human resources

In addition to previously scheduled holidays, Case Western Reserve University will be closed Monday, Dec. 23, Thursday Dec. 26 through Friday Dec. 27, and Monday Dec. 30, for winter recess. Affected staff will be paid as though they worked those days. This effort is part of a broader employee…

Case Western Reserve University administrative offices will close at 3 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 27, as part of our Appreciative Time Off Policy’s holiday early dismissal for staff members. Please note the following: All administrative offices must maintain coverage until 3 p.m.…

The 2025 Benelect open enrollment period runs from Nov. 4–27. The 2025 Benelect Open Enrollment materials, including the 2025 Benelect Guide, are now available online by visiting Annual Benefits Events and choosing the Open Enrollment tab. On the website, the Benefits and Wellness Fair tab shows…

Benefits Open Enrollment for 2025 will take place Nov. 4–27 at Case Western Reserve University. To kick-off this event, Human Resources will host its annual Benefits & Wellness Fair Nov. 4–8, with both in-person and virtual opportunities to learn about benefits options. Faculty and staff…

Beginning Sept. 30, 2024, the university will have a new option for retirement plans: self-directed brokerage accounts. This option allows plan participants to buy and sell investments outside of the plans’ core investment options through a self-directed brokerage account within the plan. Available…

Working fully remote from another state is generally not permitted at Case Western Reserve University. Working part- or full-time outside Ohio can raise significant tax and regulatory issues depending on the state in which an employee lives when working off-campus. However, employing an…

Professional Development Center (PDC) training workshops are back. Case Western Reserve University staff and faculty are invited to participate in more than 40 sessions this fall. Topics covered will include emotional intelligence, conflict management, HR policies and more. These training…

In the world of higher education, it’s exhilarating to land a supervisory role, become a departmental chair or even submit a tenure package. But then? Many staff and faculty members aren’t sure where to turn. That’s where Neelam Chand steps in. For more than 25 years, Chand has grown and applied…

Case Western Reserve University employees are invited to the annual Party on the Quad at Freiberger Field Wednesday, July 17, from 1 to 4 p.m. Due to inclement weather, the event will be held in Thwing Center. Gather for complimentary summer food classics and chilled desserts from Bon Appétit…

President Eric W. Kaler is pleased to announce that effective today, Monday, July 1, the Case Western Reserve University minimum wage will increase from $15 to $16 per hour for covered university employees. By comparison, the Ohio minimum wage is $10.45/hour, and the federal minimum wage is…