January 9, 2019

A monthly update to enhance your Stanford employee experience

The 2018 rewind: A year in review

We looked back at the dozens of features from 2018 and found the most popular articles in the Cardinal at Work Insider last year were related to benefits, time off and our changing workplace. How does this list reflect what's on your mind for 2019?

View the top stories

campus update

Affordability assessment begins January 28

The Affordability Task Force is leading one of our long-range vision initiatives to gather data about regional affordability challenges, including housing, child and family care, transportation and benefits. The task force is conducting an assessment beginning Jan. 28 that asks you to reflect on a variety of plans and programs, both existing and being investigated, that would help you manage affordability issues. The assessment is will be sent to faculty, staff, graduate students and postdoctoral scholars via email. Watch for information and plan to share your input as recommendations are developed.
Stay informed about Our Vision initiatives »

benefits & Rewards

Your benefits and your W-2 statement

At this time of year, many questions emerge about the intersection of benefits and taxes as employees review their IRS Form W-2. Ahead of the distribution of your W-2, we explore how benefits are reported and when they might be taxable.
View our interactive W-2 form »

MORE WORKPLACE NEWS

NBC Universal awards University HR staffer $25,000 in unique contest

Cardinal at Work, Dec. 14 »

More help available through the Services & Support portal

UIT Newsroom, Dec. 13 »

IT Unconference draws lively in-person and remote crowd

UIT Newsroom, Dec. 12 »

Engage

Connecting employees on campus and online

Cardinal at Work Cares donates more than 3,700
care packs, hundreds give and volunteer

Our third annual university-wide employee donation drive for personal care items took place last November, with great success. Employees volunteered at three assembly parties in December to sort and package the donated items for local CityTeam homeless shelters, families at the Stanford Ronald McDonald House, and those impacted by recent California wildfires. Thank you to the Stanford community!

View photo gallery »

Events & Deadlines

View more employee events and deadlines on the Cardinal at Work calendar »

January 15: Electronic & Mailed Delivery of IRS Form W-2

If you opt in for electronic delivery of your 2018 W-2 tax form, it will be available in Axess by Tuesday, Jan. 15. If you consented previously, the “Your Current Status” field will say “Consent Received” and no further action is required. If you don’t opt in, you will receive your form by mail by Jan. 31.
View the W-2 distribution schedule »

January 23: Protection of Minors Live Scan Event

If you need a Live Scan background check to comply with Stanford's Policy for Protection of Minors, come to the campus Live Scan event. There is no cost to you or your department.
Find out where to go and what to bring »

January 24: Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.

The Black Staff Alliance is sponsoring the annual MLK Celebration Luncheon at the Old Union Student Clubhouse. This event is informal, open to employees and co-sponsored by the Office of Diversity & Access and University Human Resources.
Join us in celebrating Dr. King’s legacy of service for the public good »

Stanford Sweeteners

Stanford has an enterprise-wide membership to Gartner (formerly CEB) that enables Stanford employees to log in and use resources at no charge. Resources include research findings, templates, tools, webinars and more on hundreds of topics. Available modules focus on human resources, IT and marketing and communications.
Gain access today »

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