Inaugural Kudos Cart Presented to Student Innovation Center

The inaugural Cyclones Kudos Cart was presented to the staff of the Student Innovation Center for their extensive assistance to the P&S Council in their transition to holding hybrid P&S committee and council meetings at the SICTR this fiscal year. The Kudos Cart is a new team-to-team recognition program created by University Human Resources. 

ISU Earns Healthiest State Initiative Award

Iowa State received the Healthiest State Award at the 2025 Healthiest State Initiative Annual Awards on April 16, taking home the top honor in the large workplace category. Workplaces, individuals, youth, schools, early care sites, and health care providers were recognized for their efforts to improve the physical, social, and mental well-being of Iowans.

ISU Earns Second Straight Bell Seal Award for Workplace Mental Health

For the second year in a row, Iowa State University has been awarded a Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health by Mental Health America (MHA). The Bell Seal is a first-of-its-kind workplace mental health certification recognizing employers striving to create mentally healthy workplaces for their employees. 

Enhancements to TIAA Retirement Plans

As part of ISU’s ongoing commitment to ensuring that our retirement plans remain financially strong and continue to serve our employees’ interests, we are excited to announce upcoming enhancements to our TIAA retirement plans. 

New Benefits Offering: Everyday Consumer Marketplace

A new voluntary lifestyle benefits program offered by AON launched at Iowa State University in March, giving ISU employees access to thousands of exclusive discounts on big-name and local brands and services. 

Best Place for Working Parents

Iowa State University has again received a “Best Place for Working Parents” designation in recognition of the university’s commitment to supporting parents through family-friendly policies and practices. This marks the third consecutive year that ISU has earned the honor. Check out the full array of parenting resources available on our Child Care and Family Services webpage.

ISU WellBeing Annual Report Available

ISU WellBeing is pleased to present our 2023-24 Annual Report. We invite you to take a look at this seven-page report to learn more about the opportunities, outcomes, and impacts we had on ISU's people and culture during the last year. ISU WellBeing continues to advance ISU's culture as a great place to work and learn; a campus where every person may bring their best self to work and life! 

UHR Business Hours

Starting on Monday, May 19, University Human Resources' regular summer office hours take effect from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. These remain in-effect through Friday, August 15.

The UHR Service Center team is available to assist with general HR questions, such as employee onboarding (Form I-9), benefits, Workday, and payroll sign-up. Please contact us if you need any HR support.

Email: hrshelp@iastate.edu
Phone: (515) 294-4800
In-Person: 3810 Beardshear Hall

You may also check out the HR Portal for a variety of self-service HR topics, available anytime. We look forward to serving you!

Feedback on UHR

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