June 13 , 2025 | VOL. 82

Welcome to Fridays with the Flock!

Join us for Human Resources information and insights to help you thrive at work and beyond.  A printable version of this newsletter is also available. Happy Friday!

Employee Appreciation Day

A THANK YOU FROM HUMAN RESOURCES!

As we celebrate Employee Appreciation Day, Human Resources would like to take a moment and express our gratitude for each and every one of you. 

Your dedication, hard work, and commitment to our university's mission make a profound difference every day. We recognize that it is YOUR passion and perseverance that drive our success and promote a vibrant community for our students and colleagues! 

Thank you for the countless hours you invest, the creativity you bring to your roles, and the support you offer one another. Your teamwork and resilience, especially in challenging times, inspire us all!  We celebrate not only your professional achievements but also the unique qualities that make Salisbury University a wonderful place to work!  

On behalf of Human Resources, we sincerely appreciate you and all that you do!  

We hope you had an amazing Employee Appreciation Day! 

Employee of the Year

Scott Garrison

Salisbury University's 2025 Employee of the Year! 

Scott exemplifies dedication and excellence in his role as Facilities Reservations Manager in Conference Services with an unwavering commitment to provide excellent service to both Faculty and Staff each and every day!  Want to hear about his level of service? Here are just a few comments made about Scott that make him our 2025 Employee of the Year... 

"He's one of the most dependable and detail-oriented people I've ever met in my professional life and he's equally passionate and considerate of the people he works with. Working with Scott makes everyone's life and job easier!" 

- Robert Chin, Office of Diversity and Inclusion

"While one thinks of facilities reservations as just "rooms" it's so much more than that; Scott has offered guidance on things such as AV/tech support, billing, and in-depth guidance on more detailed events. He will go above and beyond to alert me to anything I may have missed, and to ensure that everything goes off without a hitch!" 

 - Angela Lookabill, Office of Academic Affairs

"Oftentimes he will remember significant details about a customer’s event that they may not have even noticed or realized. His ability to remember so many different details and provide so much care and attention to his tremendous workload is to be commended.  Scott is the epitome of what qualifies as an Employee of the Month!"  

- Lesley Staffeldt, Director of Conference Services & Facilities Reservations

Teamwork Makes The Dream Work!

SU recently held an engaging two-day event in partnership with MD Connect, our dedicated provider of Workday support for six campuses within the University System of Maryland. The purpose of this conference was to strengthen the relationship between SU and the MD Connect support teams while addressing pain points and new features of Workday. Participants took part in insightful discussions that celebrated some of our achievements while identifying opportunities for further enhancements. By sharing their experiences and perspectives, the teams worked collaboratively to improve Workday's functionality, ensuring it effectively addresses the diverse needs of our campus and lays the groundwork for future innovations. This event provided a valuable opportunity for connection, learning, and growth among all involved.

PMP UPDATE

We're in the home stretch!

  With a targeted completion date set for June 30, we are right on track.  

GREAT JOB, EVERYONE!!!!  

The Team in HR held the final training session last Wednesday

 and now we're counting on you to bring us home!  

Approximately 110 employees have yet to start their review process, and we strongly encourage management to log into Workday and check the status of their teams. By staying informed, managers can better support their team members in completing their reviews.

IMPORTANT UPDATE

As of June 20, any employee who has not completed their portion of the review, will be reassigned to their direct supervisors, allowing them the opportunity to provide valuable feedback to their team members. This approach will help ensure that everyone receives the guidance and support they need to succeed in their performance evaluations. 

 Please email Director or Employee Experience Michael Taggart at

mbtaggart@salisbury.edu 

if you have any questions, concerns or comments. 

Employee Spotlight

We are excited to remind you that Human Resources has created an Employee Spotlight feature on the HR Landing Page! This initiative celebrates our amazing colleagues!

Current Job Postings

Human Resources is committed to assisting and promoting recruitment efforts for campus vacancies. We recognize that our faculty and staff are valuable recruitment tools and encourage you to forward and share these job postings with potential applicants.

Recent Postings:

Content Creator & Social Media Manager 

Security Supervisor

Head Coach - Women's Volleyball

Criminal Investigations Sergeant

Data Coordinator & Research Analyst. 

Sr.Maintenance Mechanic

Applications will be accepted via Salisbury University's Online Employment Application System. Please visit our website to view position details and apply online.  

Let's Talk Benefits 

 "In Your 20s, 30s or 40s and on FIRE? "

Work towards Financial Independence, Retire Early.

Take control of your financial future! Whether you want to retire early or gain more financial independence while continuing to work, this webinar will cover a wide range of topics tailored to the unique financial challenges facing young professionals. From budgeting and saving strategies to debt management and investing basics, MSRP will provide actionable insights to help you make informed decisions and achieve your financial goals.

June 17 at 1 pm

Walk me through the Online Enrollment Tutorial 

 Let's Enroll Together! This webinar will assist you with enrolling in a Maryland Supplemental Retirement Plan 457(b), 401(k), or 403(b). 
 A Nationwide Representative will walk you through, step by step, explaining how you can easily enroll in approximately 10 minutes.
 
You must have your 6-digit payroll code, which can be found on your paycheck, and payroll type available to enroll during the webinar.
  June 13 at 11 am
 June 13 at 1 pm

Registration Closes 2 hours Before the Webinar Begins

Look for a reminder email with a link to join the webinar one day prior to the event.
 PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ENTER AN ACCURATE EMAIL ADDRESS

Click HERE to Register for Webinars above 

(Webinars are approximately 45 minutes in length) 

Enroll with MSRP 457(b)/401(k)/403(b) today at MarylandDC.com

SU is an Equal Opportunity/AA/Title IX university and provides reasonable accommodation given sufficient notice to the University office or staff sponsoring the event or program. For more information regarding SU's policies and procedures, please visit salisbury.edu/equity.

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