Archived News
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May 2019 Human Resources Updates
Human Resources is pleased to provide updates and announce new programs and services for our Loyola University Chicago community. Please review the information below to learn more about how you can participate in the 2019 Bike to Work Challenge; support our undergraduate students by attending the upcoming Loyola night at the Cubs game; and more.
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April 2019 Human Resources Updates
Human Resources is pleased to provide updates and announce new programs and services for our Loyola University Chicago community. Please review the information below to learn more about accessing your 2018 Total Rewards Statement; about an opportunity to participate in an upcoming personal and professional development EMERGE course at the Lake Shore or Water Tower campuses; and about a helpful real estate purchasing seminar for benefits-eligible faculty and staff.
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March 2019 Human Resources Updates
Human Resources is pleased to provide updates and announce new programs and services for our Loyola community. Please review the information below to learn more about Loyola’s efforts to help local real estate buyers through the University Assisted Housing Program; a discounted gym membership via Blue Access for Members; and how you can help shape the diversity-related experience at Loyola by participating in an upcoming Listening Session.
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February 2019 Human Resources Updates
Human Resources is pleased to provide updates and announce new programs and services for our Loyola community. Please review the information below to learn more about how you can participate in the Go Move Challenge; save and earn cash rewards by utilizing a Benefits Value Advisor (BVA); and work toward accomplishing your personal and professional development goals by attending EMERGE classes at no cost to you. In addition, we invite you to provide valuable feedback related to diversity and inclusion at Loyola.
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January 2019 Human Resources Updates
Human Resources is pleased to provide updates and announce new programs and services for our Loyola community. Please review the information below to learn more about diversity listening sessions that are in progress, our upcoming MLK Celebration, opportunities to improve your health and wellness, and more.
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New Paid Parental Leave and KinderCare Discount Effective January 1, 2019
Loyola University Chicago values human life at all stages. In addition to existing programs, to better support the early stages of life for faculty and staff with growing families, Loyola is introducing two new family-friendly benefits in 2019.
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Equifax Cybersecurity Incident
Equifax is available to assist Loyola faculty and staff members who may have questions about the Equifax cybersecurity incident involving consumer information as it relates to employment and income verification services.LEARN MORE -
July 2017 – Illinois Income Tax Increase
As reported in a previous tax alert on July 7; the Illinois House of Representatives passed an income tax increase, increasing the personal income tax rate to 4.95 percent from 3.75 percent and the corporate income tax up to 7 percent from 5.25 percent. The tax rate increases are retroactive to July 1, 2017.LEARN MORE -
Chicago's Paid Sick Leave Ordinance
Chicago's City Council passes a Paid Sick Leave ordinance in order to help employees earn sick days they may use when an illness occurs or medical treatment is needed. The ordinance takes effect July 1, 2017.LEARN MORE -
Dependent Tuition Benefit Update
Interested in utilizing the Dependent Tuition Benefit? Effective July 1, 2017, faculty and staff utilizing the dependent tuition benefit will receive a 90% tuition discount, and the tuition co-pay for dependents will be 10% of full tuition. Please visit the Tuition Benefit Policy website for additional information.LEARN MORE -
Divvy Bike Discount Rates!
Ride into summer on discounted Divvy rates!!! Loyola offers discounted rates on annual Divvy bike memberships for faculty and staff. Contact Human Resources in order to receive a discount code and receive the $10 discount off of the annual $99 membership cost.LEARN MORE -
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Retirement Savings
Loyola’s partnership with Transamerica Retirement Solutions (TRS) provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in, and make elective contributions to the Defined Retirement Contribution Plan (DCRP). If you participate in the DCRP, please login to your account to review your contact information, including the Beneficiary designation. In addition, plan participants can schedule an on-campus one-on-one meeting with a TRS representative to discuss financial planning strategies. Please visit the Transamerica Scheduler website in order to schedule an appointment.LEARN MORE -
New Fitness Partnership with Equinox!
We are pleased to announce a new partnership with Equinox Fitness that features special membership pricing; the annual gym membership includes no initiation fee, reduced monthly dues and spa services, and complimentary fitness programs. LEARN MORE -
PeopleAdmin 7.6 (Employment Applicant System) is Live!
This spring, Loyola University Chicago's Human Resources Division launched a significant upgrade to the University's online talent management application, PeopleAdmin. Through this upgrade, the system changed from version 5.8 to 7.6. The platform change included a number of robust enhancements ranging from a user-friendly interface to self-service reporting.READ MORE -
Nationwide - Veterinary Pet Insurance
Interested in saving money on pet insurance? Loyola's partnership with Nationwide's veterinary pet insurance may be able to help you save hundreds of dollars in pet insurance premiums over the life of your pet. LEARN MORE
