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Updates from Human Resources is distributed weekly each Wednesday, with content submissions due the Friday before. Contact , Communications and Events Coordinator, with newsletter questions.


Annual Benefits Enrollment: Oct. 12-23

Annual Benefits Enrollment for benefits-eligible faculty and staff will take place Monday, Oct. 12, through Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. Beginning Oct. 12, you must enroll via Workday if you are changing benefit elections, adding or removing a dependent(s), planning to participate in a Flexible […]


The Gift of Feedback

Great workplace cultures are built on regular, intentional communication that extends beyond once-a-year appraisals. While Wake Forest implements an annual review structure for managers and employees, as well as 30-, 60-, and 90-day check-ins for new hires, such institutionalized performance discussions are the tip of […]


2026 Tailgates and Touchdowns with Staff and Faculty

Wake Forest Football kicked off its 2026 season against Akron on Sept. 3 with the annual Faculty and Staff Appreciation Tailgate, inviting employees to gather for pre-game festivities and complimentary tickets. This tailgate was hosted in partnership with Human Resources, the Office of the Provost, […]


Learn and Earn in the Forest: Launch Your Career on Campus

Each academic year, more than 2,000 students begin their professional development journeys by working on Wake Forest’s campus. With 500-plus unique roles available, student employment is a game changer, providing opportunities to gain real-world transferable skills, grow their leadership experience, build a strong network, and […]


Smart Minds, Connected Teams: Why Emotional Intelligence Matters

Wake Forest is filled with brilliant minds. Our colleagues publish articles in top journals, secure million-dollar research grants, and lead their teams with knowledge and strategy. It’s easy to feel intimidated, or simply in awe, of their brilliance. The feeling is due in part to […]


September Workshops for Wellbeing

Improve your wellbeing with upcoming workshops from Hinge Health, ElderCare Choices, and Christie RD. Free to WFU faculty and staff, these opportunities help you learn new techniques, habits, and resources that can help you feel your best. Physical Therapy Relief in Reach Discover how to […]


Partner with a Tria Health Pharmacist

Achieving personal health goals is easier with the right support. Wake Forest University partners with Tria Health to bring professional, personalized health care directly to the campus community. Plus, Tria is a fully covered, confidential benefit available through your health insurance, costing those eligible […]


Fix the Framework: SMART goals for immeasurable outcomes

By Paige Edwards-Werhan SMART goals are often treated as a universal solution — structured, clear, and reassuringly measurable. But anyone working in roles that blend creativity, strategy, and problem‑solving knows that the M in SMART, measurable, is often the hardest part. Many tasks simply don’t […]


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