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Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually from September 15 – October 15. The 2024 theme for Hispanic Heritage Month is “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together.” The observance of National Hispanic Heritage Week was proclaimed by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968. It…

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Fall 2024 Queer Lunch Series for Faculty and Staff

HR News Fall 2024 Queer Lunch Series for Faculty and Staff  It is with Pride that we announce the Fall 2024 Queer Lunch Series! This semester we’ll be providing a mixture of in-person and virtual opportunities to connect. The Queer Lunch Series (QLS) aims to bring together queer-identifying faculty and staff…

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Leadership Opportunity in the Working Fathers Employee Resource Group 

HR News Leadership Opportunity in the Working Fathers Employee Resource Group Are you a dedicated father who values work-life balance and supports a thriving workplace culture? Would you like to meet other fathers and have an opportunity to network and share parenthood challenges? We are excited to announce a leadership…

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Implementing Chosen Names in MicroStrategy HR Reports

HR News MicroStrategy HR Reports: Chosen Name Updates In compliance with University Policy 1143-Chosen Name and Pronouns Policy, MicroStrategy HR Reports are being updated to reflect an employee’s Chosen Name rather than Legal Name. The implementation of this policy can be tracked on the Registrar’s Chosen Name Display and Uses…

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New Employee Resource Group for Hybrid/Remote Employees

HR News Join Us for the First Mason Throughout the Nation (MTN) Gathering 🗓️  Thursday, July 18 from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. 📍  Zoom We’re excited to announce the launch of Mason Throughout the Nation (MTN), a new Employee Resource Group for hybrid and remote faculty and staff at…

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New Employee Resource Group: Black Women of Mason!

HR News New Employee Resource Group: Black Women of Mason! Human Resources is excited to announce the newest Employee Resource Group (ERG) here at Mason: The Black Women of Mason!  The group has been informally meeting since Fall 2023 and has chosen to become an ERG in hopes of expanding…

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Black Male Faculty and Staff Employee Resource Group Retreat 

HR News Black Male Faculty and Staff Employee Resource Group Retreat  The Black Male Faculty and Staff Employee Resource Group’s mission is to promote a sense of community among its members, improve their quality of life, and offer an atmosphere of cultural and social networking among its members. This group…

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Religious Holidays and Inclusive Scheduling

HR News Religious Holidays and Inclusive Scheduling As part of Mason’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please be sure to consult University Life’s Religious Holiday Calendar when scheduling important activities. Please use this resource to avoid scheduling events, meetings, or major deadlines on religious holidays observed by individuals across our campuses.…

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Disability Advertising and Recruitment Resources

Disability Advertising and Recruitment Resources The Talent Acquisition Portal (TAP) is an online job bank sponsored by the Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation and the National Employment Team in partnership with disABLEDperson, Inc. TAP connects jobseekers with disabilities served by Vocational Rehabilitation, Veterans Administration, Employment Networks, and other…

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Why Does George Mason University Collect Demographic Data?

Why Does George Mason University Collect Demographic Data? And how can you update it if you have changes? Mason is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other…

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