Recent News
Talking Talent with Skye Duckett | October 23
Talking Talent is an annual “open house” for Georgia Tech Human Resources. It’s an opportunity for Skye Duckett, vice president and chief human resource officer, to address the Georgia Tech community and share talent strategy updates, organizational...
Aspiring Leaders at Georgia Tech
Workplace Learning & Professional Development is pleased to welcome another ASPIRE cohort. Launched in 2019, this signature program was developed to support Georgia Tech employees who are not currently in leadership positions but who want to learn what it takes to...
USG Board of Regents Approves 2025 USG Healthcare Plan Premiums
The Board of Regents has officially approved the 2025 healthcare plans and premiums for active employees and pre-65 retirees within the University System of Georgia (USG). In addition, the Board has sanctioned funding for the Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) for...
Employees Encouraged to Participate in Educational Assistance Programs
Eligible full-time are encouraged to apply for educational assistance through the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) and Staff Tuition Reimbursement Assistance Program (STRAP), which provide a tuition and mandatory fee waiver or reimbursement. Further information on...
Georgia Tech Human Resources Organizational Changes
Georgia Tech Human Resources recently completed the selection process for new Associate Vice President (AVP-HR) roles. All eligible leaders in GTHR had an opportunity to express their interest in the roles, and a competitive interview process was completed. Cedric...
Paid Parental Leave Expanded
Recent changes to Georgia law (HB 1010/Act 464) expand the amount of paid parental leave available to eligible state employees. Effective July 1, qualified state employees are entitled to 240 hours of paid parental leave — this is an increase from the 120 hours...
ASC Operations Return to 500 Tech Parkway
The parking lot renovation at 500 Tech Parkway is now complete. Effective Monday, July 8, the GTHR and Administrative Services Center (ASC) teams will be available to assist guests at 500 Tech Parkway. The following HR services will return: Onboarding paperwork and...
Applications Open for ASPIRE!
The ASPIRE Leadership Development Program is now accepting applications for its 2024 cohort. Designed for community members who aspire to hold people leadership positions, ASPIRE is hosted and facilitated by the Workplace Learning and Professional Development team. It...
Buzzin Back to School Supply Giveaway
Georgia Tech Human Resources (GTHR) has kicked off its 13th annual Buzzin’ Back to School event. This school supply event benefits Georgia Tech employees who need support equipping their children in grades K-12 with school supplies. Over the last 12 years, faculty and...
Transforming Staff Hiring; Procedures and Processes
Building a strong Tech community begins during the interview process when people leaders select exceptional candidates who will help drive our collective success. Supervisors and the Human Resources (HR) community will soon receive increased support with procedures...