WEEKLY STAFF NEWS | 04.12.2021
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
PeopleSoft Financials Upgrade
PeopleSoft gets a new homepage look on April 16, with helpful homepage tiles to access some key tools, plus a new Navigator menu. This updated navigation is the same as the new look rolled out last fall in Employee Self Service. Not to worry—your steps to create expenses and requisitions and run reports have not changed. And a bonus—this version works well on smartphones and tablets. Take a look at what’s new with PeopleSoft.
Library Curbside Service
The next Getty Library Curbside Service is April 20–22. Beginning today, April 12, you can make an appointment in Reservio, our self-scheduling reservation system, to pick up items that you requested from March 11–April 14, 2021, or to return items that you have at home. Instructions for making an appointment are in the Getty Library Curbside Service appointment information and Reservio instructions document, attached. Please note #4 and #5 in the “appointment information” section of the document have been updated. Curbside service dates and related information are also listed on the Getty Library at Home guide’s Circulation Curbside Service page.
Matching Gifts for AAPI Organizations
In light of the rise in hate crimes and harassment against AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) individuals and communities, we are adding more AAPI-led and AAPI-serving nonprofits to the list of suggested organizations eligible to receive donations through the Getty Matching Gifts program. We thank the DEAI Council for sharing this idea in response to staff suggestions. See the attached PDF for a list of organizations, and the full, updated list will be available later this week on GO. Please note the suggested organizations list is not meant to be exhaustive, and staff are encouraged to research other eligible organizations as outlined in the program policy. The Foundation’s Grants Administration division is happy to answer questions about the program anytime and can be reached at GettyMatchingGifts@getty.edu.
Changes and Reminders about Time Card Coding
As you know, there was a change in the supplemental sick pay for COVID (SCP). Also, we want to remind everyone about when it’s appropriate to use OHP (other hours paid) on their timecards. The attached is updated to reflect the change and explains what to do in certain circumstances regarding work hours and time cards.
NEWS
Los Angeles African American Historic Places Project
Getty and the City of Los Angeles have launched the Los Angeles African American Historic Places Project to identify, protect and celebrate African American heritage within the city. Over the next three years, the project will work with local communities and cultural institutions to more fully recognize and understand African American experiences in Los Angeles. Read more in this Los Angeles Times article about the initiative.
Jaynie Miller Studenmund Joins Getty Board of Trustees
Getty welcomes Jaynie Miller Studenmund to the Board. The former Chief Operating Officer for Overture Services, Ms. Studenmund’s career spans four decades of experience in management consulting, corporate executive management, and board service for public companies and non-profits.
EVENTS
Reminder: April Is Financial Literacy Month
There’s still time to register for the My Secure Advantage (MSA) budgeting webinar—It’s My Budget & I’m Sticking to It!—scheduled for Tuesday, April 13. Registration is at this link. MSA offers a variety of spring webinars. Click here for a detailed MSA webinar schedule and registration links. Plus, watch for weekly financial posts in Getty THIS WEEK, throughout April.
New Fitness Center Channels and Classes
Wellbeats is always adding new channels and classes, such as Mind-Body Renew and Strong Play. Join us for weekly Wellbeats Class Share sessions Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. See the Fitness Center's class schedule on the GO homepage for details. Contact fitnesscenter@getty.edu for more information.
Reminder: Days of Service
The Community Service Team reminds you to register for the upcoming Getty Days of Service. This year’s event will be held during the week of April 19–23. See the attached list of project descriptions, along with a link to the online registration form.
STAFF SPOTLIGHT
Getty Anniversaries This Week
25 Years
- Anna Zagorski, Communications & Dissemination, GCI
Comings and Goings: March 16-31, 2021
Arrivals
- Alexis Adkins, Institutional Archives, GRI
- Karen Herrera, Grants Administration, Foundation
- Megan Butler, Digital Content Strategy, Trust Communications
- Melissa Casas, Digital Content Strategy, Trust Communications
- Richard Hicks, Communications & Dissemination, GCI
Departures
- Nico Falke, Security Operations
- Mantas Andrijauskas, Software Engineering, Getty Digital
- Sheryl White-Turre, Security Operations
See and search past Getty THIS WEEK newsletters on GO.
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