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Northwestern employs professionals who want to make a difference and contribute to one of the world’s premier research and teaching universities. HR helps faculty and staff do their best work through comprehensive benefits and professional support.
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We offer programs, services and consultation to help you navigate life's challenges and opportunities.
Working with students to build community and find their passions has helped me find my passion as well. Northwestern admissions recruits some of the brightest minds in the world and working with them has been the highlight of my career.”
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News & Announcements
Announcing the Jean E. Shedd University Citizenship Award
Northwestern has created the Jean E. Shedd University Citizenship Award in honor of Jean Shedd, who retired last year. Nominations are due Friday, April 12.
myHR Enhancements
The Office of Human Resources, in partnership with Northwestern Information Technology, has upgraded myHR with new enhancements to improve the user experience.
Diversity and Inclusion in Hiring
Successful diversity initiatives do a great job at managing differences and creating an environment where an assortment of differences are celebrated and championed as opposed to being tolerated. Our approach to hiring should be no different.
New! Wellness Grants for Physical, Emotional or Financial Wellness
Through YourLife wellness grants, faculty and staff may apply for funding for wellness activities, events and/or space.
Calendar
Mindfulness Meditation: Guided Meditation
April 30, 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Abbott Hall, 710 N. Lake Shore Drive
New Employee Orientation Part 1: Benefits Session
May 1, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Wieboldt Hall South Entrance, 340 E Superior St
Mindfulness Meditation: Artistic Meditation
May 7, 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Abbott Hall, 710 N. Lake Shore Drive