Remote new employee learning plan

VCU is unlike any university you've ever seen. We are so glad you're here. As a remote employee, there are a few things you should know: 

VCU resources

• VCU Mission and History: Read this to gain a better understanding of VCU’s mission and rich history.
• VCU Facts and Rankings: Review this for facts and impressive ranking information.
• VCU State of the University Address 2022: Watch this video. Think about what stands out to you. Plan to discuss this with your manager.

Employee benefits

• Ask ALEX digital benefits decision tool: ALEX for VCU is an interactive benefits counselor for Faculty Members & University and Academic Professionals.  Access the ALEX Tool to help you make decisions on health coverage, flexible spending, retirement benefits, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• A to Z List of benefits: This is to a cumulative list of benefits-related information. 
• Enroll in benefits: Learn more about benefits enrollment.
• New Faculty benefits guide: Provides instructions and enrollment forms for Faculty. 

Training and policy review

• Employee training and VCU policies: Complete all training activities and review all policies within the timeframes outlined on this page.

HR resources

• Talent@VCU: Read more about the learning management system for VCU employees.
• Leave calculator: Employees may look at their leave balances here.
• Great Place HR Policy: Learn more about the Great Place HR project.
• Inside HR: Managers one-stop-shop for HR actions.

Successfully working remotely

• VCU telework resources: Learn about systems and software to keep you connected.
• Chair yoga: Sitting for too long? Learn how to do yoga from your desk chair.

LinkedIn Learning videos on working remotely

• Video: On-boarding as a remote employee
• Video: Expectations with your remote manager
• Video: Building rapport with remote colleagues
• Video: Successful remote meetings
• Video: Managing conflict
• Video: Succeeding as a remote employee
• Video: Building culture in your remote team

Communications

• VCU Alerts: View the latest alerts sent to the VCU community.
• HR Work, Life and Well-being blog: Read blog posts about work/life balance at VCU. Sign up to receive posts straight to your inbox by entering your email address in the "subscribe" box on the blog home page.