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Sign up for winter learning and professional development opportunities
December 8, 2025

From personalized coaching to self-paced learning, these winter offerings can help you navigate your career path with confidence and clarity heading into 2026.
Careers
New Sequoia launch date
December 8, 2025

Stanford’s new HR and Payroll system, Sequoia, will launch in July 2026. The additional time will ensure the system delivers a reliable experience for all employees.
Employee Insights
Workplace Essentials
2025 Winter Closure Checklist
December 5, 2025

Winter break presents the perfect opportunity to catch up on some rest and relaxation. Use this handy checklist to prepare for your well-deserved time away from work.
Benefits & Rewards
Workplace Essentials
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Build your community with other faculty and staff by sharing knowledge and supporting personal, cultural, and social interests.

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Stanford Celebrates You

Service to Stanford means service to our mission: Helping the world be a better place. Service milestones are recognized institutionally with the Stanford Celebrates You program, as well as within each school and unit based on local practices.

Learn about recogition for years of service

Employee Recognition

Take some time to show appreciation for your peers or your staff by sending a digital card, changing your Zoom background, or using "Thank you" Slack emojis to say thanks.

Find tools to share appreciation