Workplace Essentials
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Meet Sequoia: 5 things to expect with Stanford’s HR and Payroll system upgrade
Set to launch in early 2026, Sequoia represents an effort to modernize our workplace technology and the workflows that support it.
April 07, 2025
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Introducing Sequoia
Stanford’s modern HR & Payroll system launching in 2026
April 03, 2025
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Get benefits updates and help us understand who is part of our community
Review and update your personal information in Axess.
March 26, 2025
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Your benefits and your W-2 statement
The information in the boxes, and the codes used to report certain benefits, can be confusing. Here's what it all means.
December 20, 2024
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2024 Winter Closure Checklist
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.
December 02, 2024
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Commemorate National Disability Employment Awareness Month with these digital to-dos
Access simple tools and adhere to best practices to ensure your websites and communications are accessible to everyone.
October 09, 2024
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New resource for navigating conflicts and concerns
You now have access to a centralized resource for support, training, and reporting processes to help address concerns, conflicts, and disputes at Stanford.
October 04, 2024
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Get ready to vote
Learn about Stanford resources that can help you prepare for the November election.
September 30, 2024
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Stanford Administrative Champions honored by the 2024 Admin Awards
The popular community of practice received the Team Achiever Award for the Silicon Valley & San Francisco Bay Area Region.
June 26, 2024
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Origin story: How Stanford’s Administrative Champions turned connection into a superpower
What started as a small group improving conference room scheduling in 2018 has grown to include 1,500 staff in admin and operations roles across Stanford.
April 01, 2024
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Get up to date on new and expanded leave options
In response to California laws effective Jan. 1, 2024, Stanford introduced a new leave to support reproductive loss and increased the annual sick leave for some employees.
January 01, 2024
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Despite a recent ruling, your Stanford service may still help you qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness plan but that doesn't change the existing PSLF.
July 06, 2023
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Updates to Stanford’s family leave and bereavement policies
Two California laws effective Jan. 1, 2023, modify existing California Family Rights Act, which provides job-protected leave in many circumstances.
January 06, 2023
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Flexible Work policy updates
A message from Vice President for Human Resources Elizabeth Zacharias about changes to our implementation approach to flexible work.
February 08, 2022
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What to Expect When Your Employee is Expecting
You don't need to be an expert on leaves to support your employee and the rest of your team, effectively managing this transition.
November 03, 2020