Newark Human Resources

Open Enrollment Benefits and Wellnes Fair 2025
2025-10-15 10:00 - 15:00 UTC
OCTOBER IS OPEN ENROLLMENT MONTH
This is the time to review your current medical, prescription, dental, or pre-tax flexible spending account choices and plan for the upcoming year. Any adjustments or changes to your benefit elections must be made by October 31, 2025, and will take effect in January 2026.
Each year, our campus brings together participating benefits providers in one place, allowing employees to meet them face-to-face and learn about new initiatives and programs their respective organizations offer. This is your opportunity to consult with financial investment carriers, health insurance providers, and visit with local community partners.

True Colors
2025-10-24 10:00 - 12:00 | 45 Bleeker St. Newark, NJ 07102, 45 Bleeker St, Newark, NJ, 07102, United States
Valuing Differences and Creating Unity.
True Colors differentiate the four central primary types of personality. It provides individuals with effective tools for relationship-building and enhances interpersonal skills that are applicable in the workplace and personal interactions.
Available to all RU-N employees.
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New Employee Orientation
2025-10-27 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-10 09:00 - 15:00 | SPAA Room 203, 111 Washington St., Newark, NJ, 07102
Welcome to Rutgers University-Newark!
Attend the New Employee Orientation (NEO) and learn more about Rutgers University, The State University of New Jersey, its history, mission, and vision.
Learn about the comprehensive NJ State Health Benefits Programs (SHBP) available for eligible employees and the various benefit programs the University offers.
You will also get to Discover RU-N from the scheduled Walking Tour of the campus!
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We look forward to meeting you!

Managing Crucial Conversations
2025-11-14 10:00 - 12:00 | 45 Bleeker St. Newark, NJ 07102, 45 Bleeker St, Newark, NJ, 07102, United States
Leverage skills for effective conversations when faced with conflict or challenging situations.
Learn practical applications using various models for self-awareness and how to distinguish the difference between Dialogue, Discussion, and Debate.
Master the techniques to reach a “safe” space when conversations turn to conflicts.
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New Employee Orientation
2025-12-08 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-12 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-26 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-09 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-23 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-09 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-23 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-06 09:00 - 15:00 and 3 more dates | SPAA Room 203, 111 Washington St., Newark, NJ, 07102
Welcome to Rutgers University-Newark!
Attend the New Employee Orientation (NEO) and learn more about Rutgers University, The State University of New Jersey, its history, mission, and vision.
Get information about the comprehensive NJ State Health Benefits Programs (SHBP) available for eligible employees and the various benefit programs offered by the university.
You will also have opportunities to meet colleagues representing the different units on campus and Discover RU-N at the scheduled Walking Tour of the campus!
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We look forward to meeting you!

True Colors
2026-02-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-12 10:00 - 12:00 | 45 Bleeker St. Newark, NJ 07102, 45 Bleeker St, Newark, NJ, 07102, United States
True Colors differentiate the four central primary personality types: ORANGE, GOLD, GREEN, and BLUE.
These colors represent behavioral characteristics and preferences associated with their differing strengths, stresses, values, and joys. Understanding the spectrum of colors from brightest to the least, and recognizing individual differences, is an effective tool for relationship-building and promotes mindful interactions that are applicable in the workplace and personal interactions.
Valuing Differences and Creating Unity.
Available to all RU-N employees.
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Handling Crucial Conversations
2026-03-11 10:00 - 12:00 | 45 Bleeker St. Newark, NJ 07102, 45 Bleeker St, Newark, NJ, 07102, United States

DISCover Your Communication Style
2026-04-29 10:00 - 12:00 | 45 Bleeker St. Newark, NJ 07102, 45 Bleeker St, Newark, NJ, 07102, United States
DISC refers to the four core sets of observable behavior patterns and styles.

Dominant
Steady
Influence
Conscientious

Each style denotes a specific focus on personal energy and motivation. It gives valuable information on an individual’s natural or adaptive preference for communication.
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New Employee Orientation
2026-05-18 09:00 - 15:00

New Employee Orientation
2026-06-08 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-22 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-13 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-27 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-10 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-24 09:00 - 15:00 | 45 Bleeker St. Newark, NJ 07102, 45 Bleeker St, Newark, NJ, 07102, United States

StrengthsQuest
2026-06-09 10:00 - 12:30 | PRCC Bergen Room
Being your best self means playing ot your strengths at work and everywhere else. Discover your strengths and learn how to use them to thrive. The CliftonStrengths assessment lets you uncover the 4 domains of unique 34 themes that explain the elements of human behavior.
Identify your TOP 5 Signature themes that reflect and describe what you naturally do best. This is an opportunity to explore ways to maximize your strengths.
Open to all RU-N employees. Space is limited!

New Acadamic Year Employee Benefits Orientation
2026-08-31 09:00 - 13:00 | VIRTUAL
Welcome to Rutgers University-Newark!
Learn about the benefits available to all eligible Academic Year (Faculty/TA/GA) employees of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. The presentation will share links to resources that assist new employees with enrolling and participating in the State Health Benefits Programs (SHBP).
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The link to join virtually will be shared with all registered attendees.
We look forward to meeting you!

New Academic Year Employee Benefits Orientation
2026-09-01 09:00 - 15:00 | VIRTUAL
