The CIRES Professional Development Plan is intended to encourage and support CIRES researchers and administrators to participate in educational activities that enhance professional development.  These activities should be non-technical in nature, with a goal of accessing trainings and informational meetings that enhance professional development.   During the first year of this program, we will prioritize requests… Read More


CIRES HR has developed Guidance for Supervisors that includes specific recommendations and resources on how to be a successful Supervisor here at CIRES. These are now available on insideCIRES. We hope that you will find value in these resources and we invite you to reach out to us with any questions or concerns at cireshr@colorado.edu.… Read More


LinkedIn Learning is now available to all CU employees at my.cu.edu.  LinkedIn Learning offers thousands of videos, courses and practice exercises to help you develop skills throughout your career.  Additional details and login instructions can be found here.… Read More


Do you ever sit on a hiring committee or have input into hiring decisions? Please join CU Diversity and Inclusion Search and Hire specialists for a special 90 minute workshop 10/18 at 10a, DSRC Room GC402. Today, geosciences are the least diverse of all the STEM disciplines. Get resources and help to improve the diversity of… Read More


Merit increases for eligible employees will be effective October 1 and be reflected in your October 31 pay. Before the end of October, you will be notified by email of your merit increase.  This information will go out as soon as CU central HR has approved the increases. Thank you for all your efforts in… Read More


The new CIRES remote work policy sent out in July is posted on InsideCIRES; these forms must now be signed by the CIRES Director. If you have an existing telework agreement or are applying for a new one, please download the form, fill it out, and send it to CIRES HR by September 30. This policy is an… Read More


CIRES HR has been fielding many questions about the Annual Leave Certification process, which must be completed by August 26, so we compiled information for everyone. Let us know if you have further questions; please email ciresleave@colorado.edu.   Background: Per Regent Policy, 12-month faculty and university staff are required to annually confirm their leave accruals, and supervisors… Read More


CIRES HR would like to ensure you are aware of the campus resources available to you for mental health and counseling services:  ·        Faculty Staff Assistance Program:  This program affords CU employees six free counseling sessions with on-campus therapists.  All meetings are confidential and their services are located on east campus (ARC building – Marine Street). ·        The… Read More


For CIRES employees working at a federal location: CIRES leadership worked with the University of Colorado Boulder Department of Human Resources and decided to apply Governor Hickenlooper’s additional day of leave to December 5.  To properly document this on your timesheet, please enter “Administrative Leave” for December 5, 2018. Contact CIRES HR with any questions.… Read More