A message from Wake Forest’s Professional Development Center team. The PDC welcomes its newest member, Paige Edwards-Werhan, Assistant Director of Learning & Development. Read on to hear her thought leadership on an important topic: trust. In every workplace—especially at Wake Forest, where we are motivated […]
Categories: Human Resources, University Announcements
The end of the semester brings many reasons to celebrate, including the annual Retiree Luncheon, a cherished tradition to honor faculty and staff members retiring from the University. This year, the event was held on May 14 in partnership with Human Resources, the Office of […]
Categories: Awards & Recognition, Human Resources, University Announcements
A message from Wake Forest’s Professional Development Center team The biggest psychological and emotional shift any of us make in our professional lives is the one from being an individual contributor who does great work, to a leader who must manage, direct, and lead others. And when […]
Categories: Human Resources, Personal & Career Development
Effective June 21, 2025, the Wake Forest minimum wage will increase from $15 to $17.50 per hour for regular and fixed-term part- and full-time Wake Forest staff. This recommendation was included in the FY26 budget, which was approved by the Board of Trustees. This increase […]
Categories: Human Resources, University Announcements
May is Mental / Behavioral Health Awareness Month, which is a great opportunity for Wake Foresters to focus on their wellbeing and get the care they deserve. This month, Human Resources is featuring behavioral health benefits open to faculty, staff, and their family members. “We […]
Categories: Happening at Wake, Human Resources, University Announcements, Wellbeing
A message sent on behalf of Mark Petersen, senior vice president for University Advancement Maria Henson (’82), longtime editor of Wake Forest Magazine, will retire this July after 15 remarkable years at the helm, during which she led her team to more than 30 awards for […]
Categories: Human Resources, University Announcements
Updated May 7, 2025 A message from the Wake Forest Staff Advisory Council The annual Staff Appreciation Picnic will be held on Friday, May 9, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the McCreary Tower of Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium (4th floor). The picnic, hosted by the Staff Advisory […]
Categories: Community Impact, Happening at Wake, Human Resources, University Announcements
A message from Wake Forest’s Professional Development Center team It seems that so many of us have talked about our resilience lately. For some, it’s being tested. For others it’s needing more of it. Many of us feel we need to be resilient due to […]
Categories: Happening at Wake, Human Resources, Personal & Career Development, Wellbeing
Former staff member Henrianne “Henny” Wakefield, passed away on Wednesday, February 12. Henny served as coordinator for IRB Administration and completed six years of service before retiring from the University in 2008. The Wake Forest community extends our condolences to Henny’s family and friends. An […]
Categories: Human Resources, University Announcements
Faculty, staff, and their family members who are enrolled in the University medical plan now have access to a host of behavioral health support programs and a library of resources, accessible through the new Behavioral Health Hub. The plan includes both in-person and virtual support for: […]
Categories: Human Resources, University Announcements