Learn more about the outstanding benefits, programs, and resources available to Simmons employees and their families.
Our Employee Handbook also summarizes general information that is important in your work at Simmons University.
Employee Support due to COVID-19
Simmons is dedicated to supporting employees during this unprecedented time. We will continue to provide updates on benefits, wellness initiatives, remote-work support and much more.
COVID-19 Related Employee Resources
COVID supplement to the Employee Handbook
Fall 2021 Return to Simmons
Remote Work
We are pleased to announce the new Remote Work Request process for employees now available in Workday. First, a proposal must be sent to your manager for review. Next, an agreement will go to your manager and Vice President or Dean for review. Both direct and indirect managers are able to view completed agreements using the “Approved Remote Work Agreements report” in their “My Team” worklet. Please use this guide for reference and reach out to [email protected] with questions.
Remote Work Policy
Remote Work Policy FAQs
Wellbeing at Simmons
Simmons University is committed to the health and happiness of our faculty and staff. To demonstrate this commitment, our Wellbeing at Simmons initiative will serve as the core of our overall benefits strategy. Wellbeing at Simmons focuses on five distinct areas for wellbeing: Career, Community, Financial, Physical, and Social and aims to give employees access to the tools and resources they need to feel happy, healthy, and fulfilled at every stage of their career.
Wellbeing at Simmons
Explore Your Benefits
Whether you’re a current, new or prospective employee, we encourage you to learn more about our benefits program and resources.
Additional Benefits Worth Knowing About
Disability Accommodation and ADA
Family Medical Leave
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Time off
Wellness
Retirement
Financial Management
Locate tools for managing vendor payments, budget & planning, and more.
Budget planning process and timeline
Purchasing
Register a new vendor
Submit an expense report
Commitment to Inclusivity
Fostering a diverse, welcoming, and inclusive community.
Organizational Culture, Inclusion & Equity (OCIE)
Title IX and Sexual Harassment Policy
Accessibility Services
Leaving Simmons
As employees leave the University,Human Resources is interested in learning why employees decide to leave the college. Employees have the opportunity to speak with HR representatives as well as participate in an exit interview process. Please contact HR at x2084 for an Exit Interview and refer to the Manager Checklist for Departing Faculty and Staff for some helpful reminders to ensure a smooth transition.
Please click on the link below to find out more about what happens to benefits when you leave the University: