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PeopleSoft Tips and Tricks Newsletter - December 2016

December 15, 2016 | Posted in: State Employee, Agency

Helpful information about items on the PeopleSoft Employee Hub.

December 2016 PeopleSoft Tips and Tricks

Snow Shoveling, Black Ice, and Backover Injuries Safety News

December 1, 2016 | Posted in: State Employee

Please take a few moments to read the following information from the National Safety Council on winter weather related safety issues.

• Snow Shoveling and Blowing
• Cold Hard Facts About Black Ice (3MB)
• Backover Injuries: Always Know the Back-up Plan (3MB)

Carbon Monoxide, The Silent Killer

November 14, 2016 | Posted in: State Employee

Carbon monoxide is sometimes called the "silent killer". Please read this 5-minute safety talk from the National Safety Council about how you can fight this invisible killer.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Poses Safety Risk

October 17, 2016 | Posted in: State Employee, Agency

There has been news reports about Samsung Galaxy Note 7 devices overheating, melting, and even catching on fire.  Samsung has now issued a full recall in cooperation with the US Consumer Product and Safety Commission (CPSC); is offering refunds, exchanges, and other incentives; and has discontinued manufacturing and distribution of the Galaxy Note 7. 

Samsung recommends that consumers with a Galaxy Note 7 power it down immediately and contact their carrier or retail outlet where they purchased the device. 

Using PeopleSoft on Windows 10 and the recommended browser

October 17, 2016 | Posted in: State Employee, Agency

The recommended browser for use with PeopleSoft and Windows 10 is Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.  Make sure the most recent version is installed.  Here's how to update Google Chrome.  Microsoft Edge can be updated through Windows Updates.  Contact your agency’s IT staff for assistance.