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    <Title>2025-2026 Employee Handbook Released!</Title>
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          <div>Hi Everyone,</div>
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          <div>Great news! The refreshed Employee Handbook covering 2025-2026 has been published and is ready for you.</div>
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          <div>This is your go-to resource for understanding UMBC's policies, procedures, benefits, and expectations. We encourage everyone to take some time to familiarize themselves with the contents.</div>
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          <div>Find the 2025-2026 Handbook here: <a href="https://umbc.box.com/v/staffhandbookpdf" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://umbc.box.com/v/staffhandbookpdf</a>
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          <div>Got questions? The HRSTM team is here to help! Reach out at <a href="mailto:HRSTM@umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">HRSTM@umbc.edu</a>.</div>
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          <div>Best,</div>
          <div>Human Resources &amp; Strategic Talent Management</div>
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