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1TRS Loop - Jan 26, 2026

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Week of Jan. 26, 2026

Keep the New Year momentum by reinforcing habits in February. Explore February’s Learning Oppor tunities, including our 30x3 Series: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

Brian at Bat steps up to the plate! This new executive vid eo series is designed to keep our whole team in the same ballpark. This episode brings the heart of our work home with a Mission Moment that reminds us why we play the game. He rounds the bases with updates that keep us aligned and energized for what’s ahead. Brian at Bat is coming your way every month to keep us connected and ready for the next big inning.

Pop quiz: Is your training really overdue – or is an email just testing you? You can skip the click and head to Cornerstone directly to see what’s actually assigned. If your Outlook messages feel suspicious, tap Report Phishing to get the IT experts on the case. Visit Information Security’s Phishing Page for this

month’s red‑flag rundown, and congratulations to Stephen Kim in RPM Risk Management for reporting in under a minute!

Huge kudos to TRS’ Budget Team in Finance for receiving the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Offi cers Association! It’s a significant achievement that reflects meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting. Check out the FY26 Administrative Operating Budget Report yourself to see why.

Get the most out of meetings. Use this prompt to summarize key decisions AND assign action items. Try this sample prompt from within a meeting chat. Click the Copilot icon and type in: Summarize the key decisions from this meeting and list action items with owners and deadlines.

For more info about using Copilot in your area reach out to your AI Champion

We’re gearing up for the March 2026 go-live of PBT — Annuity Payroll, Bene fit Adjustment, and Tax

Reporting. Training is available for all impacted users. Explore more details on the PBT page.

Did you know that Remembrance Day, honored on Jan. 27, is a day to remember victims of the Holo caust? It is an everlasting memorial to help prevent similar acts in the future. Learn more here.

Max Your Taxes! Eligible employees can take advantage of a new federal tax deduction for qualified overtime under the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act, available for tax years 2025–2028. Visit the Payroll page to find links to resources that will help determine whether you qualify, and to learn how to identify eligible overtime.