{"id":58223,"date":"2017-03-13T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-03-13T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/2017\/03\/13\/changes-coming-for-evs-services\/"},"modified":"2017-03-13T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2017-03-13T05:00:00","slug":"changes-coming-for-evs-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/2017\/03\/13\/changes-coming-for-evs-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Changes coming for EVS services"},"content":{"rendered":"

UNMC employees soon will see changes in Environmental Services.<\/p>\n

In an attempt to streamline EVS services in light of current budget concerns, all employees will soon be asked to take their trash and recyclables to a main waste and recycling receptacle, one of which will be located on every floor. The change, which is estimated to save $747,000 annually, will be phased in beginning on April 3.<\/p>\n

At that time, EVS employees will not be emptying individual wastebaskets and recycling bins in every cubicle and office anymore. <\/p>\n

No EVS employees will lose their jobs as a result of these changes, which will help address the budget reduction and sustainability options. UNMC EVS staff will have multiple opportunities to transition into other EVS open positions at UNMC, Nebraska Medicine, Nebraska Orthopedic Hospital and Bellevue Medical Center, as well as EVS positions for the food service and new buildings that will be opening soon such as the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.<\/p>\n

“Reducing costs is of primary importance as UNMC contends with the budget challenges facing the university system and the state,” said Deb Thomas, vice chancellor for business and finance. “By helping to implement this new initiative, members of the UNMC community ultimately will be saving jobs by helping us reduce costs throughout the enterprise.” <\/p>\n

The new changes will include:<\/p>\n