Category: Occupational Wellness

Occupational wellness is the ability to get personal fulfillment from our jobs or our chosen career fields while still maintaining balance in our lives. Our desire to contribute in our careers to make positive impact on the organization we work in and to society as a whole.

Lunch and Learn: Healthy Potluck

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What: Wellness Lunch and Learn
Gear up for a productive Fall semester by joining the Wellness Committee for a Healthy Potluck!
When: Wednesday, August 21, 2013
12 – 1 p.m.

  • Set-up available at 12 p.m.
  • Eating will begin at 12:10 p.m.
Where: University Union, Phoenix B
Show off your own personal favorite recipe(s) and shop around for new, healthy inspirations for your own menu! Please feel free to sign-up a menu item and/or to send us a copy of your recipe for us to print and give off to your fans! Please let us know if you need any outlets for your dish or any other special requests. Email Chrisanna at collettc@uwgb.edu.
** Silverware, plates, napkins, cups and water will be provided.

All-Employee Professional Development/Training

You are invited to attend the 2013 Fall All-Employee Professional Development/Training Series! Come to learn about programs on campus you may not be aware of, discover helpful tips and resources available to you, and become knowledgeable about important campus policies and best practices. You are welcome to attend one, some, or all of the sessions. Please RSVP to Human Resources at hr@uwgb.edu by Thursday, September 5th and indicate which session(s) you will be attending. These sessions will take place in Phoenix Room B of the University Union. There is no cost to your department for you to attend.
Please see the brochure for further information about each of the following sessions:

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
Library Resources
Time: 9:00 – 9:45 a.m.
Presenters: Deb Anderson and Emily Rogers, Library
WISDM
Time: 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
Presenter: SuAnn Detampel, Controller’s Office
Guide to FMLA/WFMLA
Time: 1:00 – 1:45 p.m.
Presenter: Melissa Pufall, Human Resources

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2013
Space, History, PreCollege and the Phuture: How to Get Involved!
Time: 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Presenters: Stephanie Cataldo Pabich, Phuture Phoenix, Tori Nelson, Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium, Deb Anderson, National History Day, and Michael Casbourne, TRiO and PreCollege
Doing It All
Time: 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
Presenter: Dr. Regan Gurung, Human Development and Psychology
Travel Reimbursement Policies
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Presenters: SuAnn Detampel and Cheryl Pieper, Controller’s Office
Gain Time and Efficiencies with Microsoft Excel
Time: 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Presenter: Pat Theyerl, Computing and Information Technology

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2013
Information Services
Time: 9:00 – 9:30 a.m.
Presenters: Josh Goldman, Computing and Information Technology, Bill Hubbard and Mike Schmitt, Academic Technology Services
Keeping Children Safe – Executive Order #54
Time: 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Presenters: Tom Kujawa, Public Safety and Jolene Truckenbrod, Human Resources
Purchasing Procedures and Contracts—Dangers of Signing
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Presenters: Christopher Paquet, Risk Management
Marie Helmke, Purchasing
Benefits Changes and Updates for 2014
Time: 1:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Presenters: Kimberly Danielson, Sue Miller, and Melissa Pufall, Human Resources
Information Security
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Presenter: David Kieper, Computing and Information Technology

 

 

Wellness Lunch and Learn: Fit While You Sit

The UW-Green Bay Wellness Committee Presents:
What: Wellness Lunch and Learn
Fit While You Sit
When: Tuesday, July 16, 2013  (feel free to bring your lunch!)
Session 1: 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.�
Session 2: 12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Where: University Union
1965 Room
Dr. Bill Binsfeld from Cornerstone Chiropractic will present information and practical tips to staying fit while sitting at your desk.
Visit the Wellness Committee website for information on other wellness topics, newsletters, and upcoming events!

 

NEW Office Support Exam and RE-TEST REQUIREMENT

Due to the postponement of the new University Personnel Structure(UPS), UW-System will use the Office of State Employment Relations (OSER) recruitment policies and procedures for all classified vacancies that occur in the next two years until UPS is implemented.  As part of this, all Office Support Positions must be certified from a central register housed by OSER. OSER has recently revised the Office Support Exam for all classification titles listed in the attached document. The first administration of this new exam will be on August 10, 2013.

Please note the following implications of this new Office Support Exam:

  • All previous exam scores will expire upon creation of the new Office Support exam register which is anticipated to be available for use in September.
  •  All applicants who have taken the Office Support exam in the last year must RE-TEST beginning in August 2013. Even if you have taken the exam as recently as June 2013, you must RE-TEST to continue to be considered for Office Support positions.

The Wisc.Jobs Home page will display a banner about the new exam and the Monthly State Exams page will be updated on July 19th with pre-registration information for the August 10, 2013 Multiple Choice Exams. This will also include information about the office support RE-TEST requirement.

Thank you for your interest in employment with the State of Wisconsin. Please help us spread the word about this re-test requirement and forward this information on to anyone you know that may be interested in an Office Support Position.

If you have any questions, please contact Christine Olson, olsonch@uwgb.edu or (920) 465-2846.

Fit Friendly Worksite: Gold Level Recipient

UW-Green Bay is committed to providing physical activity and wellness opportunities for our employees. We are proud to announce that UW-Green Bay has been recognized as a 2013 gold Level Recipient of the American Heart Association’s Fit-Friendly Worksites Recognition program. The Fit-Friendly Worksites Program is a catalyst for positive change. Worksites throughout the nation can be part of the initiative making the health and wellness of their employees a priority. For more information on the Fit-Friendly Worksites initiative, or to find out what you can do to incorporate more physical activity into your day, check out the wellness website at http://www.uwgb.edu/hr/benefits wellness/index.html.

We are extremely honored and excited to be recognized by the American Heart Association’s My Heart. My Life. initiative as a Gold Level Fit-Friendly Worksite. Physical activity and employee wellness are very important priorities here at UW-Green Bay and we encourage all of our employees to live healthy lifestyles and be active.

Long Term Care Insurance

 

Important Insurance Protection for State and University of Wisconsin Employees,
Annuitants and their Family Members is now available

Simply click here to request an information packet

United of Omaha Life Insurance Company is now offering two plans; CASH-First and Assured Solutions Gold policies to eligible State and University of Wisconsin Employees, Annuitants, and their family members. These voluntary purchase long-term care insurance policies are offered at a group-discounted premium.

Long-term care insurance is designed to help protect against the high costs of long-term care if you or a family member can no longer perform activities of daily living without the need of assistance. Medicare and most health insurance will not pay for these services. For many, long-term care insurance is an important part of planning for their long-term financial security. Please consider whether the CASH-First or Assured Solutions Gold policies are right for you and/or your parents. (Spouse, domestic partner, parents and in-laws are all eligible to apply, even if you don’t).

The CASH-First and Assured Solutions Gold policies offer additional built-in benefits that include:

  • If, prior to age 65, you sustain an injury requiring home health care, assisted living facility or nursing home care, your policy will pay up to two times the maximum benefit.
  • CASH-First benefits can be used any way you choose – you simply receive the full monthly cash benefit you select to pay for anything at all… family travel expenses, lost income, housekeeping services or other out-of-pocket expenses – there’s no need to collect or submit bills.
  • CASH-First provides cash beginning with the first day of need – no elimination period to satisfy.
  • Many other additional benefits and features listed in the information packet.

HealthChoice also provides CareOptions services to all State and University of Wisconsin Employees, Annuitants and their family members at no charge and no insurance purchase required. To use this service, request an information packet and it will contain the CareOptions access information.

The CareOptions Program can assist you or family members with issues related to wellness, illness, disability, or aging. As an additional convenience, the CareOptions service can help you and your family members create Living Wills (advance directives for health care) as well as allow you to conduct care provider searches and medical information research seven days a week, 24 hours a day.

We urge you to investigate this plan for you and your family. To receive a complete information packet regarding your long-term care insurance options and access to the new CareOptions resources, simply click here to request an information packet. You may also call HealthChoice toll-free at 1-800-833-5823 or in the Madison area at 833-5823 or email info@healthchoice.com. Direct information link; click or paste in your web browsers address line: http://www.healthchoice.com/reply1

Since 1995, State of Wisconsin employees, annuitants, their spouses and parents have had the option of purchasing a long-term care insurance policy through HealthChoice. (Spouse, domestic partner, parents and in-laws are all eligible to apply, even if you don’t).

COOL™ and CareOptions® are registered trademarks of NavGate Technologies®, a division of CareQuest® Inc. The COOL and CareOptions system is owned and operated by NavGate Technologies and provided by HealthChoice Insurance Solutions as a service to its group members. CareOptions is a consumer driven wellness and care planning system – CareOptions is not insurance nor is it owned or operated by any insurance company, HMO or care provider.

This insurance plan has been authorized by the Group Insurance Board for the purpose of offering long term care insurance to eligible State of Wisconsin employees and retirees under authority granted by Wis. Stats. § 40.55 and as set forth in Wis. Admin Code Chapter ETF 41. The criteria the Board uses include, but are not limited to: documentation of financial stability, demonstration of a reasonable ratio of claims paid to the premium level, authority to conduct business in the State of Wisconsin, agreeing to conditions for the rate-making process and other administrative conditions. ETF staff and the Board’s actuary review proposals for participation prior to Board approval. However, the Board does not require competitive bids nor a benefit comparison with similar products from other vendors. Authorization for payroll deduction should not be construed as an endorsement of this plan by either the Group Insurance Board or the Department of Employee Trust Funds. This insurance has exceptions, limitations and reductions. This letter is used as a source of leads in the solicitation of insurance and you may be contacted by an insurance agent.

Insurance products are offered through HealthChoice. HealthChoice is not affiliated with any insurance company or HMO. Long-Term Care Insurance is underwritten by United of Omaha Life Insurance Company, Omaha, Nebraska 68175.

Policy form LTC09U-AG-WISE.

GL471_WI

HealthChoice

583 D’Onofrio Drive 101
Madison, Wisconsin 53719
(800) 833-5823 • Fax (608) 833-7540
E-mail: info@healthchoice.com • www.healthchoice.com

University Personnel Systems Open Forums

Executive order 36.115 signed by Governor Walker authorized and directed the development of a personnel system separate from the current structure under the Office of State Employment Relations (OSER). Work is currently under way to implement this change effective July 1, 2013.

What is the University Personnel System (UPS)?

  • UPS is the structure used to recruit, appoint, pay, provide benefits to, and manage personnel matters for all UW employees.

Open Forums have been scheduled to discuss the new University Personnel Systems (UPS). The focus of these sessions will be to provide an overview of the changes and  allow employees an opportunity to ask questions.

Open Forums will be held on the following dates, times and location: 

  • Tuesday, May 14, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., Christie Theatre, University Union
  • Wednesday, May 15, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m., Christie Theatre, University Union
  • Tuesday, June 4, 1:00-2:00 p.m., Wood Hall, Room 328   (Cancelled)

All employees are encouraged to attend.  Please contact Christine Olson or Sheryl Van Gruensven if you have any questions regarding this topic.

Thank you.

2013 Bellin Run Corporate Challenge

As a reminder– participants must register by Wednesday, May 1st to receive the early registration gift and participate in VIP race packet delivery.

Register today to enjoy these benefits!

Get out and enjoy some fun with co-workers, friends, and family!

Register today for the UW-Green Bay Corporate Challenge!

Bellin 10K Run/Walk • Green Bay, WI • Saturday, June 8, 2013

Participate in friendly competition while promoting a healthier lifestyle! Employees, friends and family are all encouraged to participate as part of the UW-Green Bay Corporate Challenge.

Register today and enjoy the benefits:

  • VIP Race Packet Delivery – all registrants’ race packets will be delivered to UW-Green Bay for pick-up the week before the event
  • an early registration gift – if registered by Wednesday, May 1
  • entry for additional prizes donated by UW-Green Bay’s Wellness Committee.

When registering, please use Team Name: UW-Green Bay, Team Password: 840

Visit the UW-Green Bay Bellin Run website for information on registration.

“Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.”

Upcoming student rehire process, student employment dates and hiring new student employees

Rehire Process

It’s time to start thinking about the student employees you plan to rehire for the summer and/or Academic Year 2013-2014. Please have a discussion with each of your current student employees regarding your and their intention to continue their employment. In the following weeks you will receive more information regarding the rehire process.

The following students may only work through the last day of exams, May 17, 2013:

  • Those who are graduating
  • Those who are not enrolled for courses for summer or fall
  • Those on Federal Work Study (Note:  Unused Work Study funds will not transfer to another term.)

Employment Period/Payrolls

Summer 2013 Payrolls: June A – August B (5/19/2013-8/24/2013)

Academic Year 2013-2014: September A-May B (8/25/2013-5/16/2014)

The 2012-2013 Academic year ends on 5/17/2013. All students graduating, those not enrolled for courses in the summer or fall and those on Federal Work Study, must stop working on 5/17/2013. Note:  Unused Work Study funds will not transfer to another term.

  • Summer work period begins on 5/19/2013.
  • Students seeking Federal Work Study for summer must complete the Summer Financial Aid Application found on the Financial Aid website: www.uwgb.edu/financial-aid
  • The 2013-2014 Academic year begins on 9/3/2013. Those rehired for the academic year will be rehired effective 8/25/2013 (the beginning of the pay period).

Hiring New Student Employees

ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS

Students must be at least 16 years old and enrolled at an institute for higher education or high school to be eligible for student employment.  There are two student eligibility periods:  (1) academic year; and (2) summer session.  During the academic year, students must be enrolled for at least one credit.

HIRING PRIORITY

Students are employed on a priority basis with UW-Green Bay students receiving first priority.  Priority should be observed according to the Levels listed below.  Before Level II and Level III students are considered, a position must be posted in the PRO system to Level I students for a minimum of two weeks.

Level I

UW-Green Bay students, including new, transfer and specials, registered for at least one credit in the term they are expected to work.

For summer, students can continue employment from spring semester if they are registered for at least one credit in fall.

Level II

Students enrolled at another UW school for fall.  Supervisors are responsible for obtaining verification* of the student’s association with the school system.

Level III

Students enrolled at a non-UW accredited university, technical college, vocational/trade school, or high school.  Supervisors are responsible for obtaining verification* of the student’s association with the school system.

*NOTE:   Examples of documents that verify a student’s enrollment at a school are their class schedule for a current or future semester or a letter from the school confirming their enrollment.

If you are hiring a student from Level II and Level III, you will be able to indicate on the Student Employment Form or Lump Sum Authorization forms if the position was posted in PRO.

ADVERTISING a Student Position

Open positions should be posted in the Phoenix Recruitment Online (PRO) site.  Jobs can be submitted by completing a fill-in-the-blank form found on the Student Employment website: http://www.uwgb.edu/student-employment/employers/opening.asp

Employers with current accounts in the PRO system can post their openings by logging into the system themselves and following instructions found via the Student Employment website: http://www.uwgb.edu/student-employment/employers/other-posting-options.asp

Contact Information:

  • For questions regarding posting employment opportunities or Work Study, contact Diana Delbecchi at delbeccd@uwgb.edu or studentemployment@uwgb.edu.
  • For questions regarding enrollment requirements, hiring priorities, appointment entry, Portal access, timesheets, payroll processing or earnings statements, contact Sousie Lee at lees@uwgb.edu or hr@uwgb.edu.