HR Connect – Page 351 – News and Announcements from the Office of Human Resources

Sick Leave Fact Sheet

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Jun 20, 2017

Sick leave is an important fringe benefit available to employees. Most employees earn and, depending on usage, will accumulate hours of unused sick leave while they are employed. If eligible, upon retirement, layoff, death or with more than 20 years of adjusted continuous service, you can use your unused sick leave credits to pay post-termination…

Payroll & Benefits

State Group Life Insurance Definition of ‘Dependent’ Changed Effective May 1, 2017

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Jun 20, 2017

The Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) announced changes to the definition of ‘dependent’ for the State Group Life Insurance program. The changes were effective May 1, 2017 and broaden the definition of ‘dependent’ to expand coverage. Changes include: Removal of the requirement that the dependent be unmarried. Removal of the requirement that the dependent…

Bicycle Benefits

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Jun 16, 2017

Bicycle Benefits teams up with area businesses to offer discounts for biking around the United States. Purchase a $5 sticker and take advantage of great discounts, including 20% off at The Phoenix Bookstore (see store for details). During June, participates may also play Bike Bingo. Get your card at the store, ride around collecting stamps at…

Nutritional Wellness, Wellness

Sleepy Hollow Farm CSA

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Jun 16, 2017

Emotional Wellness, Intellectual Wellness, Nutritional Wellness, Occupational Wellness, Physical Wellness, Social Wellness, Wellness

What is Mindfulness and What Does it Mean?

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Jolene Truckenbrod

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Jun 15, 2017

Mindfulness is defined as being present in the moment in a nonjudgmental way. Becoming mindful in our lives expresses itself in multiple ways: Being aware and accepting of present experience Bringing focus, awareness and attention to the present moment “Single-tasking” rather than multi-tasking Being wholeheartedly present here and now Appreciating the present moment rather than…

General

Congratulations Anna Powers!

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Jun 13, 2017

Anna Powers recently began her new role of Dean Assistant in the College of Health, Education, and Social Welfare on May 15, 2017. She had previously worked as an Academic Department Associate for the College. Congratulations Anna!

General

Congratulations Drew Ryan!

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Jun 13, 2017

Drew Ryan recently began his new role of IS Specialist in the Web Services Department on June 5, 2017. He had previously worked as an IS Resource Support Technician at the Phoenix Bookstore. Congratulations Ryan!

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