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University Human Resources
April 10, 2009
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MHealthy Wellness Assessments Accepting Walk-Ins Beginning April 14
Beginning April 14, MHealthy Wellness Assessments will accept walk-ins at all screening sites. Please go to www.hr.umich.edu/mhealthy/programs/wellness/pdf/walkins.pdf for a complete list of sites.
MHealthy still encourages scheduling an appointment in advance, as people with appointments will be taken first so they can complete the screening within 30 minutes. To schedule a wellness screening appointment, go to www.mhealthy.umich.edu. The last screening date is April 24, 2009.
Walk-in appointments are available for those who may have missed their appointment, could not find an appointment that fit their schedule or are unable to schedule a specific date and time because of changes in their calendar. The length of the appointment will depend on the number of unscheduled participants arriving at the screening site.
To expedite the screening process, please complete the StayWell online Health Questionnaire, available at https://umich.online.staywell.com/includes/login/index.aspx, prior to the screening appointment and bring the StayWell User ID and Password you created. For questions about the online Health Questionnaire, call StayWell’s HelpLine at (800) 926-5455.
More than 17,000 eligible faculty and staff have already received or are registered for their free wellness assessment. Participants learn their cholesterol, blood pressure and glucose levels and talk with a health professional to identify health risk factors. Benefits-eligible faculty and staff members hired before March 1, 2009, who complete their wellness assessment, qualify for a $100 pre-tax cash incentive.
For more information on MHealthy Wellness Assessments, eligibility requirements or incentive payment, please visit www.MHealthy.umich.edu.
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Is Your Beneficiary Designation Up to Date?
It is important to keep your beneficiary designations for your U-M Life Insurance and your U-M Retirement Savings Plan accounts with TIAA-CREF and Fidelity Investments up to date. Family status changes, such as marriage, divorce, birth, or adoption, may affect your desired beneficiary intentions. It is recommended that you review and update your beneficiaries periodically to make sure that they reflect your wishes as your circumstance change. Information on how to update your beneficiary designations may be found on the Benefits Office Web site at: www.benefits.umich.edu/events/beneficiary.htm
Please note that updating your beneficiary for life insurance does not update it for your retirement savings plan accounts. You must complete a separate beneficiary designation form for each plan in which you are enrolled.
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New I-9 Form for Employment Eligibility Verification Available at HRRIS Web Site
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently required a revised I-9 form be used for employment eligibility verification. The new form is required for all new hires as of April 3, 2009 and is available on the HRRIS site, here: http://www.hr.umich.edu/hrris/forms/pdfs/I-9.pdf. The main difference in the revised Form I-9 is that all documents presented during the verification process must be unexpired.
NOTE: If you maintain a Web site with hiring information for your unit, please be sure to update your I-9 link to the above URL. In this way, you can be sure to have access to the appropriate form. Please do not save the form to your server. This can lead to the possibility of outdated forms being used.
There are two quick ways to recognize if you have the correct form:
- In the lower right hand corner is the revision date of 2/2/09 (“Form I-9 Rev. 02/02/09”).
- Also, there are four (4) boxes as options in Section #1 instead of the three (3) boxes on the old form.
If you click on http://www.hr.umich.edu/hrris/forms/pdfs/I-9.pdf and still see the old I-9 form, please click the “refresh” button on your browser.
Questions about the I-9 Form?
Contact, David Day in University Human Resources at (734) 763-2387.
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Look for April/May’s GOOD CHOICE of the Month Vending Machine Item!
It's easier than ever to make healthier snack choices at U-M vending machines.
MHealthy GOOD CHOICE has selected Genisoy Potato Bakes (Ranch flavor) as the April/May “GOOD CHOICE of the Month” vending machine item. These items are sold at a reduced price of 70 cents and are the perfect opportunity to try something new!
GOOD CHOICE uses MHealthy nutrition guidelines for fat, sugar, sodium, cholesterol and fiber to identify healthier foods and beverages in vending machines. Selected items are identified with the GOOD CHOICE logo.
Participating U-M dining locations and U-M Catering also use the GOOD CHOICE logo to specify healthier options. For more information on nutrition and weight management, visit www.mhealthy.umich.edu.
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VOICES Volunteers Needed: Deadline for Application is April 15
VOICES of the Staff, a program that gives staff members a forum for sharing ideas and defining issues that matter most to the campus community, would like to remind interested staff members to apply by April 15 to be considered as volunteers for one of the 2009-2010 VOICES Network Teams.
Staff members representing all job types and campuses are eligible and invited to apply. Applications from supervisors are also strongly encouraged in order to assure that their perspectives, as managers, are shared in continuing the dialog between University staff and senior leadership.
VOICES Network Teams topics for 2009-2010 are:
- Benefits, Health and Well-Being
- Career Development
- Technology & Best Practices
- Environmental Stewardship
- Leadership Development
- Work Climate
For more information or to volunteer for service on a VOICES network team, visit www.voices.umich.edu
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Weight Management Programs at U-M
U-M Employees get 30% discount on WeightWatchers AT WORK Program®
Beginning in April, University of Michigan employees can participate in the 12-week WeightWatchers AT WORK program for only $95. MHealthy will pay the remaining $40 of the $135 fee. Employees can use this discount once during a calendar year. For meeting schedules or more information on starting an AT WORK program in your department, call 734-975-3059 or, visit www.mhealthy.umich.edu/programs/nutrition
Register now for MHealthy Employee Weight Management Program: Healthy Habits at Work at University Health Services
Register April 1 - 24 for this 12-week weight management program offered by MHealthy exclusively for U-M employees who want to participate at their work sites with the help of health professionals. One-on-one consults with dietitians and fitness specialists start the week of May 4. 45-minute weekly group sessions are on Tuesdays at University Health Services from 12-12:45 p.m. starting May 12 to July 14. Payroll deduction is available. To register: call 975-3024 or email mhealthynutrition@umich.edu. For more information visit http://www.mhealthy.umich.edu/programs/nutrition/healthy_work.html
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Sign up for a MHealthy Chef Demonstration, May 6 at Palmer Commons
Back by popular demand, MHealthy GOOD CHOICE is offering a free “Quick and Tasty Meals: How to Make a Great Plate” Chef Demonstration, Wednesday, May 6, 12-1 p.m., at Palmer Commons, Great Lakes Room. Sign up early as registration for last year’s chef demonstrations reached capacity within the first week.
The hour-long demonstration is led by MHealthy chefs, Kathy Goldberg and Lizzie Burt, who will show attendees how they can make delicious meals that are quick and healthy for the entire family. The event is open to all faculty and staff and includes:
- Food samples
- Recipe ideas
- Tips on healthy eating and quick meal preparation – great for anyone who wants to eat healthier but doesn’t have a lot of time
The event is FREE; however, registration is required and space is limited.
To sign up, go to www.MHealthy.umich.edu and click on “Chef Demo Registration” under Quick Links.
Registration ends April 29 or once the event is full.
Questions? Email mhealthynutrition@umich.edu.
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Work/Life Resource Center Announces “Family Helpers Program”
Ever wonder how you could connect with a babysitter, dog walker or house sitter? Need some help with raking leaves or cleaning out the gutters? The Work/Life Resource Center is pleased to announce the new Family Helpers program that connects U-M students interested in occasional employment with staff and faculty who are in need of a variety of assistance
Family Helpers lists students interested in providing:
- Occasional Child Care
- Occasional Care For Elderly Or Disabled Relatives
- Pet Sitting
- House Sitting
- Gardening/Yardwork
- Errands
- Tutoring
- Housekeeping/Cleaning
Student profiles include information on their past experience, special certifications (such as CPR/First Aid) and training relevant to the jobs they seek. Work/Life Resource Center has confirmed that all students are currently enrolled in U-M and have cleared a State of Michigan criminal background check.
You can access the Family Helpers listing at https://www.hr.umich.edu/familyhelpers.
Currently, there are approximately 40 students who have listed their information on the Family Helpers website, from the School of Nursing, School of Education, School of Art and Design and the Department of Psychology. These listings will be updated twice each year.
*Please note that all negotiations related to occasional employment, including setting an hourly rate, are handled directly between the staff/faculty member and the student. The Work/Life Resource Center makes this listing of students available to you but does not facilitate, negotiate or take responsibility for the working relationship between you and the student.
Questions about Family Helpers? Email Val Palazzolo, vdba@umich.edu.
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Choose Success with NEW Courses From HRD
Below you'll find links to courses that are coming up in March through May 2009. Remember, many of our courses can also be customized and brought to your unit. For further information, visit the HRD site at: http://www.umich.edu/~hrd. Further information about custom courses can be found at: http://www.umich.edu/~hrd/customizedtraining.html.
Leveraging Organizational Strengths ~NEW!
Thu. 4/14/09, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
http://www.umich.edu/~hrd/programsandcourses/leadershipdev.html#8
Advanced Listening Skills
Wed. 4/15/09, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
http://www.umich.edu/~hrd/programsandcourses/commandlistening.html#2
Developing Personal Leadership: Mastering the Art of Empowerment
Fri. 4/17/09, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., NEW Location: NCAC
http://www.umich.edu/~hrd/programsandcourses/leadershipdev.html#1
Taking Charge of Your Career: Discovering Your Strengths ~ NEW!
Tue. 5/21/09, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
http://www.umich.edu/~hrd/programsandcourses/career.html#3
Taking Good Notes and Meeting Minutes
Fri. 4/24/09, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
http://www.umich.edu/~hrd/programsandcourses/readingwrittencomm.html#4
Basics of Survey Design
Wed. 4/29/09, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. & Wed. 5/13/09, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (1 ½ day course)
http://www.umich.edu/~hrd/programsandcourses/customerservice.html#4
E-Mail and Information Overload: Proactively Managing the Glut
Thu. 4/30/09, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.;
http://www.umich.edu/~hrd/programsandcourses/timemanagement.html#3
Eat That Frog! 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time
Mon. 5/11/09, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
http://www.umich.edu/~hrd/programsandcourses/timemanagement.html#1
The Art of Managing Multiple Projects and Multitasking
Wed. 5/20/09, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.;
http://www.umich.edu/~hrd/programsandcourses/projectandtask.html#1
Improving Your Listening Skills
Thu. 5/28/09, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.;
http://www.umich.edu/~hrd/programsandcourses/commandlistening.html#1
For further information, including about updated offers and custom courses that we bring to you, visit our site at: http://www.umich.edu/~hrd.
Or better yet, contact us. Tell us what you’re interested in and we’ll contact you when the course is available.
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Special Event from HRD: Trust is Everything: Become the Leader Others Will Follow
HRD is pleased to bring Professor Aneil Mishra, author of Trust is Everything: Become the Leader Others Will Follow, to present a leadership seminar on Thursday May 28, 2009 at Palmer Commons. Professor Mishra’s work is based on more than 15 years of interview and survey research on how leaders build trust with employees, customers, and colleagues. Aneil calls this The ROCC of Trust where leaders are reliable, open, competent and compassionate in the way they build trusting relationships with others. Please join us for this interactive session where you will receive practical advice and get your own copy of the Trust is Everything book.
Aneil K. Mishra, Ph.D. has served as faculty at the Ross Business School Executive Education program and is soon to be the professor of human capital and the director of executive education in the School of Labor and Industrial Relations at Michigan State University. His book was co-written with his wife and fellow consultant, Dr. Karen Mishra.
Colleague and Professor Jane Dutton of the Ross Business School says: “Aneil Mishra offers practical and wise insights about building trust that are particularly important for a university context.”
Audience: Any manager wanting to strengthen leadership skills and be more effective.
- Date: Thursday May 28, 2009
- Time: 8:00-11:30 am*
- Location: Palmer Commons Great Lakes Suite
- Cost: $ 139.00
- For further details and registration information, click here: www.umich.edu/~hrd/specialevents.html#3
* If this session fills quickly, we will add a second session from 1 to 4:30 pm on the same day.
CONTACT:
For more information, please call HRD at 734-764-7410 or visit http://www.umich.edu/~hrd/specialevents.html#3
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Alcohol Management Program Relocates - Fees Waived for U-M Employees
The MHealthy Alcohol Management Program has relocated to 2025 Traverwood Dr., Suite A3 from its former location at the East Ann Arbor Health & Geriatric Center.
The Alcohol Management Program (formerly known as DrinkWise and also called MFit Alcohol Management) is a brief, confidential educational program that helps people with mild to moderate drinking problems cut back on their drinking or quit altogether. Counseling sessions are available in-person or over the telephone. The program fee is waived for U-M faculty and staff.
For a free phone consultation or more information,call 734-998-2017 or 800-222-5145, or visit: http://hr.umich.edu/mhealthy/programs/alcohol/management/ to take an alcohol management self-evaluation.
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Pain Management - Why Do I Hurt & What Can I Do About It
It’s hard to stay physically active when you are in pain. MHealthy is pleased to present this seminar on pain management. The seminar gives a current view of the physical processes that underlie pain, as well as a brief overview of the types of self-care techniques that you can use to treat your pain. The event is free and open to all U-M faculty and staff. No registration is required. If you have questions, please call Lisa Schneider at 975-3027.
Pain Management - Why Do I Hurt & What Can I Do About It
Presenter: Daniel Clauw, MD, Professor Dept. of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology and Director, Chronic Pain and Fatigue Center
Tuesday, May 12, 11 a.m. to 12 Noon, Palmer Commons, Forum Hall
Tuesday, May 19, 6 - 7 p.m., U-M Hospital’s Ford Auditorium
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