Check Out the MC Employee Return to Campus and Worksite Survey Report Summary
The Office of Human Resources and StrategicTalent Management (HRSTM), in partnership with, the Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness (OIRE), surveyed employees during the month of July to gauge sentiments around returning to work on-site and concerns about the eventual reopening of the College’s campuses and worksites. A total of 2,265 employees participated in the survey, which is approximately 92 percent of the College’s workforce. Employees who completed the survey were asked to provide feedback as to where more communication, training, and/or support is needed to keep employees engaged while working remotely and to feel safe in the workplace when returning on-site. View the report and analysis provided by OIRE.
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Beware of Unemployment Fraud Targeting Maryland State Retirement System
Recently, some community colleges in Maryland have uncovered that fraudulent claims have been filed on behalf of full-time employees without their knowledge. These are employees who are actively employed and on their institution's payroll. A suspected factor in these cases is that the employees have shared data or made online inquiries with the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (MSRPS). The Office of Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management (HRSTM) is closely monitoring Montgomery College’s unemployment filings.
A recent bulletin from the state advises that MSRPS does not initiate contact with members, retirees, or beneficiaries by email, text message, or social media channels. Even an unsolicited telephone call from someone claiming to be an employee of MSRPS should be met with caution. In most cases, if there is a question about your account or benefit payment, MSRPS will first contact you in writing at your home address via the US Postal Service. And, MSRPS will not:
- Call, text, or email to demand immediate payment of some amount that you allegedly owe, or threaten to involve law enforcement if you don’t pay.
- Require that you make a repayment of an owed amount by prepaid debit cards, gift cards, wire transfer or by asking for your bank account information.
- Call, text, or email to ask for any of your personally identifiable information, such as your Social Security number.
If you receive a suspicious email, text message, or unsolicited phone call from someone claiming to be a representative from MRSPS, please immediately call 410-625-5586 and notify the HRSTM Benefits Team.
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OIT Offers Live Training Webinars on Zoom and OneDrive
The Office of Information Technology (OIT) offers live training webinars on Zoom and OneDrive. In these sessions, you will learn the basics and have the opportunity to ask questions of our knowledgeable trainers. Visit OIT Training for dates and times.
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Reminder: Open Enrollment Is Now Underway
Open Enrollment is your opportunity to select or change the benefits you receive for calendar year 2021. Visit the Open Enrollment website to view your options and then make your selections through Workday. The deadline is 5 p.m. on Monday, November 16.
Open Enrollment Virtual Office Hours and Information Sessions
- Virtual Office Hours with a Benefits Advisor
Thursday, November 5, 3–5 p.m. Register - Open Enrollment Overview with a Kaiser Representative
Thursday, November 5, 11 a.m.–noon - Open Enrollment Overview with a CVS Representative
Thursday, November 5, 1–3 p.m. - Open Enrollment Overview with a Cigna Representative
Friday, November 6, noon–2 p.m.
Register for the information sessions through MC Learns > Personal Development. If you register, you will be entered into a drawing for a $10 Amazon eGift card.
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Meet with a Fidelity Retirement Planner
Schedule an appointment to discuss your current financial concerns. In order to proactively protect you and your family from any potential exposure to COVID-19 (coronavirus), it has been determined that meetings with your Fidelity Investments retirement planner will be conducted over the phone for the foreseeable future. Schedule an appointment.
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New Employee Connections Group: Employees with Disabilities
The purpose of this group is to provide a place for employees with disabilities to meet and support one another. Anyone with a disability of any kind is more than welcome to attend virtual meetings! Some topics to discuss include finding solutions to disability-related challenges at work, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and improvements to make MC more equitable and inclusive for people with disabilities. The group’s founder and facilitator is Colleen Ackermann, professor of mathematics on the Rockville Campus. Join this group.
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Back Issues of Employee Matters Newsletter Online
Miss an issue? Find current and previous issues of the Employee Matters newsletter, as well as other Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management news and employee communications here.
Suggestion for the Newsletter?
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| Important Dates
Thursday, November 5
Staff Council Meeting
1 p.m. View the agenda and request the meeting link.
Friday, November 6
“Compliance 101: Who, Why, What of Compliance”
2:30–4 p.m.
Register on MC Learns.
Friday, November 13Timesheets due at noon.
Monday, November 16Last day to make your 2021 benefit selections by 5 p.m. Visit Open Enrollment to learn about your benefit options.
Friday, November 20
Wednesday, December 23
Last day to use leave for the calendar year.
Daily Stretch Breaks
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Is Your Contact Information Up to Date in Workday?
In alignment with the College’s COVID-19 Health and Safety Plan, and to assist in contact tracing, we ask that all employees update their personal contact information in Workday. See the job aid for step-by-step instructions on updating your information. You can access Workday on MyMC.
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| College Resources and COVID-19 Information
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The College’s response to COVID-19, guidance, documents, and videos
Guidance for MC students and employees
Most classes fully online
For employees, students, contractors, and visitors to take prior to arriving to MC campus or off-site location
Supports MC students impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
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Upcoming Wellness Webinars in November
Tuesday, November 10
“You Can Prevent Diabetes”
1–2 p.m. Register
Friday, November 13
“High Blood Pressure: Fight the Silent Killer”
12:15–1:15 p.m. Register
Tuesday, November 17
“The Healthy Vegetarian”
1:15–2:15 p.m. Register
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Join MC Employee Facebook Group
Stay up to date on the latest news by joining our private MC employee Facebook group. This group is only open to MC employees and will require approval to join.
Let’s stay connected.
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