Rockville Campus Offers COVID-19 Testing and Vaccines July and August
As of July 12, a COVID-19 testing and vaccination site was launched on the Rockville Campus at the request of the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The testing and vaccine clinic is located on the first floor of the South Campus Instructional Building and is open for appointments or walk-ins from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week. Testing and vaccines are free. The clinic is open to the public and is scheduled to run through August 27, but DHHS anticipates that it may close before August 27. For information or to set up an appointment for COVID-19 testing, visit COVID-19 Testing. For information or to schedule an appointment for a vaccine, visit COVID-19 Vaccine or COVID Vaccine Scheduling.
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FSAP Program Provides Employees Back-to-Work Sessions and Resources
Our Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) partner, ComPsych, has developed a Back to Work Series training curriculum to support employees with the myriad changes and challenges that are involved with this shift and affect all aspects of our employees’ lives. Please consider attending one or more sessions to gain insights and tools to support your transition back to working onsite. View the full schedule and register for a session.
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Changes Take Effect for Hourly Exempt Staff
As of July 10, 2021, the first day of the current pay period and the first full pay period in FY22, changes to overtime eligibility for current hourly exempt staff and how time is reported on electronic timesheets took effect. Employees considered hourly exempt are no longer eligible for overtime. These changes are important as we move toward updating and enhancing our overall compensation strategy. View the full memo that includes the difference between non-exempt and exempt employees, timeline for time tracking process changes for salaried exempt staff, and new guidelines for managing salaried staff.
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Administrators Begin to Return to Onsite Work
As we embark upon our gradual return to onsite teaching, learning, and working, we asked our administrators how they were feeling about working onsite again.
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“It feels good to be working back onsite in the CT building. I am looking forward to having conversations again in person with colleagues and students. I most look forward to helping mentor and guide employees and students who seek my advice on a host of topics. There is something more meaningful and personal to help someone in person than trying to mentor them over Zoom or the phone.
After working remotely so long, I have developed new technological skills such as Zoom, Webex and Teams. More importantly, I think I have developed better skills in being mindful of different life changes and issues affecting the staff. I am hoping the skills tied to mindfulness will make me a better leader in how we approach the work, especially as people grapple with life issues.”
—Dave Sears
Senior Vice President for Advancement
and Community Engagement
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For Your Benefit
Information and Events from the HRSTM Benefits Team
Cigna Behavioral Health Education Series
Would you like to learn more about behavioral health issues? Cigna offers a Behavioral Health Education Series of phone seminars under the topics of Autism, Substance Use Disorders, Eating Disorders, and Children and Families. Cigna’s seminars will help you learn more about common issues, as well as offer coping techniques and support. The seminars are free and open to anyone, including parents, caregivers, and loved ones. It’s not necessary to register. Sign up for any one of these seminars and you’ll receive a reminder once the event date gets closer. The Behavioral Health Education Series runs January through October (no seminars are offered in November and December).
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Employee Connections Offers Webinars to Support Employees
The Office of Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management established the Employee Connections Group program to facilitate opportunities for employees to come together as a community via Zoom meetings to enrich personal experiences and build community. The Employee Connections Group program offers webinars this summer in the Mental Health Education Series and Overcoming Financial Obstacles Series. After you register for a webinar, you will receive the Zoom link.
Thursday, July 15, 4 p.m. “Self-Care Tips” with Stephanie Will
Monday, August 9, 3 p.m. “Building Mental Resistance” with Stephanie Will
Thursday, August 5, noon “AIG Presents: Social Security”
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Visit Workday to Update Talent Profile and View Career Opportunities @ MC
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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 (HRSTM) news and employee communications here.
Submission for the Newsletter?Please email your submission to HRSTM by noon on Tuesdays.
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| Important DatesThursday, July 15
“Mental Health First Aid General Awareness” training program begins, noon–2 p.m. Two sessions: July 15 and 22 Register on Workday.
Tuesday, July 20
Thursday, July 22
Friday, July 23
Timesheets due at noon
Monday, August 2
All staff employees required to work onsite at least two days per week.
Weekly Stretch Breaks
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| Workday News
Upcoming Go Live Dates
September 2021: FY22 Goals Entry
January 2022: HCM, Payroll, and Finance, and Full Deployment
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Is Your Contact Information Up to Date in Workday?
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Guidance and resources for employees as the College begins a gradual shift back to onsite, in‑person operations
Employee FAQs
Answers to employees’ frequently asked questions on return-to-campus plans
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The MC Next Generation Wellness program offers online classes daily, including arms and cardio, barre, core and stretch, weights and cardio, Zumba ®, and more. Summer classes are ongoing. See the schedule for class descriptions and times. All new and past wellness members must enroll via Workday to receive wellness information and incentives.
Visit MC Wellness for class schedules, wellness forms, and resources.
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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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