Benefits: Open Enrollment Ends November 18
The Human Resources and Strategic Talent and Management (HRSTM) Benefits Team would like to remind all benefits-eligible employees that Open Enrollment will end on November 18, at 5 p.m.
All employees are required to log into Workday to review and submit their 2023 benefit elections, even if they are not making any changes.
The HRSTM Benefits Team would like to continue to encourage you to explore the Open Enrollment website, which is full of resources and information to help you navigate the upcoming 2023 benefit changes.
The virtual benefits advisor, Alex, can explain, recommend, and provide a side-by-side comparison of the College's health plans.
If you were unable to attend an onsite fair, the HRSTM Benefits Team will continue to conduct virtual sessions to answer your questions until November 18. Schedule your 10-minute appointment through Sign-Up Genius today.
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Important Notice: Adjusting AWS for Holidays
For employees with an alternative work schedule (AWS), which entails working a full week in less than five (5) days and/or a combination of different hours each workday to get to a 40-hour workweek, it is advised to adjust the work schedule to regular 8-hour days for weeks with holidays to ensure no issues with receiving a regular weeks’ pay.
Supervisors can make a short-term adjustment to the work schedule by using a start date and an end date. View the Manage Team’s Time and Time Off job aid and see Assign Work Schedule.
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Early Deadline to Submit Timesheets for Pay Period Ending November 25
Due to the Thanksgiving holidays on Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25, all timesheets for hourly employees must be submitted and approved by noon on Wednesday, November 23.
Hourly employees must report all hours worked and any time off used (if applicable) through November 25, and any corrections to previous pay periods. Contact the Payroll Services Team if you have any questions.
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Employee Data Dashboard for November 2022
HRSTM's Employee Data Dashboard provides monthly data about Montgomery College employees to encourage employees to access on-demand information and resources.
The dashboard has been updated as of November 10, 2022.
The updates contain broad information, such as the total number of employees broken down by employee type and demographic category. We believe this dashboard will assist you in answering queries, planning, and recognizing personnel trends at MC.
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MC Wellness: Share Your Attitude of Gratitude and Give Thanks
MC Wellness invites you to attend a gratitude event at an MC location of your choice. Events will be available at the same times at both campus locations.
Gentle Gratitude Yoga Stretch at 12:15 p.m.
RSVP to attend the 40-minute in-person gentle yoga stretch.
Bring a mat if you have one, or we will provide one.
Meditation at 1:05 p.m.
15-minute in-person or virtual meditation. Email Megan Cooperman to secure the Zoom link.
Germantown Campus: Monday, November 21, 12–1:30 p.m., PK 105
Central Services: Tuesday, November 22, 12–1:30 p.m., BOT
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Employee Accessibility Survey: Please Respond by December 2
The Employee Accessibility Survey has launched. All Montgomery College employees are asked to complete the survey by Friday, December 2.
On November 9, all employees received an email with a link to the Employee Accessibility Survey with a unique password, which will take about 10 minutes to complete. A third-party research partner will administer the survey and assure anonymity. Results will be shared with the College.
Your participation in the survey will help assess and measure the progress toward the full inclusion of persons with disabilities at Montgomery College, as well as foster a culture where disability is recognized and celebrated as part of MC's diversity.
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Professional Development Leave
Montgomery College department chairs, administrators, and benefits-eligible staff are eligible for a period of paid leave to engage in professional development, research or scholarly activities, or study for the completion of a degree, certificate, or other professional credential.
Does this sound like something that may interest you? Then come join the HRSTM Employee Development and Engagement team on Friday, December 9 at 2 p.m. to learn how the College's Professional Development Leave program can help you achieve your professional learning and career goals.
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STMOD Team on Rockville CampusOn Tuesday, November 8, 2022, the 12 members of the HRSTM Strategic Talent Management and Organizational Development (STMOD) team spent the day on the Rockville Campus.
The team led by Director Lauren Landau, includes talent aquisition and employment, classification and compensation, organizational development, and HR outreach. The full-day retreat focused on cross-training and customer service. Opportunities to improve the intersectionality of the work and address barriers to accurate and timely customer service were identified and flushed out.
It was invigorating to be on campus with students, and Fred the T-Rex was a highlight of their campus tour.
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Updated EEOC Workplace Posters
All workplace posters mandated by federal and state law are available on the HRSTM website and are posted in the HRSTM suite in the Central Services building.
Note that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has recently updated the Know Your Rights: Discrimination is Illegal poster, effective October 2022. These updated posters are available in English and Spanish.
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Benefits Fair Winners Announced
Thank you to everyone who attended and participated in the Benefits Fairs.
Congratulations to the winners of the Amazon gift card raffle:
Central Services: Geraldine Papillero and Minnie Muchai
Germantown: Mary Ellen Mess
Rockville: Ingrid Scott
Takoma Park/Silver Spring: Adaora Nwigwe
Log in to Workday as often as you need until Friday, November 18 to review and/or make changes to your 2023 benefit elections.
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Employee Matters on Hiatus Next Week
Due to the Thanksgiving holidays next week, Employee Matters will not publish on Wednesday, November 23, but will resume on Wednesday, November 30.
We wish all MC employees a safe and happy Thanksgiving. Enjoy!
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| Important Dates Wednesday, November 16
Seasonal Flu Shot, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Rockville PE 137A Registration required.
Thursday, November 17
Frank Islam Athenaeum Symposia Fall 2022 Speaker Series and the Annual Bella Mischkinsky Memorial Lecture, 12:30 p.m.–2 p.m., via Zoom.
Thursday, November 17
Mental Health First Aid, 8-hour session via Zoom.
Thursday, November 17
3K Turkey Trot, 12:30 p.m., Rockville Campus track.
Friday, November 18
Open Enrollment ends at 5 p.m. Log into Workday to review and submit benefit elections.
Wednesday, November 23
Early timesheet deadline due to Thanksgiving holiday; College closed November 24–25.
Monday, November 28
Seasonal Flu Shot, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Central Services S11. Registration required.
Tuesday, November 29
Microsoft PowerPoint Essentials, 1–4 p.m., via Zoom.
Thursday, December 1
Seasonal Flu Shot, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Germantown, BE 162. Registration required.
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The MC Next Generation Wellness program provides support for weight and fitness, health prevention, mental health, and offers live and pre‑recorded classes, including barre, cardio, Pilates, total body conditioning, yoga, Zumba ®, and more. See the schedule. All new and past wellness members must enroll to receive wellness information and incentives.
Visit MC Wellness for class schedules, wellness forms, and resources.
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