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Dear ,
I want to kick off this month's issue with a quick reminder that Benefits Open Enrollment ends today - Friday, May 13. Please take this opportunity to review the full array of benefit options UK offers for you and your family. Visit the Open Enrollment web site now or see below for details.
 I also want to encourage you to join me this weekend for the new Chandler Hospital Patient Care Pavilion Open House. Family and friends are welcome at this community event. This will be a great opportunity for us all to learn more about how this amazing facility - and our outstanding colleagues in UK HealthCare - will transform medicine in the Commonwealth in the years ahead.
This month, we also feature a health care transformation taking place on a more personal level. UK College of Dentistry employee Sean Conway is just one of the latest "success stories" from our on-campus Body Shop Fitness facility. With occasional guidance from our Health & Wellness team, Sean has already lost over 100 pounds. Get the full story below.
I want you to also know about a unique opportunity we have - for a limited time - to help fellow UK employees facing even more acute health challenges. Between now and the end of June, you may donate vacation leave time to the Staff Shared Leave Pool. This program provides much-needed leave time to employees who have exhausted their own leave because of health issues affecting themselves or their loved ones.
Finally, we want to let you know about some great training opportunities. Please take a minute to check out UK's
free, self-paced e-training options for staff and faculty. With thousands of courses to choose from, there's literally something for everyone.
If you have questions about anything you read in this month's newsletter, please feel free to contact me by replying to
this e-mail.
 Kim WilsonChief Human Resources Officer
UK Human Resources |
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Features
 UK Health & Wellness Success Story
Sean Conway lost more than 100 pounds with the help of Body Shop Fitness. Sean is just one of many staff and faculty who benefit from UK's exclusive on-campus fitness facilities for UK employees! Read his story!
A Gift of Leave Time Helps Fellow
UK Employees Facing Health Crises
Please donate to the Staff Shared Leave Pool by June 30
The Staff Shared Leave Pool provides much-needed leave time to employees facing a health crisis affecting themselves or their families. YOU can make a difference this year in the lives of your fellow UK employees by donating accrued vacation.
Visit this page to read more about the program and read the touching story of an employee recently helped by the program. |
Spotlight
You're Invited! Open House at the Chandler Hospital Patient Care Pavilion This Weekend!
All University of Kentucky employees and their families are invited to attend the opening events for the new patient care pavilion at UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital. Located at 1000 South Limestone, this state-of-the-art facility is a key milestone in achieving our vision to become a world-class academic medical center and the state's most comprehensive and advanced health care system.
Community open houses are scheduled for 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, May 14 and 3 - 7 p.m. Sunday, May 15. The dedication ceremony will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, May 15. Complimentary event parking is available in the Chandler Hospital parking garage located on the corner of S. Limestone and Transcript Ave (across from the hospital). For more information, visit this page.
Need to Update Benefits? Act Now!
Benefits Open Enrollment Ends Today - Friday, May 13
You still have time to review and/or update UK benefit offerings for yourself, your dependents and/or beneficiaries. Note: Generally, enrollment is required to start/continue participation in flexible spending accounts. No further action is needed unless you wish to add, drop or change coverage in a health, dental vision, life or other benefit plan. For complete details on this year's Open Enrollment, including a step-by-step quick start guide to online enrollment, visit the Open Enrollment website.
2011 UK Student Employee of the Year Winner and Nominees Recognized
 UK Human Resources hosted the the fourth annual Student Employee of the Year event on April 26. This event allows departments to nominate outstanding student employees for recognition. This year's winner, economics major Myles Bouren, was recognized for being a self-starter with excellent technical and people skills in the UK Information Technology Department. For details, including a list of this year's nominees, click here.
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Events
Training to Help with Crucial Confrontations
Have you ever found yourself in a difficult or very important conversation with a co-worker and weren't sure how to proceed? This workshop is for you. Crucial Confrontations will help you master the art of effective communication with your manager or co-worker. This workshop will give supervisors the tools they need to better manage and communicate with their employees and is equally helpful for non-supervisors alike. All employees at UK should attend! Learn more about this excellent course and sign up for the May 24 & 27 offering today.
Career Development Workshop: Easy Ways to Take Charge of Your Career
Thursday, June 9, noon - 1 p.m., 220 Scovell Hall, Suite 2
This workshop provides simple, proven strategies to help you take your career to the next level. Registration is required.
Register here. Questions? Call (859) 257-9416.
Free Online Software Training: eT&D  Looking for training for Microsoft Office 2010 applications in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access? Online training for these applications and much more can be found at eTraining & Development (eT&D). Do take advantage of this excellent opportunity to 'sharpen your saw' this summer! Please visit the website to log in and access this training today. For additional information, call (859) 257-3856 or email.
You Need an Instant Recess
UK employees: Been sitting too long? Time to get up and move! Try an Instant Recess. It's simple - just gather your coworkers and take a quick walk, climb the stairs, do the chicken dance, do some easy stretches or desk exercises, or make up your own routine. Try it today and pass it along to departments around you. You can even invite UK Health & Wellness over, and we'll show you how it's done. To schedule your Instant Recess, call us at (859) 257-9355 or email. Check out a brief video of an Instant Recess.
Workplace Ergonomics A FREE Conversation about YOUR Health
A workstation that is properly set up can increase employee productivity and quality of work-life! Find out how to make yourself more "comfortable." Join us for the next Health Smart Conversation "Improving the Way you Work: Ergonomics in the Workplace," presented by Jason Burns, MS, May 19, from 12:10-1 p.m., W.T. Young Library Gallery Room. FREE. Register online now.
Weight Loss Matters
Weight Loss Matters is a 10-week weight-loss program taught by registered dietitians. Classes meet once a week in-person or online. The initial fee is $50. New classes begin June 7, 8, or 9. Register by Friday, June 3. Register today. |
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Retirement Savings Corner: FREE One-on-One Help!
Do you need to review your retirement savings allocations or are you interested in saving more for retirement? Both TIAA-CREF and Fidelity have advisors who meet with UK employees on campus and can provide free investment advice. For dates and locations, including how to schedule the appointment , click here. |
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Financial Tip of the Month
Bankrate.com's Top 20 Frugal Savings Tips:
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About Thrive
Thrive is a monthly e-mail newsletter developed by UK Human Resources.
Editors: Melanie J. Sparks
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