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Greetings!
This issue of Thrive comes at an exciting time of year for our faculty, staff and students. In the days ahead, I know we'll all be doing our part to ensure a productive start to the fall semester.
This is also the time of year when we celebrate great leaders across our organization. We're now seeking nominations for the third annual Supervisor of the Year award. I hope you'll consider nominating a deserving UK leader before the September 2 deadline. In October, our award luncheon will provide a great opportunity to highlight and reward effective and supportive leadership practices.
Speaking of rewarding, time is running out for you (and your spouse, if she or he is a UK health plan member) to complete your UK Healthtrac Rewards online questionnaire. Depending your health plan and level of coverage, your annual Healthtrac rebate could be worth as much as 57% of your annual employee health plan premium.
On behalf of our entire HR division, best wishes to you for a successful and rewarding academic year.
Kim Wilson
Chief Human Resources Officer
UK Human Resources
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Features
 Act now - time is running out!
Use Healthtrac Rewards for "rebates" worth
up to 57%* of your annual UK health plan premiums.
Step 1 (required to begin earning rewards): UK employees (and their spouses) enrolled in UK health plans can maximize their annual rewards by first completing the Healthtrac Rewards online assessment/questionnaire. You must complete this step before September 30 to maximize your rebate.
Step 2: Follow one of Healthtrac's customized phone- or web-based programs (don't worry, the online system will prompt you to do this).
Step 3: Complete a simple healthy activity tracker online each month to earn credits.
 Don't miss out. Complete step 1 today to start earning your rebate - hurry, online questionnaire available for a limited time.
* Participants earn up to $180 per fiscal year. Percentage based
on UK-HMO and UK-PPO employee only (single) premiums.
Have a great supervisor? Let us know!
Submit nominations for UK Work-Life Supervisor of the year Award of the year before September 2.
 | Last year's award winner
David Adams (left) with Cooperative
Extension Dean Jimmy Henning |
The Work-Life Supervisor of the Year Award is given to one supervisor each year who is highly regarded by his or her employees for consistently supporting their work-life needs. The deadline to submit a nomination is September 2. Our new online process makes submitting nominations easier than ever. For more information about the program and how to nominate your supervisor, visit the website.
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Spotlight
A UK Staff & Faculty Exclusive!
Attend UK Retirement Conference 2011!
Making the Most of Your Retirement: The New Reality
Now more than ever, retirees are exploring a variety of activities as they move into the next phase of their lives. Please join us on October 12 to learn about the New Reality of Retirement with presentations on Resume Writing, Estate Planning, What to Expect from Social Security, and more! The conference will feature a keynote address by Patrice Blanchard from AARP, and a panel of UK retirees ready to tell you their stories. Please save the date (October 12) for this full-day conference and visit the website for more information. Look for a future announcement regarding event registration.
Monthly networking groups from Work-Life
Work-Life is happy to offer several networking groups to create community and improve work-life balance among employees. Working Mothers meets the second Tuesday of each month, Parenting Tweens and Teens meets the second Wednesday of the month, and Caregiver Support meets the third Wednesday of the month. For more information including meeting locations, visit the website.
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Events
 Bluegrass Baby Fair on August 28 offers UK experts' advice on having a happy, healthy and safe newbornThe upcoming Bluegrass Baby Fair offers a unique opportunity for expecting parents to learn from UK HealthCare specialists in pediatrics and newborn care. This event also will feature a free car seat safety check to ensure you're totally prepared for your special delivery. Click here to read the event flier, including UK HealthCare workshop details.
When: 1 - 4 p.m. on Sunday, August 28th
Where: Carrick House, 312 North Limestone in Lexington (just past Atomic Cafe/Third Street intersection on the left). Click here for a Google map.
Registration for the fair is not required, but please see flier for workshop and car seat reservation information. This event is free and open to the public, so please encourage friends and family to attend.
Great training opportunities for UK staff and faculty
 Jump start your professional development - and your career with free training opportunities through UK HR Training & Development. Training Specialist Maria Fischer provides a quick and helpful overview of some incredible classes being offered this fall.
FREE Health Smart Conversation: Manpower
Learn what men need to do to stay healthy. Topics include the number one killer -- heart disease and the number two killer -- cancer. Join us for "Manpower: Hot Topics in Men's Health," presented by Dr. Scott Black, Sept. 15, 12:10-12:50 p.m., New Chandler Hospital (Pavilion A), Room A.00.123. FREE. Register now.
Bonus: Dr. Black's presentation is a great opportunity for you to check out the new Chandler Hospital's amazing presentation facilities. Click here for a map to the presentation location. We look forward to seeing you there.
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More News You Can Use
In this new section of Thrive, we'll feature newsletters, web sites and other publications from departments across our HR division.
UK Elder Care Newsletter
Topics in this month's newsletter from UK Elder Care include:
- Feds enhance site for comparing nursing homes
- NIH tips for older adults to combat heat-related illnesses
- Upcoming events on campus & in the community
- Caregiver Survival Guide: Before It's Too Late - Planning for An Emergency
Click here to read the newsletter. To subscribe, email tlk@uky.edu or call 859-323-4600.
UK Elder Care provides free consultations, guidance and resource referrals for regular full-time and part-time UK faculty, staff, retirees and their spouses nationwide who care for aging loved ones. For details, visit UK Elder Care online.
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Financial Tip of the Month
5 ways to cut your laundry costs.
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Retirement Savings Corner
Take advantage of free one-
on-one retirement savings
consultations with TIAA-CREF or Fidelity.
New dates and locations have been posted for TIAA-CREF and Fidelity one-on-one retirement counseling sessions on campus. UK Staff and Faculty can benefit from meeting with their retirement carrier periodically to review their investments, discuss extra voluntary retirement contributions, obtain retirement illustrations and recieve other financial advice. For information on dates and locations, and also appointment information, please visit this page.
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About Thrive
Thrive is a monthly e-mail newsletter developed by UK Human Resources.
Editors: Melanie J. Sparks
John Buzzard |
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