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Category: HR Buzz
ASR Healthcare Choices + Rewards Program
Dear Colleagues,
Did you know that healthcare costs vary by location?
Did you know that you can estimate healthcare costs and “shop” for planned procedures?
Did you know that you can earn money for choosing a reward-able location with a green trophy?
Starting, 9/1/2022, ASR launched a new Healthcare Choices and Rewards program. This program gives you the ability to “shop” for medical services and provides a reward for certain services when your visit a recommended location. We have created a webpage with more information regarding this program, included frequently asked questions section as well as uploaded a video to assist you. If there are any questions or concerns, please let us know.
Be well,
Miasha, and Renee
HR Team
TIAA Individual Counseling Sessions July – September 2024
Dear Colleagues,
No matter where you are in life—just getting started or planning for retirement—a session with TIAA can help you create a plan for your goals. And, it’s at no additional cost as a part of your retirement plan. You’ll get answers to these questions and more:
- Am I invested in the right mix of investments to help meet my goals?
- Am I saving enough to create the retirement income I need?
- How do I take income from my retirement account once I stop working?
TIAA will be available these dates and times for one-on-one sessions:
- Wednesday, July 10, 2024 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Mandelle Hall 1st Floor Conference Room, HR Wing
- Tuesday, August 13, 2024 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Mandelle Hall 1st Floor Conference Room, HR Wing
- Thursday, September 19, 2024 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Mandelle Hall 1st Floor Conference Room, HR Wing
RSVP today, as space is limited. Register for sessions at https://shared.tiaa.org/private/tools/directscheduler/HALLOWE or by calling 800-842-2252, weekdays, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET).
Best regards,
Miasha Wilson
HR Manager
Holiday Schedule 2024-25
The 2024-25 Holiday schedule is available!
Questions may be directed to hr@kzoo.edu. Enjoy!
TIAA Live Essentials Webinars May 2024
Below is the TIAA webinar information for the upcoming month. To register, please click on the appropriate link or visit TIAA.org/webinars at any time.
May Webinars
Opening Doors to the Future: Save in a 529 College Savings Plan
In this webinar you can learn how 529 college savings plans work and how to invest in one for a child, grandchild, yourself or another loved one.
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | 12:00 p.m. ET
Register here: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/4479333/FD271C539F4F66A9D1888E517540C96A
Invest for Success: Five principles you need to know
No matter where you are in your career journey, this webinar can help you understand the key principles of investing for retirement. From compounding to handling taxes to choosing investments, you’ll learn that how you invest for retirement is just as important as how much you save.
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 | 2:00 p.m. ET
Register here: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/4479318/F6053AE065609A46F4E8D9818ED8569C
Basic Estate Planning Strategies
Ensuring that our assets will pass to loved ones and causes that are near and dear is important to most of us. Discover the components of a basic estate plan and strategies to ensure that your wishes are met.
Thursday, May 16, 2024 | 3:00 p.m. ET
Register here: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/4479302/EA977B826A81007F05D4627F33EBCAE0
Make the move toward long-term financial security: Your mid-year retirement check in
For anyone halfway down the road to retirement, this webinar is a critical checkpoint. It takes you through the keys to successful money management, how to juggle competing financial demands and retirement saving strategies that can help put you on the path to lifelong financial security.
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. ET
Register here: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/4479293/3131F7D8FB01A94B7E9A73A4BCA5C394
Be well,
Miasha Wilson
HR Manager
MAP out an adventure!
The Michigan Activity Pass (MAP) is a statewide collaborative program between Michigan’s public libraries and participating partner destinations. MAP provides Michigan library cardholders the opportunity to discover and learn more about participating cultural destinations, parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas in the state at a discounted rate. Learn more at Activity Pass – Michigan Activity Pass (miactivitypass.org).
Kalamazoo area participants include
- Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Museum
- Calhoun County Trailway
- Gilmore Car Museum
- Kalamazoo Nature Center
- Kalamazoo Valley Museum
- Vicksburg Historic Village
- Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery & Visitor Center
Reminder: Ambrose Prize Nomination
Time remains to nominate a staff colleague for the W. Haydn Ambrose Prize for Extraordinary Service to Kalamazoo College. Through one act, or many, nominations should show how a candidate has made a positive impact on our community.
Nominations are due by Friday, April 19, 2024. Nominations may be submitted in the manner most convenient for the submitter, such as via paper format or by completing the online form. All nominations are kept confidential.
All staff members are eligible, regardless of the length of service or number of hours worked per year. Nominations will be retained for a period of three years. If a nomination was received in the past and continued support exists, additional documentation may be submitted to append to the original nomination. The Award recipient will be announced during the fall All Campus Gathering.
On behalf of the selection committee,
Renee Boelcke
TIAA Individual Counseling Sessions, April 2024 -June 2024
Dear Colleagues,
No matter where you are in life—just getting started or planning for retirement—a session with TIAA can help you create a plan for your goals. And, it’s at no additional cost as a part of your retirement plan. You’ll get answers to these questions and more:
- Am I invested in the right mix of investments to help meet my goals?
- Am I saving enough to create the retirement income I need?
- How do I take income from my retirement account once I stop working?
TIAA will be available these dates and times for one-on-one sessions:
- Tuesday, April 9, 2024 9:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. Mandelle Hall 1st Floor Conference Room, HR Wing
- Tuesday, May 14, 2024 9:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. Mandelle Hall 1st Floor Conference Room, HR Wing
- Tuesday, June 11, 2024 9:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. Mandelle Hall 1st Floor Conference Room, HR Wing
RSVP today, as space is limited. Register for sessions at https://shared.tiaa.org/private/tools/directscheduler/HALLOWE or by calling 800-842-2252, weekdays, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET).
Best regards,
Miasha Wilson
HR Manager
HR Buzz: Spring Forward
Daylight saving time will begin for 2024 on Sunday, March 10 at 2 a.m. EST, when our clocks will move ahead one hour.
Pro Tip Check/change the batteries in your smoke detector.
Did you know?
The time change impacts our circadian rhythm. Here are some ways to help with the adjustment.
- Keep your dinnertime consistent. Eat more protein and less carbs.
- Get more light! Go outside, take in the sunshine and fresh air. (Weather permitting, of course.)
- Practice good habits before bedtime. For example, no caffeine 4-6 hours before bedtime.
- Go to bed and get up at the same time. Schedule yourself so that you get at least seven hours of sleep.
ASR Healthcare Choices + Rewards Program
Dear Colleagues,
Did you know that healthcare costs vary by location?
Did you know that you can estimate healthcare costs and “shop” for planned procedures?
Did you know that you can earn money for choosing a reward-able location?
Starting, 9/1/2022, ASR launched a new Healthcare Choices and Rewards program. This program gives you the ability to “shop” for medical services and provides a reward for certain services when your visit a recommended location. We have created a webpage with more information regarding this program and included frequently asked questions. If there are any questions or concerns, please let us know.
Be well,
Miasha, and Renee
HR Team