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Workplace Recognition 2024 Electronic W-2 04 08 EAP Tip Sheet 11 December 2024 New Hires 03 Get inspired with healthy tips USG Well-being 06 Important Information & Instructions Taking Control of Your Finances Live Webinar----January 8, 2025 U Away From UNG Fun activities away from work New Nighthawks Emotional Wellness Toolkit 05 IN THIS ISSUE EAP Tip Sheet We Are Hiring 10 UNG Careers WeightWatchers 09 Stress Less. Savor More. 07
Resolve to journal Making a New Year’s resolution to journal is a powerful way to improve mental health and well-being. Journaling consistently can reduce stress and lead to clarity about life’s challenges. It’s also a way to reflect on personal growth and to set future intentions. Journaling for Wellness: Exploring Benefits, Techniques, and Lived Experiences – Presented by Mental Health America The start of a new year is a chance to refocus on your health and well-being. Take time to: Reflect on your goals Stay active Save for the future Connect with your community USG Well-being rewards USG has simplified how you can earn rewards! Members and spouses enrolled in a USG Anthem or Kaiser healthcare plan in 2025 can earn rewards for completing healthy activities January 1 – September 30. Earned rewards will be paid in your last November paycheck. Start the new year with a focus on your total health Mental Moment USG in Action Volunteer for MLK Day of Service January 20 USG employees are encouraged to volunteer on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a National Day of Service honoring Dr. King’s fight for racial equality. If you’re interested in volunteering on a different day, remember that USG employees can use their education support leave to volunteer at a school.
The contents of this article and referenced websites, such as text, graphics, images, and other material contained on the site are for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Reliance on any information provided by these websites is solely at your own risk. Acentra™ Health is not responsible for the contents of any “off- site” web page referenced from this server. Acentra Health. All rights reserved. Employee Assistance Program Tip Sheet The Power of Workplace Recognition Whether you’re looking to create a healthier and more productive workplace or perhaps struggling to meet your own personal performance goals, contact your Employee Assistance Program at the number below for guidance and resources. Praising employees, teammates, and peers at work for a job well done may seem like a simple act, however consistent recognition can have transformative impacts on employees and the workplace. When behaviors or performance that are valued are acknowledged, staff morale and self-confidence increase, and a supportive, engaging, and motivating work environment is cultivated. There are a few things to keep in mind when complimenting a peer or employee. For recognition to be effective it should be: There are a few things to keep in mind when complimenting a peer or employee. For recognition to be effective, you may consider incorporating: Anytime, any day, you have access to mental health professionals available to connect you with free and confidential services and resources to help you be your best. Simply call to get started today. Your Employee Assistance Program Learn more: at https://positivepsychology.com/employee-recognition/ Genuine, sincere, and enthusiastic, but not overblown Draw on specific examples, linking to actions or results If possible, provided in real time to the accomplishment Provided regularly Linked to the values of the group or organization Monthly employee spotlights, public recognition during team meetings, or a designated wall of fame Recognition during one-on-one meetings with employees or co-workers Encouraging peer-to-peer recognition programs where colleagues can recognize each other Scan this QR code using your phone camera to go directly to the EAP website 24/7/365 PHONE: 1.844.243.4440 WEBSITE: usg.mylifeexpert.com Code: USGCares
The contents of this article and referenced websites, such as text, graphics, images, and other material contained on the site are for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Reliance on any information provided by these websites is solely at your own risk. Acentra™ Health is not responsible for the contents of any “off- site” web page referenced from this server. Acentra Health. All rights reserved. Employee Assistance Program Tip Sheet Emotional Wellness Toolkit Your Employee Assistance Program Anytime, any day, you have access to mental health professionals available to connect you with free and confidential services and resources to help you be your best. Simply call to get started today. As the new year approaches, it’s a good time to take stock of your overall mental health. If you’re finding it hard to bounce back from difficult times or handle life stressors, the following tips can help. Commit this year to making improvements in the following areas to support your emotional wellbeing: Build Resilience. Try to look at your problems from different angles. There is often a way to reframe challenging situations. Reduce Stress. It’s impossible to remove all stress from life, but learning healthy ways to cope with everyday stress is important for physical and mental health. Schedule regular times for relaxing activities and seek help if your stress is interfering with your life. Get Quality Sleep. Lack of good quality sleep can take a huge toll on physical and emotional health. Assess your sleep habits and consult a health care professional if you have unresolved sleep issues. Be Mindful. Engaging in mindful activities can improve quality of life and emotional health by grounding individuals in the moment, reducing stress and giving our nervous systems a break. Apply Self-Care Practices when Coping With Loss. Take care of yourself if you have experienced a loss by talking to caring friends, being patient with yourself, and finding a grief support group. Strengthen Social Connections. Use this year to find one activity to share with someone else. If you’ve been putting off seeing a counselor, make this the year you make time for yourself. Reach out to your Employee Assistance Program to get started. Reference: National Institutes of Health. Emotional Wellness Toolkit. https://www.nih.gov/health-information/emotional-wellness-toolkit Scan this QR code using your phone camera to go directly to the EAP website 24/7/365 PHONE: 1.844.243.4440 WEBSITE: usg.mylifeexpert.com Code: USGCares
Federal regulations require that employees give their consent to receive the W-2 in an electronic format. UNG employees may elect to receive their W‐2 statements online through OneUSG Connect. Once consent is given in OneUSG Connect, it carries forward each year and does not need to be repeated. Follow these steps to consent to or confirm your current status: 1.Log into OneUSG Connect. 2.Click the Payroll Tile. 3.Click the Taxes tile from Employee Self Service. Click W-2/W-2c Consent. If you have already consented in OneUSG Connect to receive W-2 or W-2c forms, your status will indicate “Consent received,” no further action is required. 4. Click the box for “Check here to indicate your consent to receive electronic W-2 and W-2c forms.” 5. 6.Click Submit. Contact payroll@ung.edu regarding any questions.
Employee Assistance Program Live Webinar Series Join us on 01/08/2025 from 1:30 to 2:30 PM EST Contact us 24/7 at 1.844.243.4440 WEBINAR DESCRIPTION: For many individuals and families, dealing with finances can be challenging. If you get to the end of the month and feel like money has control over every aspect of your life, then this session is for you. You will learn the basic skills to be able to take control of your finances. Participants will also learn how to communicate about your finances and develop a plan to achieve your financial goals. TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR FINANCES JANUARY 2025 You may also register at USG.MyLifeExpert.com. When creating a new account, use company code: USGCares Scan Here to Go Directly to the Website
AWAY UNG Lisa Walker, Associate Director - Employer Engagement, and her daughter, Lexi Walker, were in the Sawnee Ballet Theatre’s production of The Nutcracker at the Focal Center in Forsyth County this year. Click here regarding future performances. How do you balance work and life? Share photos to hrnewsletter@ung.edu Cindy Burtz, Payroll Accounting Analyst, vacationed at Flamingo Beach, Aruba. Vicky Anderson, HR Associate, and her family visited Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park in Moab, UT.
For more information and to apply visit: go.ung.edu/jobs Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily and job postings are subject to be removed when closed or filled. WE ARE HIRING Administrative Assistant III, Student Affairs Job ID 279851 Business Support & Administrative Specialist Job ID 279858 Custodian, Convocation Center Job ID 280328 Electronic Systems Technician Job ID 280332 Senior Associate Athletic Director/CFO Job ID 280361 Assistant Director, Outreach & Community Engagement, CAMP Job ID 279870 Director of University Events Job ID 280480 Manager, Network & Telcom Engineering and Operations Job ID 279633 University Events Coordinator Job ID 280331 Administrative Assistant II, Student Health Job ID 280238
Daphney Hicks Assistant Director, Undergraduate Admissions, Gainesville Jordan Rowland Executive Director Government Relations, Government Relations & Economic Development, Dahlonega Issac Seabolt Rosso Custodian I, Facilities, Dahlonega NEW NIGHTHAWKS Blue Ridge Cumming Dahlonega Gainesville Oconee
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