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April 2020

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Featured News


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COVID-19 Updates 

News about the coronavirus is constantly changing. It is increasingly important to rely on a trusted source of COVID-19 related news, resources and prevention tips.

For the most accurate and up-to-date info, visit kycovid19.ky.gov. 


Governor Beshear attending Pinwheels for Prevention, which brings awareness to child abuse prevention in April

Pinwheels for Prevention Kicks-Off National Child Abuse Prevention Month

Nearly 2,700 blue and silver pinwheels cover the Capitol lawn in Frankfort, each representing every 20 live births in Kentucky last year.

This annual event, in collaboration with Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky, brings awareness to National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April. Kentucky ranks highest in rates of child abuse and neglect.

Click here to learn more about Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky


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Take Care Kentuckians: KEHP Member At-Home  Resources

 

 

As a KEHP member, there are several benefits available to you from the comfort of your own home.

Visit our new "Take Care Kentuckians" web page for mental health, physician telehealth services, physical well-being and educational resources accessible from your smartphone or computer.

Click here to discover more ways to be #HealthyAtHome!


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Your Kentucky Employee Assistance Program (KEAP)

KEAP is a trusted resource for all state employees, providing assistance with stress, anxiety, depression, substance abuse and financial concerns.

Staff are licensed and certified by the Kentucky Board of Psychology and experienced in assisting those with personal and work-related issues. 

Click here to visit KEAP webpage

Information you provide to KEAP will be held in strict confidence, as guaranteed by state and federal law.

During these uncertain times, KEAP has also provided tips and resources to help manage virus related anxiety, including daily "Wellness Breaks" to help you become more clam and focused. Click here to access


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Increase Productivity with LinkedIn Learning 

 

 

"LinkedIn Learning" is now offering (4) FREE webinars to provide remote employees with tools to increase productivity and decrease stress.

Featured topics include: Time Management, Managing Stress for Positive Change, Managing Virtual Teams. 

Click here to get started on LinkedIn Learning


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The Office of Diversity, Equality & Training (ODET) Featured Courses in MyPurpose

ODET offers an array of online professional development opportunities available to all employees and supervisors. Log-in to MyPurpose to take advantage of these online training opportunities: 

Featured courses include:

  • Connect and Communicate using Skype for Business
  • Office 365 OneDrive
  • Office 365 Review
  • Skype for Business Essentials
  • The Ultimate Real-life office 365 Productivity Course
  • Work Smarter with Documents in Office 365

Click here to log in to MyPURPOSE and register today!


Mary-Elizabeth Bailey and Secretary Gerina Whethers posing at IMPA-KY Awards

Commissioner Mary Elizabeth Bailey Receives Walter R. Gattis, Jr. Award

The Walter R. Gattis, Jr. Award is presented annually at the Kentucky Chapter IPMA-HR Annual Conference to recognize a Chapter member who has made significant contributions in the field of human resources management and in the promotion of the Chapter.

Mary Elizabeth has worked in State Government, specifically in Human Resources, for more than 20 years. Throughout her career she has served on numerous committees and is a member of the National Association for State Personnel Executives, International Personnel Management Association, and Society for Human Resource Management.

Congratulations Commissioner Bailey!

(photo: right - Comm. Mary Elizabeth Bailey, left - Sec. Gerina Whethers)


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