DHEWD NEWS

Hi everyone!

I hope you had a chance to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather over the weekend. The sunshine is welcomed after so much rain lately, but I’m not sure I’m ready for the upcoming heatwave! I’m looking to update the DHEWD News based on the feedback received from staff through the survey (thanks again J), but still a work in progress. In the meantime, a few short notes below.

 

May Employee(s) of the Month

Congratulations to Kelly Fender from the Springfield Job Center and Jerri Bowles from the Office of Workforce Development.

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Kelly was recognized for her willingness to embrace change, take on additional duties, and give her all to not only the customers, but especially her staff.

Jerri was recognized for taking the lead to provide exceptional service to Missourians and willingness to embrace a difficult situation with such optimism and enthusiasm.

Continue nominating your peers here on the intranet for any award. Our colleagues do such great work worth recognizing!

 

ENGAGE 2.0

Each of you should have received the links for the next round of evaluations or feedback. Visit the ENGAGE 2.0 website for resources to help you navigate the process or reach out to HR.

 

Wellness News

Although many of the on-site DHEWD Wellness activities have been postponed due to COVID-19, the Wellness Committee has continued to keep the Wellness Intranet Page up-to-date with helpful information for you. For example, information about The American Red Cross Blood Drives during the month of June is posted there, along with Mental Health Awareness Month info and much, much more – be sure to check it out!

Also, the DHEWD Wellness Committee is brain-storming various virtual contests and wellness activities to keep all of the DHEWD’s “well” during this challenging time. If you have any virtual wellness activity ideas that you’d like to suggest, please email them to Leah.Norment@dhewd.mo.gov for the Wellness Committee to consider.

 

Spirit days

In light of everything external happening, there are no spirit days this week aside from Wellness Walk Wednesday. If you have ideas for spirit days, please send them to social@dhewd.mo.gov.  Join the conversation on the DHEWD Facebook page.

 

Have a great week and be safe!

 

Respectfully,

 

Danielle Briot

Interim Chief of Staff

Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development

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