DHEWD Wellness: Gratitude Challenge
As we prepare for the upcoming holidays, let’s take some time to reflect and be grateful!
Please use the 2023 Gratitude Challenge calendar for the month of November to be kind to yourself and let others know how much you appreciate them. Feedback shared at dhewd.wellness.committee@dhewd.mo.gov may be featured in DHEWD News.
Welcome Taylee Soukup
Welcome Taylee Soukup to the Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development!
Taylee has joined DHEWD as the Director of External Relations.
We are happy to have you join our team!
Reminder: All-Staff Meeting
We look forward to bringing everyone together tomorrow, November 15, for the All-Staff Meeting!
Join us from 1-2:30 p.m. for updates, announcements, recognitions, and more.
1-on-1 Retirement Assistance
Do you have questions about your retirement savings? Schedule a 30-minute virtual meeting for one-on-one assistance.
During your meeting, you can establish or evaluate your retirement savings goals, review your account or enroll in the plan, learn about investment options, make account changes, ask questions, and more!
Timeslots are available on:
Cybersecurity Training: Hello
Receiving a text message from a wrong number could seem harmless, but it can sometimes lead to a scam.
Take a few minutes to learn about the warning signs during this month's NINJIO cybersecurity training.
NFL Pick'em
Six games ended with a game-winning field goal with no time remaining in Week 10, the most in a single week in NFL history. Were you on the correct side of those kicks?
Christopher Will was only on the correct side of two of those games but still finished 9-5 to earn the top spot for the week.
Chad Luetjen, Otto Coon, Jason Strickland, Glen Farrow, Taylor Steele, Don Hutchings, and Johanna Appel each went 8-6 to tie for second.
Christopher and Will are tied for the season lead at 96-54, while Otto and Jason are tied for third at 94-56.
The DHEWD Autopick entry had its worst week of the season with just three correct picks. Yikes!
Good luck in Week 11!
Questions? Please contact Jason Strickland at jason.strickland@dhewd.mo.gov.
ICYMI: Microsoft Update
We are excited to announce the Microsoft 365 (M365) Office Suite deployment, advancing productivity and collaboration for the State of Missouri. The M365 Office Suite deployment is part of our Digital Government Transformation (DGT) portfolio of projects, with a goal to improve how we work together to serve our citizens.
Our M365 Office Suite deployment is scheduled for November 27, 2023. Watch for instructions for accessing the M365 Office Suite and resources to help you learn how to leverage your new tools.
Training and Support: Visit M365 Help for learning resources, project announcements, FAQs, and user guides.
What happens next? Watch your inbox for additional info about the next steps and action items.
Prepare for Retirement
Whether you're a new employee or close to retirement, the MO Deferred Comp Fall Webinar Series can help you.
Learn about budgeting, your benefits, investing, and more by signing up for webinars through December 1.
When you attend a webinar, you'll receive a certificate of completion and be entered to win deferred comp gear!
You do not need to be a participant in the deferred comp plan to be entered into the prize drawing, but you must be a current employee or have retired from the state of Missouri.
Learning Framework: Lead Change
Change can be an intimidating topic. It means moving away from things that are comfortable, and sometimes it means taking risks. In November, the Learning Framework will showcase how to get excited about change and how to implement it effectively.
Change can come in many forms. New team members, best practices, software, budget, and more can shake up your comfortable routine.
As we continue to enhance the positive team culture at the State of Missouri, it is critical that we anticipate, accept, and implement change.
This Forbes article explains many workplace change factors and how to best manage them. In November, consider an ENGAGE conversation about prior, current, and anticipated change. Some topics you might discuss are:
- What went well?
- Were there any areas for improvement?
- What made you nervous about that change? Or, what was exciting about it?
- Do you have any ideas for change that you can implement or lead?
Use the ENGAGE website as your resource. View November’s topic for Lead Change for helpful resources, such as podcasts, articles, and more!
MO Learning can also help you develop great skills or further your understanding of topics you already know. Get started today with one of the following recommended courses:
By getting comfortable with change, you are improving the positive impact on the people and communities we serve.
For questions, email DHEWDhr@dhewd.mo.gov.
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