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 HR Buzz is a monthly newsletter created to connect OA team members
with quick and important HR information.
HR Buzz is shared in the middle of every month.
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Below are the new team members who started in August and September.
Welcome to the OA Team!
 Front Row: SaiSrikar Puppala, Leela Ponna, John Wilson II, Laura Long
Back Row: Michael Stroud, Mattison Parker, William Watts, Jordan Miller, Trenton Hance
Not Pictured: Maria Saunders and Kenneth Rhoads
 Front Row: Prakriti Karki, Amillia Amick, Jena Hager, Shelly Huff, Wyatt McEuen, Dennis Carroll, Megan Cloud, Laura Edlow
Back Row: William Christian, Kiran Chekuri, Ethan Coffelt, Coltin Wright, Charles Burkhart, Onsiba Ogega, Caitlyn Callahan, Christopher Hanshaw
Not Pictured: Alicia Luebbering, JoDee Brinegar, Bhavana Paula
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September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and World Suicide Prevention Day is recognized each year on September 10.
Resources are available to OA team members including some simple strategies to help you stay on top of your mental health.
The Strive Employee Life & Family program, also known as SELF, is available to all benefit eligible OA team members at no cost to you. The SELF program is offered through ComPsych, and offers behavioral health counseling services to help with everyday issues such as stress, relationships, parenting, grief and loss and substance use. Trained staff will listen to your concerns and refer you to a local counselor for in-person help.
Each team member can get up to 10 counseling sessions per problem, per year, per person, with no limit on the number of problems.
Learn more about the SELF program here:
We can all help prevent suicide. The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States. |
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During the months of September and October, state team members are able to download the Calm app for free.
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To redeem your free Calm subscription, first log in or register your account, click here or scan the QR code, and enter your Calm promo code at checkout.
Your Calm Code: Missouri2023
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Be sure to scan the QR code or click the link and follow the prompts first. You will download the app after you receive your order confirmation and receive your personal promotion code.
Limited-time offer while supplies last.
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Having a healthy work-life balance is often one of the most important things that you can do to keep your mental health in check. With the annual leave sweep rapidly approaching, now is the perfect time to take a moment for yourself!
On October 31, annual leave above the maximum is lapsed. If you are currently over or nearing the annual leave maximum, work with your supervisor to plan some time away.
 Consider using any extra time you have stored up to spend the day with loved ones, engage in a hobby, or to rest and relax. All are great examples of activities that enhance your mental health.
Additionally, take advantage of the cooler weather and get outside! Exposure to natural environments has been shown to significantly boost mental health. Whether restorative or preventative, now is the perfect time to take advantage of one of Missouri’s conservation-managed outdoor areas.
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While you’re taking time for yourself to recharge, don’t forget to enter your time and leave and submit your timesheets by the ETA deadlines!
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Sign up for a membership at a Jefferson City YMCA in September, and you’ll get September and October free with a 12 month commitment.
Not located in the Jefferson City area? Locate a YMCA in your area to see what specials they offer!
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HB 417 - Creates incentives for the purpose of encouraging certain individuals to obtain employment-related skills
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT (SECTION 105.1600)
This act creates new provisions governing public employment. In the course of hiring considerations, as defined in the act, the act prohibits state agencies from denying consideration to any applicant based solely on the applicant lacking a post-secondary degree. A state agency may include prior direct experience and particular certifications and courses as baseline requirements but may not include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement.
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Human Resource Professional Day is September 26. Learn more about the Division of Personnel's HR team by checking out the photos below, and reading about each team member’s favorite part of working in HR!
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