The annual Employee Health & Benefits Expo will be held on Friday, Sept. 26! Join your fellow employees at the Union County Agricultural Center and Simpson Events Center from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. for this great event.
What’s happening at the Expo?
The Expo provides opportunities for employees to interact face-to-face with our benefit vendors and learn about the benefits available to you. Meet representatives from Empower who administer the NC 401(k) and 457 plans, staff from The Employee Health & Wellness Center, representatives from BlueCross and Blue Shield, Liviniti, Sun Life, Atrium Health Employee Assistance Program, HealthMapRx, Civic Bank, and many more.
- Have lunch and mingle with your colleagues.
- Enter prize drawings and visit the photo booth.
- Play games sponsored by Union County Water and see live demonstrations.
The Expo does not happen without you! Please consider volunteering for a 20-minute slot to assist at the Expo. Volunteer slots are available at the registration table and gift station. Thank you in advance for volunteering your time.
Mark your calendar to attend the Expo and find more information here as this event approaches. We look forward to seeing you at the Expo!
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Updates are coming to the hiring process! Directors, Supervisors, and HR Liaisons will be required to attend one of the Hiring Manager Trainings to learn about upcoming changes. Topics will include following: Enhanced Recruitment Workflow, Best Practices for Compensation, Electronic PAF overview, closing out requisitions, and much more.
Available trainings are listed below. Please utilize the waitlist in NEOGOV if your first session choice is not available. You will receive confirmation if you are registered to attend from the waitlist.
- Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2-3:30 p.m. - Human Services Conference Room
- Wednesday, Sept. 17, 10-11:30 a.m. - HR Training Room
- Wednesday, Oct. 15, 8:30-10 a.m. - HR Training Room
- Wednesday, Nov. 5, 8:30-10 a.m. - HR Training Room
Click on this link to register for one of the trainings. IMPORTANT: you will need to log into your NEOGOV account prior to completing the registration process.
For questions or if you need assistance with enrolling, please contact Krysten Carlsen, HR Specialist.
The Employee Newsletter addresses emotional challenges you may be experiencing such as: Learning to Neutralize Stress Triggers, Regrets Facing Adults as They Age, Exercise and Creativity Can Help Ease Financial Stress, and much more!
The Manager Newsletter offers guidance to leaders on relevant issues such as: I need to confront an employee about an attendance issue but feel insecure about it; Can an employee assistance professional help me by role-playing the scenario? The Employee Assistance program is used for more than just mental health problems and/or substance use disorders!
Webinar: Suicide Prevention
Offered on Sept. 15, Sept. 23 and Sept. 29. Participants will:
- Recognize their role in suicide prevention.
- Learn signs of suicidality.
- Know what to do with someone who is suicidal.
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EAP Website
Did you know that our Employee Assistance Program has a website? Resources include a Training Center, Webinar Center, Legal Information, Disaster Preparedness, Connections for Caregivers, and more. Check out the website here! Password: COU137
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If you missed the introduction of Wellhub, review this email from the Management Team to learn about this new perk or visit County Connect.
Wellhub provides a wellness membership program with numerous resources to gyms, wellness apps, and information to prioritize your health and well-being.
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Our Employee Health & Wellness Center, managed by Atrium Health, is open to assist with your healthcare needs.
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- Visit the center website to schedule an appointment or call 980-993-9140.
- Same-day appointment slots are available each day and are visible on the website for scheduling after 6:15 p.m. for the following day. These appointment slots should be used for urgent care/sick visits only. Be sure to show up for your appointment or cancel your appointment in a timely manner if you are unable to attend.
- Flu shots are now available for covered health plan members. Contact the center to schedule your vaccination appointment.
Explore this month’s education resources from Atrium Health to learn about vaping and smoking, and the differences between asthma, COPD, and allergies.
Covered health plan members can meet with a registered dietician or nutritionist for up to 30 visits per plan year. Nutritional counseling offers personalized assistance in adopting healthy eating habits, making dietary changes, meeting your health goals, assisting with meal planning, portion control, and addressing eating patterns. Review this BCBS flyer for additional details and for information on how to find a provider.
Blue365 is a Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) sponsored program that offers discounts for members to save in areas like: Financial Health, Fitness, Healthy Eating, and Personal Care and Wellness. Discounts are offered on travel, fitness equipment, shoes and apparel, gym memberships, and much more.
To join, visit the website, fill out the registration form and choose your deal preferences. Learn more details about the Blue365 program and sign up today to start saving!
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