September Source 2018

Benefits Open Enrollment + FREE Flu Shots at the Benefits Fair!

It's time to start thinking about your benefits options for 2019. During the month of October you can make changes to your health, dental, life, flexible spending account, and optional benefits plans. Have questions about your benefits options? Stop by the Benefits Open Enrollment Fair on October 16-17 at the Breslin Center to ask the MSU HR staff and benefits vendors your questions and to get your FREE flu shot!

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Best Doctors Benefit

Introducing Teladoc for Online Medical Care

Starting in October, employees will be able to use Teladoc - an online medical care service offering 24/7 access to a health care professional. Request a visit with a doctor at any time by web, phone or mobile app. If needed, a doctor can write you a prescription.

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New Support Options with Best Doctors

In addition to providing you with expert second opinions on your medical diagnosis, Best Doctors is now offering two new services. You now have access to coaching and interactive, online educational tools and the option to receive your medical records on a USB drive.

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NEW Professional Development Courses

Want to learn strategies for processing change or improve your communication skills? Organization and Professional Development is happy to offer new courses to help you reach your personal and professional development goals:

Thriving Through Change
ESL Advanced Communication Skills
Effective Communication Using Data Visualization

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Upcoming WorkLife Office Opportunities

We all need a little support, especially at the start of a new academic year when new tasks and projects are put on our plates. The MSU WorkLife Office has several upcoming opportunities for learning strategies and skills to manage your work-life fit, including the "Building Community in a Culture of Change" conference on October 16.

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Educational Assistance

Faces of Fatherhood Forum

Being a parent is hard, and there's no universal way to do it. Register for the Faces of Fatherhood Forum on September 28 to hear about the many diverse ways that people parent their children. There will be workshops, along with a panel of dads of various ages and experiences who will share their perspectives on being a father today.

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Veterans Welcome Picnic

2018 Veterans Welcome Picnic

On September 13, all MSU faculty, staff, and students who have served or are serving in active or reserve components of the U.S. Military are invited to attend the 3rd Annual Veterans Welcome Picnic. Bring your family along to enjoy the BBQ and stay for fun, prizes and conversation.

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Raising Awareness with the Know More Campaign

The Office for Civil Rights & Title IX began the Know More campaign by releasing an RVSM resource poster created in collaboration with the Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct Expert Advisory Workgroup. The Know More campaign is designed to raise awareness on how to help prevent relationship violence, stalking and sexual misconduct (RVSM); how to help those affected by RVSM; and where to find resources, supportive services and how to report RVSM.

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