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<Title>Open Enrollment Information Session 2024</Title>
<Tagline>Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 12:00pm</Tagline>
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    <div class="html-content"><h6><strong>Please join us for a live, virtual Open Enrollment Information Session hosted by the HRSTM Benefits &amp; Wellness team.<br></strong><strong><br></strong></h6><h6><strong>Wednesday, 10/16/2024 at 12:00pm via Webex</strong></h6>
    
    
    
    <p><br></p><p>In this session, we will discuss the following information and more!</p>
    
    <ul>
     <li>What’s
         New for 2025?</li>
     <li>Who
         needs to make changes?</li>
     <li>What is the <a href="https://hr.umbc.edu/benefits/sps-workday/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">OneLogin process</a> for your SPS Workday account?</li><li>Accessing your <a href="https://stateofmaryland.onelogin.com/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Workday account</a>. </li>
     <li>State
         of Maryland Wellness activities - 2025 is a reset year.</li>
     <li>Healthcare Flexible
         Spending account – new annual limit!</li>
     <li>The new prescription vendor, MedImpact (State microsite coming soon!)</li>
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    <p> </p>
    
    <p>Please mark your calendar and use this <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://umbc.webex.com/umbc/j.php?MTID%3Dm8d0f78c53d30e558c89e4f29c2d02b36&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1728152054515526&amp;usg=AOvVaw10qrAdmYkKvoJA87jPU2p2" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Webex
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    <p>Not able to attend the information session? No worries! The session will be recorded and posted to the <a href="https://hr.umbc.edu/benefits/open-enrollment/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">HRSTM Benefits Open Enrollment website</a> by 10/22/2024, as well as additional Open Enrollment information as it becomes available from the State.   </p><p><br></p></div>
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<NewsItem contentIssues="false" id="144250" important="true" status="posted" url="https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/hr/posts/144250">
<Title>Important Changes Regarding Criminal Background Checks</Title>
<Tagline>Effective October 3, 2024</Tagline>
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    implementing background checks for new hires (which may include rehires and internal
    transfers) for all staff, contingent II, contingent I, and regular faculty positions. </div><div><br></div><div><div><strong>What positions will require a check at this time?</strong></div><div><br></div><div>● Staff - Nonexempt and Exempt positions in the status of Regular, Grant Funded, Contingent II and Contingent I</div><div>● Faculty - All regular faculty</div><div>● Any staff, faculty, student and/or volunteer working with minors other than UMBC Students</div></div><div><br></div><div><div><strong>What type of background check is required?</strong></div><div><br></div><div>● Fingerprint – All positions working with minors (children under age 18) require a fingerprint check.</div><div>● Commercial – All other positions will have a commercial background check through our vendor, National Background Investigations, Inc. The commercial check consists of criminal, sex offender, and Social Security Trace.</div></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><strong>What business process changes are taking effect with the new implementation?</strong></div><div><br></div><div><div>1. All job postings for staff (regular, grant funded, Contingent II and Contingent I) and all regular faculty will be updated with a statement that a background check will be required.</div><div>2. Candidates will be sent the background authorization form via PageUp to complete and submit to National Background Investigations.</div><div>3. All new/initial Contingent I contracts will require a background check. Payroll will launch the background authorization form.</div><div>4. All Contingent I contract renewals will require a check if the candidate has not previously completed a check within the past 6 months. Payroll will launch the background authorization form.</div><div>5. HRSTM will approve offer cards after the candidate has successfully completed the background check.</div><div>6. Payroll will approve Contingent I contracts after the candidate has successfully completed the background check.</div><div>7. Departments with positions that require a fingerprint check will coordinate with HRSTM by contacting <a href="mailto:hrbackground@umbc.edu">hrbackground@umbc.edu</a>.</div><div>(Exceptions during initial launch: Shriver/The Choice Program, AOP/TRIO and UMBC Police)</div></div><div><br></div><div><div><strong>When does this change take effect?</strong></div><div><br></div><div>All offer cards/contracts received on or after October 3, 2024 will require a background check to be completed prior to offer approval.</div><div><br></div><div>All active job postings (staff and regular faculty) will include the background check statement on or before October 3, 2024. HRSTM will update all active job postings in PageUp. Hiring departments will need to add the background statement to any active Interfolio postings.</div><div><br></div><div>Please add the statement:</div><div>A background check will be required.</div></div><div><br></div><div><div><strong>Have Questions?</strong></div><div><br></div><div>Contact <a href="https://hr.umbc.edu/employment-staff/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Talent Acquisition</a></div></div><div><br></div><div>A reference document is attached.  Please share with others in your area. </div><div><br></div></div>
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<NewsItem contentIssues="false" id="144245" important="true" status="posted" url="https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/hr/posts/144245">
<Title>New Maryland Wage Range Transparency Law</Title>
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<Title>USMF Wills Week Conference - coming soon!</Title>
<Tagline>October 21st - October 25th, 2024</Tagline>
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<Title>September Wellness webinars continued</Title>
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The answer: whatever age you are now! </div><div><br></div><div>Now is the perfect time to consider how your current lifestyle habits impact your future well-being. <span>Even planning to make a small change toward a more healthy lifestyle is a step in the right direction. </span></div><div><br></div><div>Register for the sessions of your choice to secure your spot!</div><div><br></div><div><div><h5><strong>Nurse Kathleen: Healthier by the Minute</strong></h5><div><strong><img src="https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/meips/ADKq_NbBjsfkQvG4tCk0Zisa9f-bOyZaaZYrclaOhz9H6iO92fST9_8O6rhXcHQiVjgFs6iPfYrHLE9a4UJ4F2FZTthxRC9rb6rG6Q6VQ5wL8c4E4guxpT4gAwlRh9d1BxQV9lzkM_IlxG5VnI0XmLeLv6oZraoHTcH64mdtkSpjSA=s0-d-e1-ft#https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/MDDBMEB/2024/03/9238374/klittleton_original.jpg" alt="KLittleton" width="142" height="178" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;"> </strong></div></div><div><br></div><div><div><strong>Friday, <strong>9/20, 11:30 am - 11:45 am: Childhood Obesity</strong></strong></div><div><div>Learn what childhood obesity is, the factors that contribute to it, and how to support healthier habits for the younger members of your family.</div><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fevents.teams.microsoft.com%2Fevent%2F0d10e444-0fd8-430b-9555-7d7abb439788@db05faca-c82a-4b9d-b9c5-0f64b6755421/1/01000191ffde7ad1-dd35902f-3a44-45d1-aec3-2ea07098a63f-000000/k2oti_muJTEnjd9b6PHjO_q-aoxk5rlHLi4sCMK5lTU=370" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Register for 9/20 Healthier by the Minute: Childhood Obesity</a><br><div> </div><div><div><div><strong>Friday, <strong>9/27, 11:30 am - 11:45 am: Understanding Flu Vaccines</strong></strong></div></div><div><div>Flu season is here! 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Learn what these "happy habits" are and how to incorporate them into your life.</div><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fattendee.gotowebinar.com%2Frt%2F8475161412367764063/1/01000191ffde7ad1-dd35902f-3a44-45d1-aec3-2ea07098a63f-000000/qot5GnCDSk9VzH3OPYpwfXTBgIeeP1YHUZKp-i-ib68=370" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Register for 9/23 Lifestyle Habits for Success</a></div><div> </div><div><div><strong>Monday, <strong>9/30, 11:00 am - 11:30 am: Upgrade Your Mindset</strong></strong></div><div><div>Upgrading your mindset begins with a practice of positivity. Positivity is not seeing the world through rose-colored glasses all the time; instead, it's cultivating the ability to see possibilities even when you're disappointed, angry, or sad. Your mindset upgrade will be your newest superpower!</div><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fattendee.gotowebinar.com%2Frt%2F8475161412367764063/2/01000191ffde7ad1-dd35902f-3a44-45d1-aec3-2ea07098a63f-000000/HhXowi0MpV0u_RTKszD4HBt-47u_XkysLX4r0b4d0_A=370" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Register for 9/30 Upgrade Your Mindset</a></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><h5><strong><em><br></em></strong></h5><h4><strong><em>Tuesdays: Wellness From the Kitchen with Chef Sandra Lewis</em></strong></h4><div><div><strong><br></strong></div><div><div><strong>Tuesday, <strong><strong>9/24, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: Eggplant Parmigiana</strong></strong></strong></div><div>No need to go out when you're craving Italian food - this simple and delicious vegetarian dish comes together easily on a weeknight. Learn how to create crispy, golden brown eggplant covered with a tasty tomato sauce for a low-calorie dish that is high in fiber and vitamins A and C. 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Hear from experts about the types and causes of back pain and lifestyle habits that can reduce back pain. </div><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fregister.gotowebinar.com%2Frt%2F8973651397099122773/2/01000191ffde7ad1-dd35902f-3a44-45d1-aec3-2ea07098a63f-000000/tMFiiedObhZISjkU7izSpy42L_Mi_4RpMcR65scJSGg=370" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Register for 9/25 We've Got Your Back: Habits to Reduce Back Pain</a></div></div><div><div><div><div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><br></div><div><strong><em><br></em></strong></div><h4><strong><em>Thursday Health Focus</em></strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>: <strong>The Caregiver Series</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></h4><div><strong><br></strong></div><div><strong>Thursday, <strong><strong>9/26, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: A Mindful Approach to Caregiving</strong></strong></strong></div><div><div><div><div>Learn how breathing, meditation, and gratitude practices boost compassion for yourself and others.</div><a href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fevent.on24.com%2Fwcc%2Fr%2F4639807%2F176BD634F4A67E254AA1D6E0191B7AB4/1/01000191ffde7ad1-dd35902f-3a44-45d1-aec3-2ea07098a63f-000000/pZm8NP26TCB7x37KOJXe4kGaZrw2jo0pvuC_9F0mWBU=370" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Register for 9/26 A Mindful Approach to Caregiving</a></div></div><div><div></div></div></div><div><br></div><div><strong><em><br></em></strong></div><h4><strong><em>Unwind Time Fridays</em></strong></h4><div><strong><br></strong></div><div><div><div><div><strong>Friday,<strong> <strong>9/20, 11:00 am - 11:15 am: See Others as Fellow Humans, Not Labels</strong></strong></strong></div><div>Embracing another person's or group's humanity is a continuous action that helps prevent us from seeing them as labels rather than people. 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<Summary>TIAA will be on campus in September, October, November, and December to meet with employees in-person. TIAA will still continue to offer virtual consultations.   No matter where you are in life -...</Summary>
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<Title>MSRP supplemental retirement webinars - September 2024</Title>
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