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World Caring Day

June 6, 2025 by Deidre Mings

💛 Show You Care at Missouri State June 7 is World Caring Day, a reminder to pause and show compassion for those around us. At Missouri State University, we believe in building a campus community rooted in kindness, support, and connection. Whether you give time, food, or resources—your caring actions matter. 🤝 Make Your Time Matter: Donate Vacation Leave to the Shared … [Read more...] about World Caring Day

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: bear pantry, employee wellness, financial wellness, leave, shared leave, United Way of the Ozarks, vacation leave, wellness

Shared Leave Campaign Update

May 23, 2025 by Deidre Mings

Make Your Time Matter: Shared Leave Campaign Continues As week three of the Shared Leave Donation Challenge comes to a close, we’re grateful for the amazing support so far—and we’re excited to keep the momentum going! There’s still time to take part and help us meet our goal, all while supporting fellow Missouri State employees in a meaningful way. 💛 What Is the Shared … [Read more...] about Shared Leave Campaign Update

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: employee wellness, financial wellness, FMLA, leave, parental leave, shared leave, sick leave, vacation leave

National Donate a Day’s Wages to Charity Day

May 14, 2025 by Deidre Mings

💚 May 14: Make Your Impact at Missouri State Observed annually on May 14, Donate a Day’s Wages to Charity Day encourages people to give one day’s income to a cause that matters. It’s a simple, powerful way to show compassion and community spirit—and at Missouri State University, you have multiple ways to make that impact. Whether you choose to give your time, resources, or … [Read more...] about National Donate a Day’s Wages to Charity Day

Filed Under: Employee Benefits Tagged With: bear pantry, employee wellness, Foundation, leave, shared leave, United Way of the Ozarks, vacation leave, wellness

National Limerick Day

May 12, 2025 by Deidre Mings

The Healing Power of Poetry, Health, and Creative Pursuits National Limerick Day on May 12th celebrates the joy of playful poetry—but the benefits go beyond fun rhymes and clever verses. Creative pursuits like writing poetry or engaging in other artistic activities can reduce stress, boost mood, and support overall well-being. Studies show that creative expression activates … [Read more...] about National Limerick Day

Filed Under: Employee Benefits Tagged With: credit fee waiver, EAP, education, employee wellness, fee waiver, leave, Mercy, parental leave, shared leave, sick leave, vacation leave, wellness

Don’t Let It Expire—Relax or Inspire!

May 5, 2025 by Deidre Mings

Vacation Leave As summer draws near and the fiscal year winds down, it’s the perfect moment to check your vacation leave balance. At Missouri State University, full-time employees can carry forward vacation leave—but only up to a point. If your balance exceeds twice your annual allowance by June 30, you’ll lose those extra hours. How to Check Your Balance: 🖥️ MyMissouriState … [Read more...] about Don’t Let It Expire—Relax or Inspire!

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: benefits, employee wellness, leave, parental leave, shared leave, vacation leave, wellness

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