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Before Election Day: Review Your Voting Leave Benefit

July 29, 2026 by Deidre Mings

Election Day is almost here! If you plan to vote on Tuesday, August 4, now is a great time to review Missouri State University's voting leave benefit and make your plan to cast your ballot. Voting Leave at Missouri State Missouri State supports civic engagement and encourages employees to exercise their right to vote. Under University Policy G7.02-7 – Leave Benefits, … [Read more...] about Before Election Day: Review Your Voting Leave Benefit

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: employee wellness, engagement, leave, voting leave, wellness

July 27 is National Love Is Kind Day

July 27, 2026 by Deidre Mings

Love Is Kind: Supporting Healthy Relationships and Knowing Your Resources July 27 is National Love Is Kind Day, a reminder that healthy relationships are built on kindness, respect, trust, and safety. It is also an opportunity to recognize the importance of supporting individuals impacted by domestic violence and ensuring employees know where to turn for help. At Missouri … [Read more...] about July 27 is National Love Is Kind Day

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Employee Relations, employee-relations, Featured Tagged With: Bear Shield, domestic violence, employee wellness, leave, Magers, Magers Health and Wellness, medical, Medical Insurance, Mental Health, safe walk, safety, wellness

Understanding FMLA and Leave of Absence at Mo State University

July 7, 2026 by Deidre Mings

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides eligible employees with job-protected leave for qualifying medical and family circumstances, including a serious health condition affecting the employee or an immediate family member. At Missouri State, FMLA is coordinated with existing leave programs to ensure employees have access to appropriate time away while maintaining … [Read more...] about Understanding FMLA and Leave of Absence at Mo State University

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

More Than a Paycheck:

June 3, 2026 by Deidre Mings

Discover the Benefits of Being a Mo State University Employee At Missouri State University, employee benefits extend far beyond insurance coverage and retirement plans. Many benefits are available to both full-time and part-time employees, while some programs are specific to full-time staff. From discounts and staff events to wellness resources, educational opportunities, and … [Read more...] about More Than a Paycheck:

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Employee Relations, Featured, Organizational & Talent Development, retirement Tagged With: 403(b), 457(b), Accident insurance, accommodations, Allstate, Asiflex, Athletics, bear pantry, Bear Shield, BearFit, behavioral health, bookstore, Bursar, cafeteria, Campus recreation, counseling, Credit Fee Waivers, Critical Illness insurance, dental, dental insurance, disability, discounts, EAP, ECCU, employee wellness, financial wellness, Flexible spending, FMLA, Hartford, health, Hospital Insurance, identity protection, leave, LinkedIn Learning, LTD, Magers, Magers Health and Wellness, Medical Insurance, Mental Health, Mercy, MOABLE, MOST, non-credit fee waiver, notary, nurse on call, Ombuds, OTD, parental leave, pharmacy, Physical Therapy Clinic, Recreation, safe walk, safety, Samaritan Fund, shared leave, sick leave, UNUM, vacation leave, Vision, vision insurance, voting leave, wellness

🌿 Understanding Prolonged Grief & Building Resilience

May 26, 2026 by Deidre Mings

Finding Support Through Grief: EAP Webinar and Employee Resources 🌿 EAP Webinar EAP Webinar Highlight | 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM EST Grief can be a complex and ongoing experience, especially in the years following widespread disruption and loss. This Employee Assistance Program (EAP) webinar focuses on prolonged grief, now recognized in the DSM-V, and provides tools to help … [Read more...] about 🌿 Understanding Prolonged Grief & Building Resilience

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: Bereavement, EAP, education, employee wellness, FMLA, leave, Mental Health, Mercy, sick leave, vacation leave, webinar, wellness

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