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World Day for Safety and Health at Work – April 28

April 28, 2026 by Deidre Mings

Building a safer, healthier campus community at Missouri State University Each year on April 28, the World Day for Safety and Health at Work highlights the importance of preventing workplace injuries and illnesses and reinforcing that safety is a shared responsibility. Safe and healthy environments are built through awareness, preparation, training, and everyday actions that … [Read more...] about World Day for Safety and Health at Work – April 28

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: Bear Shield, CARO, safe walk, safety, West Plains, workers compensation

🔷 Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)

April 21, 2026 by Deidre Mings

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a national observance dedicated to raising awareness about sexual assault, harassment, and abuse while promoting prevention, education, and survivor support. 🧠 Why SAAM Matters Sexual violence affects individuals across all ages, identities, and communities. SAAM is a time to: Increase awareness of sexual violence and … [Read more...] about 🔷 Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: Bear Shield, domestic violence, EAP, employee wellness, health, Mental Health, Mercy, safe walk, safety, Title IX, wellness

Wear Teal Day – April 2, 2025

April 1, 2025 by Deidre Mings

Sexual Assault Awareness Month April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a time to learn how to build connected communities and enhance awareness of sexual assault, harassment, and abuse. Show your support by wearing teal on April 2, 2025, in recognition of survivors and to help raise awareness. The History of Sexual Assault Awareness Month Efforts to raise … [Read more...] about Wear Teal Day – April 2, 2025

Filed Under: Employee Benefits Tagged With: EAP, employee wellness, leave, Magers, Mercy, safe walk, safety, wellness

Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Employee Resources

April 19, 2024 by Deidre Mings

This April, during Sexual Assault Awareness Month, learn how to take steps to build connected communities and enhance your knowledge of sexual assault, harassment, and abuse. NSVRC Resources: Missouri Raliance Rape-Crisis-centers list Online Resources for Survivors National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline MSU Resources: Employee wellness will offer a … [Read more...] about Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Employee Resources

Filed Under: Employee Benefits Tagged With: Communication, domestic violence, EAP, employee wellness, insurance, leave, Magers, Medical Insurance, Mercy, safe walk, safety, wellness

Take action to stop domestic violence; we support you.

August 25, 2021 by Deidre Mings

New leave available for victims of domestic and sexual violence. Effective, August 28, 2021, the University will provide employees (whether full-time or part-time) who themselves have been the victim of domestic or sexual violence, or who have a family or household member who has been the victim of domestic or sexual violence, with unpaid leave in accordance with the … [Read more...] about Take action to stop domestic violence; we support you.

Filed Under: Employee Benefits Tagged With: EAP, Employee Assistance Program, insurance, leave, Magers, Mercy, safe walk, safety

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