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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

Vacation Time with Purpose: Donate to the Shared Leave Pool

May 2, 2025 by Deidre Mings

Make Your Time Matter: Donate Vacation Leave to the Shared Leave Pool As the end of the fiscal year approaches on June 30, Missouri State University invites you to turn unused vacation leave into something powerful — support for a colleague in need. 💛 What is the Shared Leave Pool? The Shared Leave Pool is a voluntary program that allows employees to donate accrued … [Read more...] about Vacation Time with Purpose: Donate to the Shared Leave Pool

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

July is Sarcoma Awareness Month

July 3, 2024 by Deidre Mings

Sarcoma Awareness Month, observed annually in July, is a vital campaign aimed at raising awareness about this rare form of cancer that develops in connective tissues. Throughout the month, efforts are made to educate the public about the signs, symptoms, and risk factors associated with sarcomas, such as: Persistent swelling or lump, especially in the arms, legs, or … [Read more...] about July is Sarcoma Awareness Month

Filed Under: Employee Benefits Tagged With: Communication, critical illness, Critical Illness insurance, employee wellness, FMLA, insurance, leave, Medical Insurance, open enrollment, shared leave, vacation leave, wellness

Shared Leave Pool Policy Change

July 1, 2024 by Deidre Mings

Parental Leave Benefit Expansion We are excited to announce an enhancement of the shared leave pool benefit, specially designed to support employees welcoming a new family member through birth, foster care, or adoption! The Shared Leave Pool enables employees to support co-workers during leaves, ensuring uninterrupted income through donated vacation time, subject to … [Read more...] about Shared Leave Pool Policy Change

Filed Under: Employee Benefits Tagged With: Accident insurance, Communication, Critical Illness insurance, insurance, Long term disability, open enrollment, parental leave, shared leave, Short term disability

Consider Donating to the Shared Leave pool

June 24, 2024 by Deidre Mings

Help make a difference in the lives of your coworkers during their times of need by donating your unused vacation hours to Missouri State University's Shared Leave Pool (SLP). If you have vacation hours that will be lost due to fiscal year maximums, consider donating them to the SLP instead. Remember, the fiscal year ends on June 30th, so now is the perfect time to ensure … [Read more...] about Consider Donating to the Shared Leave pool

Filed Under: Employee Benefits Tagged With: Communication, employee wellness, financial wellness, shared leave, vacation leave, wellness

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