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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

Vacation Leave Reminder: Use It or Donate It!

May 20, 2025 by Deidre Mings

With summer in full swing and June 30 quickly approaching, now’s the time to revisit your vacation leave balance. Missouri State University’s vacation policy allows full-time employees to carry forward unused vacation leave—but only up to a certain amount. If your balance exceeds twice your annual allowance by the end of the fiscal year, you’ll lose any hours over the … [Read more...] about Vacation Leave Reminder: Use It or Donate It!

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

Shared Leave Campaign Update

May 16, 2025 by Deidre Mings

Make Your Time Matter: Shared Leave Campaign Continues As we head into Week 2 of the Shared Leave Donation Challenge, we’re encouraged by the incredible generosity shown so far—and we’re keeping the momentum going! There’s still time to contribute and help us reach our goal while making a meaningful impact on the lives of fellow Missouri State employees. 💛 What Is the … [Read more...] about Shared Leave Campaign Update

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

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

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