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A Soccer Filled Summer

This summer, HWS community members were instrumental at the Goals Galore Soccer School. Led by Shawn Griffin, Hobart head soccer coach and owner of the Goals Galore Soccer School, the coaching staff included HWS Athletics and Sports Medicine staff, William Smith soccer players, faculty and siblings, children and spouses of HWS employees and students.

The Student Accounts Team

We would like to give a huge shoutout to Becky Barnes and Steve Terrell in the Student Accounts Office. From our submitter: “They are a tiny but mighty team of two. Any questions about bills, payment plans or changes to your student account? They have your answer! They are always extremely personable and willing to help, even when they are at their busiest.”

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Extending a warm welcome to our newest employees!

Join us in congratulating the following HWS employees on their retirement!

HWS’ Employee Assistance Program, Bree Health, offers confidential counseling and individualized wellbeing resources that can support you when you need it. Employees and family members can receive support through Bree Health’s web portal or mobile app. View the Bree Health flyer for registration instructions.

MDLive is a 24/7 telehealth platform providing virtual medical and mental health services for non-emergency conditions offered to HWS’ medical plan users. Users can access board-certified doctors and licensed therapists via video or phone for urgent care, primary care, dermatology and mental health support. MDLIVE offers a convenient, low-cost alternative to in-person visits, with the ability to send prescriptions to your local pharmacy. Eligible members can register for MDLIVE the following ways – Online, Text, Call, or using the MDLIVE app.

Upcoming Learning Opportunity: Tuition Benefits Information Session

HR will host an information session on Wednesday, Oct. 15 from 4 - 4:30 p.m. in our office (451 Pulteney) to provide an overview of HWS’ tuition benefits.

Employees with individual questions regarding their specific situation are encouraged to schedule a "Tuition Assistance Mini Session" with Assistant Director of HR and Payroll Morgan Dianetti, who has individual meetings available between 10/16 and 10/24.

New Employee Self Service Feature: Employees can now view their compensation history in PeopleSoft by clicking on the “Compensation History” tile. 

Annually, employees should review and update their emergency contacts. Access your emergency contacts and address information through the “Personal Details” PeopleSoft tile.

Have questions about how to use PeopleSoft or any of its features? Email HR@hws.edu. 

Vaccine Clinics

HR is partnering with Wegmans to offer Vaccine Clinics on the following dates: 

Flu/Covid Clinics: 9/30: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Vandervort Room
Flu/Covid Clinics: 10/9: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Vandervort Room
Flu/Covid Clinics: 10/16: 10 a.m to 2 p.m. – Bartlett Theatre

Registration information to follow.

Walking Group

Human Resources invites you to join the Weekly Walking Group each Wednesday. Whether you’re looking for a chance to stretch your legs or an opportunity to meet other colleagues on campus, we hope that you’ll join us!  If you would like to receive a reminder about the walking group, please provide your email here.

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Meet Jax! He loves his morning walks around the beautiful Quad but loves pets from HWS community members even more. Thanks to Jenna Terrell for letting us feature Jax!

Do you want to have your pet featured in an HR newsletter? Send pictures and info about your pet to the HR inbox at hrnewsletter@hws.edu!

HWS’ benefits Open Enrollment period will take place this fall. All employees will receive information via email and physical mail about Open Enrollment. Outside of an IRS-designated Qualifying Life Event, Open Enrollment is the only time during the year where employees can sign up for benefits, make changes to their benefits or cancel benefit coverage. 

Employees are strongly encouraged to review all Open Enrollment information and participate in the Open Enrollment period.

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