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ONE Highland
This is a recent focused story, shared by President Kuberski.Realizing that the July 21 and 29 Express Registration dates were critical dates for students to register, there was a team effort to have Fall guidelines in place so that in ...
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Vaccination Survey Results
As a result of a recommendation from the Stephenson County Health Department, an anonymous survey was administered to Highland employees in June/July to determine our percentage of COVID-19 vaccinated employees. Below are the results.Out of 144 respondents, 122 (85%) were ...
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Culture Advantage Index (CAI)
HR Cougar Corner Last year, we began our ONE Highland journey to improve trust and accountability. A Culture Advantage Index (CAI) was sent to assess the culture at that time. To continue to measure our progress, another culture assessment will be ...
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ONE Highland
Members of the support staff were recognized for their hard work and accomplishments this past year at a Support Staff Year-End Celebration on June 16. Each member was recognized for their unique contribution to Highland's cultural beliefs of Rise Up, ...
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IDES Phishing Schemes
HR Cougar Corner The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) continues to monitor new phishing schemes targeting individuals. People posing as IDES representatives are trying to trick individuals into disclosing their personal information through text, email, and social media messages.
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Timing of Life/LTD Deductions
HR Cougar Corner As was communicated during Open Enrollment, we have changed carriers for Life and Long Term Disability (LTD) insurances from Reliance to Dearborn National and synced their enrollment period to coincide with our other insurances. Previously, Life Optional and ...
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
HR Cougar Corner Starting July 1 ComPsych Guidance Resources will be Highland's new EAP. The EAP offers confidential emotional support, work-life solutions, legal guidance, financial resources and online support. A representative from ComPsych Guidance Resources will be at the August 26 ...
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Travel Resource Services
HR Cougar Corner Effective July 1, Highland has a new resource for travel assistance. Assist America, through BCBSIL, offers around-the-clock emergency and information services that can help you access emergency assistance when you are traveling 100 or more miles away from ...
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Salary Increases for Regular Full-time and Part-time Administrative, Professional and Non-Union Classified Staff
The Board approved a 2% increase for FY22 at their June 22 meeting for all eligible regular full-time and part-time administrative, professional and non-union Classified staff. This salary increase reflects the conservative budget guidelines projected for the fiscal year and ...
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27 Pays Reminder
In 2021-2022, regular classified, administrative and professional employees (excluding April and September grant employees) will actually receive 27 paychecks. There will be an adjustment in the FY22 biweekly pay for full-time administrative and professional employees. Each paycheck will be 1/27 ...
