Cougar Corner
SafeColleges Compliance Training
Weekly HR Cougar Corner Every other year we request that employees campus wide complete online training regarding sexual harassment, discrimination, identity theft and student records. This was last requested in 2018. In the next few days, staff and faculty will receive ...
Livongo Offers Free Tool to Help Address COVID-19 Behavioral Health Needs
Weekly HR Cougar Corner Livongo, a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) partner, is offering a COVID-19-specific version of its myStrength digital behavioral health resource. This self-service tool is now available to employees and their family and friends during ...
Home Office Ergonomics Tips
Weekly HR Cougar Corner As we spend more time working from home it is important to make sure that our "home office" is set up properly and we are conscious of our posture and movements throughout the day. Here are some ...
Staying Well
Fitness Resources During this time, you may find it difficult to stay positive and productive. One way to maintain a positive attitude is to make sure you get some physical activity everyday. Saving time on your daily commute by telecommuting? Use ...
Virtual Breaks with Co-Workers
Are you missing your Highland co-workers? Sheltering in place has kept us from friends and family, including our work family. We need to stay connected to people we are used to seeing almost every day. Consider scheduling virtual coffee breaks, lunches or ...
TeleWealth Virtual Assistance
Highland's third party administrator for our 403(b) plan, TCG Services, is offering free TeleWealth Virtual Assistance to help employees in our plan with financial questions during this turbulent economic time. Additional information on how to set up a virtual appointment ...
CARES Act Retirement Plan Provisions
CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security) Act Congress has passed the Coronavirus, Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act with provisions to positively impact retirement plan participants and plan sponsors. Among many other provisions, the CARES Act allows participants affected by ...
Tips for Working from Home
Contributed by Jeremy Monigold, Information Technology Instructor After doing this for a while now, I've made some observations that I thought I'd share. 1) As difficult as it may be, create a workspace for yourself. I finally took the time to carve ...
Benefits During COVID-19 Pandemic
Benefits During COVID-19 Pandemic Vision Plan On Highland's vision plan and need contact lenses or glasses? The link below contains guidelines on what you can do if you need glasses or contact lenses during the shelter in place mandate. COVID-19 Member FAQ Update Blue ...