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In the October 15, 2024 edition of HappyHR:

  • Get Involved: Riverbat Resource Groups
  • Upcoming Benefits & Wellness Events
  • October 16th: Bake Sale for Employee Emergency Fund
  • RSVP for HR AMA on November 6th (Hot Topic: Recruitment & Hiring)

Launching Riverbat Resource Groups








CLICK HERE to access the survey to see currently suggested groups!


“Joining a Riverbat Resource Group is a valuable opportunity to enhance your workplace experience, contribute to a positive culture, and grow both personally and professionally. - QueenSamantha Ackers


To create a district wide culture of belonging without othering, and where all collaborate and connect exceptionally well, requires a reweaving of our identities and reconstitution of our sense of self. ‘I am because you are’ (Ubuntu). Riverbat Resource Groups captures this truth while underscoring a sense of deep unity between all of us.” - Larry Davis, Vice Chancellor Belonging & Purpose.

READ MORE

UPCOMING EVENTS

Benefits & Wellness for YOU


It's never too early to plan for your retirement, even if your golden years seem light years away. Here is a series of webinars that will help you get started.


Estate Planning: Five Essential Documents 

Tuesday, October 22 - 1:00 p.m. 

Webinar

Register HERE


TRS/ERS Ready to Retire Presentation

Wednesday, October 23 - 11:00 a.m. (TRS), 12:30 p.m. (ERS)

In-Person - HLC Presentation Hall (Building 2000, Room 1550)

Virtual Option Available

Register HERE


Your Retirement Plan at Work

Thursday, October 24 - 11:00 a.m. 

In-Person - HLC Room 1409 (Building 2000 by Grab and Go)

Virtual Option Available 

Register HERE

Support the Employee Emergency Fund


Whether you need a dose of sugary courage or a reward for getting your flu shot at Highland on Wednesday, Oct. 16, you'll want to check out HR's Bake Sale!


We will be set up in HLC Building 1000, just outside Room 1433 (aka the faculty lounge), from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with tables full of homemade cookies, cupcakes, brownies, and more. All proceeds go to the ACC Emergency Fund, which provides crucial assistance to members of the ACC community when they need it most.


FUN FACT: Calories don't count when you're helping out our family!


We know an emergency can happen to any of us at any time. It's our honor to support ACC colleagues during their time of need. We rely on private contributions, so any donations or cookie sales are appreciated.


Can't make it? Here's how to donate OR make a paycheck contribution

ERS Wellness Fair


As the provider of health insurance for ACC employees, ERS wants to make sure we know about all the wellness opportunities available to ACC employees. So they're inviting all of us to participate in the 5th Annual Adapt & Thrive Virtual Wellness Fair.

Each day you will have opportunities to: 

  • hear engaging speakers
  • learn about your benefits
  • participate in virtual fitness opportunities
  • listen to afternoon concerts

All participants will receive a great “Virtual Swag Bag” and five door prizes will be given away at the live sessions.


October 15 - October 18th

Click here for the full schedule of events and registration

Aflac Open Enrollment Coming Up


Eligible employees will be able to enroll or make changes to their Aflac coverage during our Fall Enrollment period from October 28 through November 8, 2024. Coverage changes will become effective December 1.


Cancer — Critical Care — Accident — Hospital


Learn more about Aflac policy benefits and view the enrollment form, rates, and Calendly scheduling link HERE:


Register HERE to attend one of the virtual or in-person enrollment sessions.

In-Person Sessions:


Wednesday, October 30

  • 8:30 a.m. - Riverside Campus Building G, Room 8132
  • 12:00 p.m. - Highland Campus Building 1000, Room 2402


Wednesday, November 6

  • 8:30 a.m. - Northridge Campus Building 2000, Room 2155
  • 12:00 p.m. - Round Rock Campus Building 1000, Room 1218

Virtual Sessions:


Tuesday, October 29

  • 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.


Thursday, November 7

  • 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.


Zoom Link

Flu Shot Clinics Still Open


We've seen a great turnout for our flu shot clinics! There's still time for you to get yours. Be sure to sign up and bring information about your health and prescription insurance coverage.


These shots are covered under most plans, but if you have questions, call an H-E-B pharmacy.


Register for the date and campus that's most convenient.

Highland

Wednesday, Oct 16

Room 1433

12pm-2pm

Register

Round Rock

Thursday, Oct 17

Room 8202

12pm-1pm

Register

Habitat for Humanity Workshop & Information Sessions


Austin Community College District (ACC) is teaming up with Austin Habitat for Humanity (Austin Habitat) to offer two IN-PERSON workshops that can help students, staff, and faculty learn about AND apply for Affordable Homeownership. These sessions are limited to first-time home buyers with a credit score of 620 or higher.


Below is a list of dates and times of the sessions. Please click on the QR code to register for one of the sessions.

Workshop & Information Session #1

Date: Oct. 17, 2024

Time: 10:00am-11:30am

Location: ACC Highland Campus, Building 1000, Room 2350 (Welcome Center)

Workshop & Information Session #2

Date: Oct. 22, 2024

Time: 10:00am-11:30am

Location: ACC Highland Campus, Building 1000, Room 2350 (Welcome Center)

Watch for Changes in Compliance Training Coming Soon

Changes are coming to ACC Compliance Training for FY25 to update best practices for compliance and to put all ACC employees on the same training calendar.


The changes go into effect on Friday, November 1, 2024. All courses completed before October 31, 2024, will fulfill FY24 requirements.


New FY25 compliance courses will be available on November 1, 2024. More info to come soon!

YOU ASKED!

Where can I go for resources on steps for the hiring process?


We're so glad you asked! You may recall from our July newsletter that the HR Office has initiated a collaborative Strike Team to project manage our recruit to hire (R2H) process to decrease the time it takes for a job to be posted, to the time a candidate accepts the offer - to 30 days or less!


We've made a TON of progress (thanks to our pillar leads: Lisa Griggs - Operational Excellence Soledad Garcia-Brady - Training; Anna Carrasco - Tools & Resources).


One of the outcomes we're thrilled to roll out is our Hiring Manager Checklist. This tool is currently for staff hiring, but check out our Staff Hiring FAQ website for more resources. Please note that the checklist and the rest of the tools and resources are "under construction."

Have a question?

Submit it HERE!

YOUR HR TEAM

Lisa Griggs

Compensation Specialist



WATCH THE VIDEO

"It was clear after having Lisa with us for seven months as an hourly employee that her resourcefulness and positive spirit were an asset to the team." HR Vice Chancellor Kelly Torrico said. "We were thrilled when she applied for and was selected for the position of Compensation Specialist earlier this year!"


We'll let Lisa tell us about herself in her own words, in this video Conversation with Kelly.


Thanks, Lisa, for helping make ACC a wonderful place to work!

ON THE ROAD

We launched our first HR AMA (Ask Me Anything) LIVE. The Hot Topic was Bullying. Click HERE for a link to the presentation.


We had a blast meeting local employees who enjoyed our theme - Halloweeeeeen! Join us on November 6th for the next HR AMA. The Hot Topic will be "Recruiting and Hiring."


A special thanks to Cara Crowley, Special Advisor to the Chancellor for Basic Needs Systems, and Christie Curtis, Director of Basic Needs Outreach, for sharing about the work being done to support ACC students in the area of Basic Needs.

Thank you for your hospitality, Elgin!

Ask Me Anything sessions are scheduled for 12:30 p.m. at each of the campuses HR visits. You can join us, no matter which campus you call home. We'll be sending out invitations before each visit, and you're welcome to attend in person or virtually.

HR CAMPUS VISIT CALENDAR
CLICK HERE FOR AWARDEES

DATES TO REMEMBER

October 15-18

ERS Adapt and Thrive Virtual Wellness Fair

October 16 - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Support the Employee Emergency Fund - HR Bake Sale

October 17 - 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

APTE Appreciation Pep Rally at Rio Grande

October 17 - 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Habitat for Humanity Workshop & Info Session #1

October 18 - 1:30 p.m.

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Employees

October 22 - 1 p.m.

Estate Planning: Five Essential Documents

October 22 - 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Habitat for Humanity Workshop & Info Session #2

October 23 - 11 a.m.

TRS/ERS Ready to Retire Presentation

October 24 - 11 a.m.

Your Retirement Plan at Work

October 28 - November 8

AFLAC Open Enrollment

November 1 - 1:30 p.m.

Four Steps to Resolving Conflict and Restoring Relationships

November 1

Compliance Training Changes

November 6 - 12:30 p.m.

AMA (Ask Me Anything) at South Austin

November 8 - 10 a.m.

General Assembly

For full descriptions and additional ACC Wellness webinars, click here.

Professional Development webinars are listed here.

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