OCTOBER 9, 2024

CHICAGO MARATHON POSSIBLE TRAFFIC DELAYS 

On Sunday, October 13, several streets will be closed starting at Grant Park from 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. for the Chicago Marathon. Please be sure to expect possible traffic delays and plan your route accordingly.

HAPPENING ON MONDAY

STATE OF THE STATE

Our second State of the State will take place on Monday, October 14 in the Jean Marie Ryan Center where all staff are expected to attend one of the following times:

• 6 a.m.
• 11 a.m.
• 1 p.m.
• 4 p.m.

A recording and PowerPoint slides of the topics discussed will be shared in a later issue of Campus Connections.

SAVE THE DATE

OPEN ENROLLMENT

Benefits Open Enrollment begins October 17, 2024 - October 31, 2024

Please ensure that you can login to your ADP account and verify that your address, phone number and email is updated before Open Enrollment begins.

Here’s how to update your personal information in ADP:

• Log into ADP: https://www.workforcenow.adp.com.
• Click the Myself tab, go to My Information, then Profile.
• From the Personal Info tile, click View more.
• A new window will pop up and you can update your information from there.
• Don’t forget to save your changes!

Forgot your ADP Login information?

• If you forgot your ADP username and/or password, click on “need help signing in?” and enter the information requested.
• If you are still having issues accessing your ADP account, please send an email to payroll@misericordia.com.

More details coming soon

• Information on the 2025 Benefit Plans will be shared with you soon.
• Please check your email and Campus Connections in the upcoming weeks for more details.
• For benefit questions, please contact HR or email HRbenefits@misericordia.com.

You can click here to read what you should know about the benefits.

RETIREMENT PLANNING: ALL 401K ELIGIBLE STAFF

The Human Resources Department is happy to announce upcoming 1 on 1 retirement planning sessions at Misericordia. Dan Madden, Retirement Advisor with Madden Funds Management will be available to discuss retirement planning, investment elections, and much more.

If you are eligible to enroll or are enrolled in the 401k Retirement Savings Plan through CorrellCo and would like to start planning for your retirement, please make an appointment to meet with Dan.

Please see the details below:

• What: Individual Retirement Planning Sessions (30-minute time slots)
• When: Friday, October 18, 2024
• Time: 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
• Location: Human Resources - 2001 W. Devon – in the Staff Development Conference Room

Please stop by Human Resources to sign up or call Human Resources at 773-273-3038 to select a time that works best for you! Please sign up no later than Wednesday, October 16, 2024

If you have any questions, please contact HR at ext. 3038.

CHICAGO PAID SICK LEAVE AND CHICAGO PAID LEAVE

This is a reminder for part-time and full-time employees hired prior to 7/1/2024 that your CPSL and CPL hours will stop accruing for the current accrual year in November or until you reach 40 hours for the benefit year. Accrual of Chicago hours (CPSL + CPL) will resume again on 7/1/2025. Click here to read more. 

THANKSGIVING TURKEY DISTRIBUTION

Sign-ups are only being accepted if they are done in this link. If you do not already have a SignUp Genius account you will be prompted to create one. 

Afterward, mark your calendar for Thursday, November 21 which will be the ONE DAY ONLY turkey pick-up date. It is your responsibility to write a note and ask a co-worker to pick up your turkey if you happen to be off that day. Again, this is a one-day-only Turkey Distribution Day.

ETIME EDIT SLIPS MEMO

Effective 10/1/2024, incomplete edit slips not in the possession of the supervisor when submitting payroll will impact paychecks.  Click here for the full memo related to Etime Edit Slips. The memo includes expectations of all regarding clocking in/out and contacting the supervisor if an edit slip is required.

ANNUAL STAFF FLU SHOT CLINIC

Dates:

• 10/14/24: 6A-1P & 6P-10P
• 10/15/24: 6A-12P & 1P-5P
• 10/16/24: 6A-12P
• 10/17/24: 8A-12P
• 10/18/24: 12P-4P

Location:

• Marian Center, Norkett Conference Room

Please bring your insurance card. Limited vouchers will be available if uninsured. 65+ flu shots will be available. TB Tests are not required this year.

FOUR FREE AT-HOME TESTS FOR EVERY U.S. HOUSEHOLD

If you have already ordered these free tests in the past, you are able to place another order of 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests as of 9/26/24. Click here to learn more!

ATTENTION ALL STAFF

NO PARKING

If you are parked on Thome Ave., Please come immediately to remove your vehicle or it will be towed, due to the construction on Thome Ave. There is no parking on Thome Ave til October 16.



IMPORTANT REMINDER

STAFF ID

Wearing your staff ID is critical for many reasons: 

• Swiping in and out every shift worked ensures your time is accurately documented.
• Swiping in and out improves efficiencies for payroll.
• Swiping ensures you can access buildings in case of an active threat. 

In addition, the expectation is that if you need to complete an edit slip, it must be completed at the time of arrival with your supervisor.

We appreciate your cooperation!

THE DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PROCLAMATION

From the Illinois Department of Human Services

As National Disability Employment Awareness Month is recognized and celebrated across the United States annually, in October, Governor J.B. Pritzker has issued a proclamation related to Illinois' commitment to celebrate individuals with disabilities who are working or seeking work and to encourage individuals and businesses to build and sustain a diverse workforce that includes individuals of all abilities through inclusive hiring practices and a supportive culture. Click here to read the full proclamation.

ALSO FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION

A MESSAGE FROM THE HEART

"Always greet people with a 'hi!', a smile, and a positive attitude. We all have challenges to get through. On that day, make someone’s day better than the day before." — Mary G (Marian Center)