CAMPUS CONNECTIONS EMPLOYEE NEWSLETTER

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

GEOFENCING WILL DISCONTINUE AFTER 3/1

In early 2020, as a result of Covid, Misericordia was challenged to create policies and procedures to keep our residents and staff safe. During this time, we turned on the geofencing option in ADP to eliminate congestion at and around time clocks. As an organization, we are committed to continuing to move toward pre-Covid procedures. As a result, we feel that we no longer need to rely on geofencing in ADP. Given the Covid rates and mask compliance, we feel like it is safe for staff to return to swiping in at time clock stations. This change will be effective, March 1, 2023. Each area on campus has a designated time clock. Please reach out to your immediate supervisor for questions and concerns. Thank you for your continued commitment to Misericordia.

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HR/STAFF DEVELOPMENT LISTENING SESSIONS

Open to all staff, talk to your supervisor about attending this week's remaining listening sessions taking place in the Lois Gates Courtyard Inn. The purpose of these sessions is to gain insight and hear your thoughts regarding your overall work experience, so please attend if you can. The latest times are listed below:

• Tuesday (1/31)
• 10:00 am
• 11:00 am
• 1:00 pm
• 4:00 pm
• 7:00 pm 

• Wednesday (2/1)
• 10:00 am
• 11:00 am
• 1:00 pm
• 4:00 pm
• 7:00 pm

• Thursday (2/2)
• 5:00 am
• 6:00 am 

Again, please talk to your supervisor about attending a session that works with your schedule and accommodates the needs of your work area.



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UNDERSTANDING OUR REVISED MASKING PROTOCOLS

Some of you have asked why we have not moved to “mask optional” while we are at the moderate level of community transmission in Cook County. This is due to continued Covid activity on campus and continued fluctuating transmission levels in the community. We are looking for sustained reduced levels of activity both on campus and in the community. The goal is to keep the residents healthy but to also keep all of you healthy as you work closely with one another and the residents every day. Thank you for your patience as we continue to navigate covid in our everyday lives here at Misericordia.