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Redeeming Your Time
January 6, 2023
Right Now Media

From RightNow Media @ Work, this series of short videos is focused on ten simple practices to help us effectively manage our time and eliminate distractions preventing progress. This series is presented by bestselling author, Jordan Raynor.

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Baylor Health Insurance
January 5, 2023
Baylor Health Insurance Cards

UMR is pleased to be your benefits administrator. We encourage all those who elected into the Baylor Health Plan for 2023 to please register and download the UMR phone app using the UMR Portal to access your new insurance cards which were also mailed to your home address on file. UMR is committed in providing you with excellent claims administration and customer service. UMR takes pride in being flexible, effective, and focused on you and your dependents.

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Update Your Personal Info in Ignite
January 2, 2023
Ignite Icon

Take 5 minutes today to login to Ignite and take the critical step to ensure your Emergency Contact (a close friend or family member) can be contacted in the case of an emergency. Make sure your address on file is correct as well.

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Five Ways to Increase Employee Knowledge and Skills
January 1, 2023

Managers play a key role in how employees develop, how much they develop, and how fast they develop. Here are five tips to keep top of mind.

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Advent Devotionals Week 4 - Peace
December 18, 2022
Advent

Earlier this month, Baylor faculty and staff came together to join in a time of prayer and worship at the Lift Up Your Hearts service. It was a wonderful reminder of the importance of nurturing our faith for spiritual wellness in ourselves and the University. Even though the semester has ended and the Christmas and New Year's break is upon us, you can still prepare to celebrate Christmas with your Baylor family by engaging with daily devotionals through the Preparing Our Hearts for Advent series. Week 4 invites us to reflect on peace during the holiday.

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University Holidays & Timecards
December 17, 2022
Christmas Timecards

The University will observe the Christmas and New Year's Day holidays from Fri. Dec. 23 - Mon. Jan. 2. Biweekly employees should pay special attention to timecard entries and submissions during this period and managers should ensure all time cards are approved by any deadlines. Use this Holiday Timecard FAQs document for more information on this current pay period. Review the University holiday timecard guidelines for assistance.

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Crisis Resources
December 15, 2022
Baylor Crisis Resources

Challenges can arise even during the holidays. There are resources to help. Learn more about virtual healthcare, retirement funds, employee assistance program and other resources to help you or your family during difficult times with regard to counseling, crisis intervention, or legal concerns.

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FitCheck at Baylor
December 5, 2022
FitCheck

The department of HHPR invites you to participate in a health and wellness check run by our students in conjunction with the Family Practice Residency program of Waco. The program will follow University health & safety guidelines for COVID-19.

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Adoption & Foster Seminar
December 5, 2022
adoption seminar

On Tuesday, December 13 from 6:00pm till 8:00pm in the Clifton Robinson Tower, Suite 200 (2nd floor, HR Training Room) an informative seminar will be presented by Baylor Human Resources along with Nightlight Christian Adoptions and Arrow Child & Family Ministries. Register today. Learn about the adoption and foster care processes and the adoption assistance benefits Baylor offers to eligible Baylor faculty and staff.

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Getting Unstuck
December 4, 2022
BU Sign

We tend to think of success as a linear progression of unimpeded forward progress. But success isn't a straight line. Many of us feel confused, defeated, or discouraged as we work toward our goals. We feel stuck, but that doesn't mean we have failed. In this five-part series through RightNow Media@Work, speaker and bestselling author Nona Jones will unpack practical ways to get out of the emotional, mental, and intellectual ruts we often find ourselves in. It's time to get unstuck.

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Spring Student Employment Reminders
December 3, 2022
Student Employment

Need to hire spring student workers? Here are some things to know that will assist student worker managers with tools and forms for hiring, rehiring, separations and any changes. Guided Learning and the Journeys Tile in Ignite are also available tools for student worker hiring.

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Mental Health First Aid Training
December 1, 2022
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Mental Health First Aid is an interactive training course that introduces students, faculty and staff to the risk factors and warning signs of mental health challenges. Required "pre-work" will be sent out prior to the class. This training class will be held December 9 & 14. Register today using the Ignite Learning module tile. Learn more about the value of this course offering by reading these Baylor faculty & staff testimonials.

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Faculty Training Opportunities with LATS
November 30, 2022
LATS Training

Library and Academic Technology Services (LATS) offers numerous opportunities to expand your horizons, with targeted training in technologies such as Canvas, SPSS, and more. Whether you are new or an experienced faculty, we invite you to join one of our many sessions listed here.

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United Way Leadership Challenge
November 29, 2022
United Way Header 600

The 2022 United for Waco Leadership Challenge is coming to a close this week! With the participation of every faculty and staff member, Baylor University will continue to maintain its role in the support of our community. Make a gift today at baylor.edu/hr/UnitedWay by Dec. 9.

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November BaylorPLUS Salute Nominees
November 28, 2022
campus leaves

See which of your peers have been nominated for their "above and beyond" service in the month of November! Salutes may be submitted by colleagues, students or parents throughout the year. Nominate someone today!

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IMPORTANT: Required Annual Notices
November 21, 2022
Alert

As an employer, Baylor University provides annual notices on various topics to keep you informed. These notices are provided for awareness of options, laws, and resources. You can view these notices online.

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The Power of Habit
November 20, 2022
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Baylor Human Resources is offering a course in December that can help you improve focus, organizational skills and more. The Power of Habit will be December 15. You can register online in Ignite through the Learning module tile.

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Faculty & Staff Spiritual Wellbeing Opportunities
November 19, 2022
Spiritual Wellbeing

We enjoyed experiencing the Baylor Faculty & Staff Chapel with you all and hearing from senior pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Waco, Hannah Coe, on Nov. 9. The next opportunity to enrich your faith at work and join in a service of prayer and worship on campus will be on Dec. 8 at the Lift Up Your Hearts event. Learn more about Baylor's efforts to encourage faculty and staff to pursue their personal faith in ways that enrich their families and overall wellbeing.

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Gratitude Is Good Medicine
November 18, 2022
gratitude

The Harvard School of Medicine reported "Gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness. Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships." The American Heart Association promotes that regular gratitude practice can make you healthier.

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Baylor 101: About the Board of Regents
November 16, 2022
Baylor 101: Board of Regents

In case you missed the latest Baylor 101, which featured a discussion on the Baylor Board of Regents, it is now archived online along with previous sessions on Benefits and the Endowment. We'll kick off a new semester of Baylor 101 in late January.

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Thanksgiving Break & Timecards
November 15, 2022
thanksgiving & timecards

The University will observe Thanksgiving with a break from Wednesday, November 23 – Friday, November 25. Biweekly employees, please pay special attention to timecard entries and submissions during this pay period which ends Saturday November 26. Review the Timecards During University Closures Guide for assistance.

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September & October BaylorPLUS Salute Nominees
November 13, 2022
Campus Leaves

See which of your peers have been nominated for their "above and beyond" service in the months of September & October! Salutes may be submitted by colleagues, students or parents throughout the year. Nominate someone today!

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Lift Up Your Hearts
November 9, 2022
Lift Up Your Hearts

Baylor will bring the fall semester to a close with the annual Lift Up Your Hearts service of prayer and worship for the Baylor Family at 11am Thursday, Dec. 8, in Paul W. Powell Chapel at Truett Seminary. A complimentary luncheon will follow at noon in the Paul and Katy Piper Great Hall.

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Spiritual Wellbeing for Leaders
November 9, 2022
silence and solitude

In the September issue of Leading @ BU newsletter, we encouraged you to check out Session 1 of the five-part RightNow Media @ Work series, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry to help you learn and grow in your own spiritual wellbeing. In this issue, we continue the series with Session 2, Silence and Solitude. Feel free to share these resources with your team(s) during a staff meeting or even in one-on-one meetings with direct reports. Click the headline of this article to learn more.

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Have You Completed Your #BearAware Training?
November 8, 2022
cybersecurity awareness

Time is ticking toward the November 11 deadline to complete the mandatory cybersecurity training required by Baylor's insurance policy. The training only takes about 35 minutes and will help you to be #BearAware about common cybersecurity threats that impact our campus community on a daily basis. Complete your training ahead of the deadline to avoid losing access to campus systems. Visit its.web.baylor.edu/bearaware to learn more.

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Supporting Employees in Unforeseen Crisis
November 8, 2022
help support

As a leader, you may be called upon to support individual team members who are struggling with personal issues. The personal issue could range from an unforeseen financial need to a mental health crisis. Knowing where to turn for support can make a positive impact on connecting the individual to appropriate resources. While 911 and 988 may be appropriate for emergencies, the Baylor Family Compassion Fund or the Employee Assistance Program may be more appropriate for a non-life threatening crisis.

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Recognizing and Thanking Others with BaylorPLUS
November 8, 2022

This is a time of year when many reflect on what they are grateful for and the people who matter most to them. As a leader at Baylor, you may be thinking about your team and how to thank each person for their contribution and all the amazing work they do in service of our mission. Click on this headline to learn more about BaylorPLUS, a University recognition program.

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MBB Faculty & Staff Appreciation Game
November 7, 2022
MMB Game

To thank Baylor faculty and staff for their support, Baylor Athletics is hosting a halftime tailgate at their men's basketball game (11/14) against Northern Colorado at 7pm Faculty and staff can receive free admission at the door with their Baylor ID and head to the Stone Room on the concourse for some halftime tailgating. RSVP today!

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Connecting Employees to the Baylor Experience
November 7, 2022
appreciation night family

It's significant for you as a manager to consider your role in helping employees positively connect with Baylor as well as embody the mission. To experience Baylor is to experience its people, processes and programs. Click on the headline of this article to learn more about how you can help your team connect to the Baylor Experience.

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What to Know about Job Profiles & Pay Grades
November 5, 2022
Compensation

A leader recently asked to know more about job profiles and how they correlate to pay bands in order to better understand compensation decisions when hiring, considering a promotion and working through merit pay allocation. Click on the headline of this article to learn more.

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Preparing Your Team for Inclement Weather
November 5, 2022
inclement weather

With the coming of the holiday season it's best to prepare your team for potential inclement weather situations in relation to University operations. Click on this headline to learn more about University closure procedures.

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FMLA Quick-Reference Guide for Leaders
November 4, 2022
FMLA

For faculty and staff with supervisory responsibilities, a fundamental knowledge of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is key for supporting employees appropriately and promoting effective application of University leave policies and procedures. Click this headline to learn more about this vital employee process.

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What Kind of Issues Should You Bring to HR?
November 3, 2022
Decisions

Some people think that you should only go to Human Resources when you have a major problem. However, there are many cases for what seems like a minor problem can be a symptom of something larger. Click the headline of this article to read some examples of the kind of situations to have HR involved.

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Ignite System Downtime
October 31, 2022
Ignite

Our next Ignite system update from Oracle is scheduled Friday, November 18 – Sunday, November 20. During the update, Ignite access and/or services will not be available. Learn more.

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Help Support The Store
October 30, 2022
The Store

Baylor Staff Council's Fall Service project is a food drive to support The Store. The Store helps support Baylor students who struggle with food insecurity, which is more common than you might expect. This drive is happening now through Nov. 15.

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Our Baylor, Our Call to Lead
October 29, 2022
Our Baylor, Our Call to Lead

Through Our Baylor, Our Call to Lead, we want to show how this institution's faculty and staff are making a difference – not only in the lives of our students, but in the future trajectory of Baylor University. There are a variety of areas where faculty and staff can give, connecting their passions with their philanthropy to make an immediate, significant impact on campus.

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Managing Money for Caregivers - Panel Discussion
October 23, 2022
Caregiver Managing Money

This seminar happening on Tues. Nov. 8 at 3pm in the HR Training Room (CRT Suite 200) is designed to help you have conversations about finances, POAs and wills, and if applicable how to access VA benefits. You can register for this seminar by logging into Ignite and searching the seminar title inside the Learning Module tile.

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A Thank You to Everyone that Supported Appreciation Night
October 22, 2022
Appreciation Night

Thank you to our Baylor staff volunteers, campus partners and student volunteers for helping the Baylor Faculty & Staff Appreciation Night be one to remember. Their hard work ensured that the Baylor family, inclusive of Aramark employees could enjoy a fun-filled, relaxing evening. We appreciate all volunteers for taking time out of their day to work various volunteer jobs and welcome guests. We have received positive feedback from attendees saying they felt recognized and appreciated by Baylor, in part, thanks to volunteer participation. Wonderful volunteers like the ones who helped on this event are what make Baylor a great place to work. Thank you and Sic'Em Bears!

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Baylor 101: Endowment
October 21, 2022
Endowment

Don't forget that the second session of the Baylor 101 series is coming up this week, Thurs. Oct. 27 at 1pm. It will cover Baylor University's endowment and how endowment funds are acquired, managed and dispersed across the university. All Baylor 101 sessions will be held virtually, will provide time for viewers to ask questions and will be recorded for your convenience. The third Baylor 101 session details the Board of Regents, the official governing body of Baylor University. This presentation will include details on the structure and responsibilities of the Board of Regents. Mark your calendars for Nov. 8, 1pm – 2pm, to attend this virtual session as well.

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Special Pfizer Booster Clinic Oct. 27
October 18, 2022
COVID Booster

Stay healthy this winter! Make your appointment for the Health Center's special Pfizer bivalent booster clinic Thursday, Oct. 27, for faculty, staff, students, spouses and dependents 12+ on the first floor of the McLane Student Life Center.

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Four Factors that Shape Your Work
October 6, 2022
RightNow Media

When rightly understood, you vocation is a calling meant to bless you with joy. This video from Right Now Media at Work evaluates the four factors that shape our enjoyment of work: attitude, approach, aptitude and achievement.

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Leadership Lessons: Mistakes Managers Make
October 5, 2022
BU Sign

No manager intends to fail, but there are some common mistakes that cause managers to get in their own way. This class discusses common leadership errors and ways managers can avoid them. You can register in Ignite for this class happening on October 26 10am-12pm via Microsoft Teams.

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Employee Assistance Program
October 4, 2022
EAP

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers free and confidential resources, assessments, counseling, referrals and follow-up services to full time faculty and staff employees to support their personal and professional life. Learn more!

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Join Us for Treat Night!
October 2, 2022
Treat Night

Join the Baylor Family at this year's Treat Night on October 27, 2022 from 6:30pm till 8:00pm. Please bring your Baylor ID and a canned good or $1 donation per child for entry.

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Baylor Faculty and Staff Appreciation Night
September 26, 2022
Appreciation Night

Register to join us the evening of Saturday, October 8 at McLane Stadium for appreciation of all you do for Baylor! All attendees will enjoy free food from local food trucks. Touchdown Alley becomes a playground of inflatables, face painting, cornhole and more. The most voted on movie to be played on the McLane Stadium Jumbotron is...ENCANTO! Be sure to check out McLane Stadium rules and guidelines prior to attending the event. We look forward to seeing you there. Sic'em!

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Upcoming Professional Development Courses
September 24, 2022
BU Sign

Baylor HR will offer Crucial Conversations in October. Crucial Conversations is a 2-day course to help employees learn feedback and coaching skills related to tough discussions topics. Use the Learning Tile in Ignite to view available course dates and register. See what other professional development courses are being offered this fall at our Course Listings webpage.

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A Caregiver's Guide to Finances
September 23, 2022
Caregiver Managing Money

If you or someone you know is facing Alzheimer's disease, dementia or another chronic illness, it's never too early to put financial plans in place. This education program will feature tips for managing someone else's finances, how to prepare for future care costs, the benefits of early planning, as well as some information regarding important legal documentation to have in place. Session will be held Sept. 27 at 6:00pm in the CRT, Suite 200. Register today.

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Crisis Resources for Faculty & Staff
September 22, 2022
Baylor Butterfly

Do you want to know more about resources to help you or your family with counseling, crisis intervention or legal concerns? The Crisis, Health & Financial Resources webpage is a great place to get started.
Extensive information provided about available Baylor benefits is available at www.baylor.edu/hr/benefits.

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Smoking Cessation Opportunity
September 21, 2022
Quit Smoking

Trying to quit smoking? You may be interested in this research study investigating physiological and subjective responses of adult smokers wanting to quit. The study is conducted on Baylor's campus (up to 8 sessions). Participants are compensated up to $365 and receive brief counseling sessions to assist them in quitting.

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August BaylorPLUS Salute Nominees
September 20, 2022
campus leaves

See which of your peers have been nominated for their "above and beyond" service in the month of August! Salutes may be submitted by colleagues, students or parents throughout the year. Nominate someone today!

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Great Colleges To Work For - Honor Roll!
September 12, 2022
GCTWF

For the 11th time, Baylor University has attained elite Honor Roll status as a 2022 Great College to Work For, according to a new survey by The Great Colleges to Work For program. Learn more about our recognition categories.

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Fall Staff Meeting Recap
September 10, 2022
Fall Staff Meeting

Last week we joined for the Fall Staff Meeting to hear more about United Way, a Q&A with President Livingstone and how faith informs our work from Dr. Sahr Mbriwa, Dr. Kimberly Black and Dr. Cindy Wu. If you missed it, watch the recording and be sure to listen for the appreciation night announcement!

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Leading @ BU
September 9, 2022
Leading at BU

Are you in a leadership role, supervising and managing others? Leading @ BU is a brand new newsletter from Baylor HR sent six times a year to Baylor's staff and faculty leaders. Each issue will have resources, tips and information to help you be an even better leader and help your direct reports perform at their best. First issue coming soon!

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Register for the Flu Shot Clinic
September 8, 2022
Passport Health

Passport Health will administer flu shots for ALL faculty, staff and students on September 14 (walk-ins available this day), 15, and 28 at the Baylor Sciences Building, Room E.201. The Flu and 65+ Flu shots will be offered. A Vitamin B-12 shot will be available for $25 by credit card only. Remember to wear a short sleeved shirt. Register today!

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Benefits Open Enrollment & Managers
September 8, 2022
Benefits Open Enrollment

Benefits Open Enrollment is upon us. Baylor HR is communicating this topic to campus, but how can you as a manager best support your team during this process? Learn more from this Q&A with Baylor's Director of Benefits, Hank Steen.

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Spiritual Wellbeing
September 7, 2022
chapel

As a leader at Baylor, you have the opportunity to directly impact the spiritual wellbeing of your colleagues and the teams you lead. In this section of the newly launched Leading @ BU newsletter, we will share resources to help you learn and grow in your own spiritual wellbeing. Feel free to share these resources with your team(s) during a staff meeting or even in one-on-one meetings with direct reports. Click the headline of this article to learn more!

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Faculty & Staff Appreciation Game
September 6, 2022
Appreciation Game

To thank Baylor faculty and staff for their support, Baylor Athletics has a special offer to attend Saturday's home football game (8/17) against Texas State. With the code APPRECIATE, faculty and staff can buy $40 stadium tickets or $20 berm tickets. There will also be a tailgate for Baylor faculty and staff. Learn more!

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Creating a Feedback Culture
September 6, 2022
performance

Feedback culture is a familiar buzz phrase in the working environment, yet many of us still shy away from having difficult conversations. A feedback culture allows employees to share feedback, good or bad, with anyone in the organization, regardless of the position they hold. When in practice, this system creates healthy conversations, fosters better working relationships, and provides a better mindset to achieve goals. Click on the headline of this article to learn more!

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Remote and Hybrid Work Resources
September 5, 2022
remote work

A hybrid workforce is the new normal for the labor economy post covid. Presenting benefits eagerly embraced by many, it also comes with its own set of challenges for employees and managers. Challenges can range from feelings of loneliness, fear, and insecurity on your team, to the manager’s challenge of prioritizing employee work, and keeping teams unified and engaged. A big step for navigating the new landscape of work is understanding Baylor's policies around remote and hybrid work. Check out Baylor’s resources for remote and hybrid work here.

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New Travel Policy Training
September 4, 2022
Travel Policy Training

The Travel & Business Expense Policy consolidates, formalizes and expands on current travel and expense guidelines. Three virtual trainings are available: Tues. 9/27 9:30-11:00, Thurs. 9/29 3:00-4:30, and Wed. 10/5 2:00-3:30. Register in Ignite.

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Leadership Development
September 4, 2022
Skills

In this short video series Lessons for Managers, Horst Schulze, Co-founder of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, shares the key leadership principles he learned and led by throughout his career to create excellence.

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LFSA General Meeting
September 2, 2022
LFSA

The Latinx Faculty & Staff Association is going to have a fall semester general meeting on September 16 at noon inside the Penland Crossroads Cafeteria Conference Room.

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Annual Membership Tea
September 1, 2022
BRT Membership Tea

Join the Baylor Round Table for its annual Membership Tea co-hosted by First Gent Livingstone and 2nd Gent Brickhouse at the Albritton House on Tuesday, Sept. 20. Engage with a cohort of women (female faculty and staff and female spouses of faculty and staff) to build your network, explore new (or current!) interests, and increase your service to Baylor students.

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You Choose the Movie
August 27, 2022
Appreciation Night

Baylor is looking forward to hosting another Faculty and Staff Appreciation Night at McLane Stadium and Touchdown Alley this Fall, but we need your help! This year, you get to be a part of the movie selection. Please vote by selecting the movie you'd like to see at this year's event with your Baylor Family. Sic'Em!

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Student Employment Supervisor Training
August 25, 2022
Student Employment

The annual Student Employment Training and Compliance Review is available now in the Ignite Learn Module. All faculty and staff who supervise student workers are encouraged to complete the training as soon as possible.

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BFSA 2022 Kickoff
August 25, 2022
BFSA Announcement

Come enjoy music, food, fellowship and more all while learning about BFSA! Register by September 8 to attend the BFSA Fall 2022 Kickoff being held September 15 at noon in the Barfield Drawing Room. All faculty, staff and graduate students are welcomed to enjoy this FREE event. Learn more about joining BFSA.

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Update Your Personal Info in Ignite
August 24, 2022
ignite

Take a few minutes today to login to Ignite and take the critical step of updating your personal information as necessary regarding your Emergency Contact, mailing address and direct deposit info.

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Upcoming Retirewise Workshops
August 11, 2022
Retirewise

It doesn't matter how much or how little financial or retirement planning you've done, at the Retirewise workshops there's something for everyone to learn. Register today.

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Register for Wondr Health
August 10, 2022
Wondr Health

We're inviting you to participate in Wondr Health, a digital weight loss program that teaches science-based skills that are clinically-proven to help you enjoy food more, lose weight, sleep better, feel more confident, and help move you toward your best self. Read about Baylor staff member, Diane Lozano's journey with Wondr Health. Apply by August 28!

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Professional Development: Crucial Accountability
August 9, 2022
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This class helps leaders better manage performance and team members better influence peers by respectfully addressing people's behavior routinely and consistently, candidly coaching and holding accountable for lapses in behavior, and helping those around you perform at their best. Register today!

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Emergency Procedure Reminders for Persons with Disabilities
August 8, 2022
Safety

The beginning of the academic year is a good opportunity for the entire campus community to take a few minutes to refresh themselves to emergency procedures. Click on the headline of this article for important safety information. Additionally, faculty and staff can learn about requesting an accommodation or reach out to their respective Human Resources Consultant for more information. Copies of a building's Emergency Shelter-In-Place and Evacuation Placards can be accessed online on Baylor University Department of Public Safety website.

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Let's Be #BearAware about Duo Notifications
August 7, 2022
DUO

If you receive a phone call from Duo, a Duo Push notification, or a Passcode (SMS) message and you do not recall signing into anything with your Bear ID and password in the past few seconds, then immediately "decline" the request. If it is a phone call, just hang up. If it is a Duo Push notification, decline it. If you receive a Passcode via text message, do not enter it into Duo. If you receive several of these false requests, visit baylor.edu/bearid and change your password immediately. Being #BearAware about these unauthorized Duo notifications will help keep your personal information and the University's valuable information resources secure. Visit baylor.edu/bearaware for more tips on staying #BearAware.

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Fall Campus Parking Updates
August 6, 2022
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As Baylor University prepares for the Fall 2022 semester, you will notice some changes to streets and parking lots around campus due to ongoing construction and during Move-in. Click the headline of this article to learn more about lot updates, lot/street closures and I-35 Construction.

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July BaylorPLUS Salute Nominees
August 5, 2022
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See which of your peers have been nominated for their "above and beyond" service in the month of July! Salutes may be submitted by colleagues, students or parents throughout the year. Nominate someone today!

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2022 Faculty & Staff Merit
July 31, 2022
Merit 2022

Baylor continues to recognize the efforts of faculty and staff by investing in base pay increases through the 2022 merit process. If eligible for merit, faculty and staff merit increases are effective and viewable in Ignite as of August 1. Learn more by clicking on the headline of this article.

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Professional Development: Leadership Presence
July 27, 2022
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This 90-minute class looks at the impact leaders can and do have on others and focuses on being intentional about how leaders show up and lead and influence in all directions, even upward. Register in Ignite using the Learn Module.

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Diane Lozano's Wellbeing Journey
July 26, 2022
Benefits from a Bear

Baylor offers a variety of benefits and resources to faculty and staff that support wellbeing. Hear how one of these benefits, Wondr Health, helped Baylor staff member Diane Lozano on her wellbeing journey. Click on the headline of this article to read her story.

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RightNow Media Feature
July 24, 2022
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In this 7-part video series, Jon Gordon walks you through an overview of the proven principles and practices, from his Wallstreet Journal bestselling book The Power of a Positive Team, that will help your team and organization become more connected, committed, positive and stronger together! Watch today on RightNow Media@Work.

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Final Call - Move2BU Volunteers
July 23, 2022
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Your help is needed! In a couple weeks, our newest Baylor Bears will move into their new homes on campus. Your help is needed to make this first impression a great experience for both the students and their families. Please sign up by August 5 to volunteer and be a part of one of the greatest traditions at Baylor.

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Crucial Accountability Course
July 17, 2022
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Crucial Accountability teaches a process for managing performance, strengthening trust, and eliminating inconsistency. Crucial Conversations is a prerequisite for this course. Register online in Ignite through the Learning Tile.

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Mayborn Membership Discount
July 14, 2022
Mayborn Membership

Baylor faculty and staff receive a 20% discount on any level of membership at the Mayborn Museum. Memberships include 12 months of benefits, including the ASTC Passport Program and a 10% member discount in the museum store.

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TIAA July Webinars
June 29, 2022
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Keep your financial goals on track with TIAA's live webinars. Attend live webinars to help boost your financial know-how. See what's available during the month of July. You can register for upcoming offerings at TIAA.org/webinars.

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Independence Day & Timecards
June 28, 2022
July 4 and timecards

Baylor University was closed on Monday, July 4, in recognition of Independence Day. Biweekly employees may want to review the University holiday timecard guidelines while completing timecard entries and submissions for the pay period that includes this holiday.

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Compassion Fund
June 26, 2022
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The Baylor Family Compassion Fund was created to help members of the Baylor Family. Specifically, this fund is intended to help Baylor faculty, staff and our contract partners such as Aramark and Follett who find themselves in crisis with no other means of support.

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June BaylorPLUS Salute Nominees
June 24, 2022
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See which of your peers have been nominated for their "above and beyond" service in the month of June! Salutes may be submitted by colleagues, students or parents throughout the year. Nominate someone today!

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Future Updates to Baylor Health Plan
June 17, 2022
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We are pleased to inform you of an important and exciting update to our Baylor Health Plan. The network and administration of our medical insurance plans will transition to UMR/UnitedHealthcare (UMR/UHC) from BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, effective January 1, 2023. The Baylor Health Plan is staying the same with no changes to deductibles, out-of-pocket maximums and copays. Other benefits, such as pharmacy, vision and dental coverage, will also stay the same. An email with detailed information was sent to all faculty and staff on June 15. For more info please visit the UMR website, view the FAQs, and watch this video.

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Juneteenth & Timecards
June 16, 2022
Juneteenth and Timecards

Families and communities across Texas have celebrated Juneteenth for generations, but this year marks the first time it was celebrated as a national holiday. Baylor University was closed on Monday, June 20, in recognition of Juneteenth. Biweekly employees may want to review the University holiday timecard guidelines while completing timecard entries and submissions for the pay period that includes this holiday.

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Men's Health Month
June 15, 2022
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June is Men's Health Month. Now's the time for men to get their health in order and give themselves some self-care. That means seeing the doctor for checkups and when needed, getting recommended health screenings, eating right, getting regular exercise and more. Read this article to learn about how you can take action at any age.

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FitWell Summer Fun 2022
June 14, 2022
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The summer FitWell program includes 30 group exercise classes, including F45, Yoga, Refit, Hip Hop, Tabata and more. Special Monday Madness activities such as Pickleball, Wallyball, Bowling and Family Fun in the Sun will also be offered throughout the summer for the entire family. Cost is only $30 for the entire summer.

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Getting Things Done Course
June 13, 2022
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Getting Things Done (GTD) is a program that teaches you how to increase focus on the most meaningful work, organize information, prioritize commitments, create mental space for innovation and achieve stress-free productivity. Register in the Ignite Learning Tile for the June 30 in-person course.

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Lemonade Day Waco
June 10, 2022
Lemonade Day

Lemonade Day is a free program that equips young learners with skills they need to become young entrepreneurs, centered around opening up a Lemonade Stand. The app covers lessons from financial literacy to marketing and branding and makes the lessons approachable and entertaining. Registration is currently live, and come August 20, Lemonade stands will pop up all over the city on our official Lemonade Day.

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Dining Discount Update
June 6, 2022
Dining Options

Baylor offers several dining venues on campus that employees and their spouses and dependent children can enjoy at discounted rates based on their faculty/staff status. Beginning June 20, 2022, children ages 5 and under can eat at designated Baylor residential dining halls (Penland, Memorial, Brooks, East Village) at no cost. Learn more about campus dining options, locations, and discounts at this webpage. 

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Professional and Leadership Development
June 4, 2022
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Professional and leadership development courses available this summer include: Setting and Managing Goals, Creating a Feedback Culture, Crucial Accountability and more. Register today in the Ignite Learning Tile!

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Importance of Sleep
May 31, 2022
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Sleep is one of the pillars of health, along with exercise and nutrition. Inadequate sleep has been associated with an increased risk of diabetes, hypertension, stroke, cardiovascular disease, obesity, depression and mortality. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has provided information on sleep related to women's and men's health.

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Finding Infant Formula during Shortage
May 28, 2022
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Many families continue to encounter challenges obtaining infant formula - especially those dependent on specialty formulas. This Live Well, Work Well resource brought to you by Aon provides information on options to help during this infant formula shortage.

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May BaylorPLUS Salute Nominees
May 27, 2022
BaylorPLUS

See which of your peers have been nominated for their "above and beyond" service in the month of May! Salutes may be submitted by colleagues, students, or parents throughout the year. Nominate someone today!

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Ignite 22A-B Update Summary
May 22, 2022
Ignite

Oracle releases updates on a quarterly basis to enhance functionality, introduce new features and address maintenance issues. Updates are reviewed and tested by the Ignite Functional Team prior to updates becoming available for campus use. The most recent update includes enhancements related to the Ignite directory, manager timecard views, receipt attachments, cash advances, and open purchase orders. You can find details on quarterly updates at www.baylor.edu/ignite/QRUpdates

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Adult Wellness Guidelines
May 20, 2022
Adult Wellness

Preventive care is very important for adults. By making some good, basic health choices, women and men can boost their health and wellbeing. Learn more about screenings, immunizations, and recommendations from this guideline chart.

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Enter Goals in Ignite
May 19, 2022
Goals

The Goals module for staff is open in Ignite and you can add your goals into the system. This will allow you to document, track, and update your goals within Ignite. Learn more!

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BCBS Fitness Program
May 17, 2022
BCBS

Join the BlueCross BlueShield of Texas Fitness Program and pay no fee in June. This BCBS Fitness Program offers flexible options and access to a nationwide network of fitness locations. Learn about the program, sign up and reap the rewards of exercise today!

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