Human Resources is happy to announce a series of programs this fall in partnership with our Lifeworks/TELUS Health (a learning benefit through our Employee Assistance Program). There are several courses we are highlighting for Illinois Tech's people leaders, additional work-related programs targeted toward all faculty and staff at Illinois Tech, and finally a session designed to foster prioritizing our own overall well being. 

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Illinois Tech is continuing to offer a new back, knee, hip, neck, shoulder and other joint pain program to you and your eligible family members at no cost (click here to sign up). Once enrolled in the program, Hinge Health will create a customized care plan just for you. From there, your personal health coach or physical therapist will guide you through exercise therapy in the Hinge Health app.

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As we settle into the new school year, Lifeworks/TELUS Health, Illinois Tech’s Employee Assistance Program, is highlighting the topic of supporting young people in your life. Check out the Heartbeat Newsletter for articles such as Handling the Back to School Rush, The Big Talk: communicating with adolescents about serious issues, and Being a role model of resilience as a parent. When you visit the Heartbeat Newsletter site, you also have access to prior months’ newsletters and all of their articles, videos, and resources.

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Mark your calendars for Open Enrollment and a vaccination event (flu and COVID-19 boosters) this fall. Open enrollment for employee benefits for benefits eligible faculty and staff will be held from November 1–15, 2023. Changes made at Open Enrollment will become effective January 1, 2024.

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Human Resources is pleased to present a series of Financial Wellness courses, made possible by Illinois Tech’s partnership with PNC Bank. The third course of 2023, Late Career — leveraging your financial foundation, will take place virtually at noon on September 12. All are welcome to attend, no matter your age group or where you are in your career.

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Illinois Institute of Technology participates in the Tuition Exchange (TE) program, which allows eligible faculty and staff and their eligible dependents to apply for scholarship opportunities at other participating schools. We are now accepting applications for opportunities for the 2024-2025 school year via TE's online EZ Application. Read on for additional information on TE and how to apply, but please note that applications are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, September 29, 2023.

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