LifeWorks Archive

Lifeworks Celebrating Pride Month

June 10, 2021
Lifeworks, Illinois Tech’s Employee Assistance Program, is celebrating Pride Month this June! Check out their Heartbeat Newsletter for articles like Being an LGBTQ+ Ally, Creating an LGBTQ+ Inclusive Workplace, and Gender Identity: Understanding Basic Terms.
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Lifeworks is Highlighting Mental Health Awareness Month this May

May 6, 2021
In addition to their Heartbeat Newsletter, which features resources like "Understanding Burnout" and a self-care infographic, they've launched a new Building Your Self-Care Toolkit microsite. There will also be a live webinar on May 11 at 1pm CST called “Mental Health Trends During the COVID-19 Pandemic.”
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Lifeworks April Features, Smartphone App, and CareNow Programs

April 23, 2021
Lifeworks, Illinois Tech’s Employee Assistance Program, is featuring Embracing Diversity in their April issue of the Heartbeat Newsletter.
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Lifeworks Orientation, Care Now program, and February Heartbeat Newsletter

February 9, 2021
You may want to think about attending an upcoming quarterly orientation webinar. This quarter's session will take place on February 17, as Noon CST.
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Lifeworks December 2020 Features: Resilience and Embracing Changes

December 8, 2020
This month’s articles and resources include “Reestablishing Health Routines in the New Normal,” “Ten Tips for Remaining Psychologically Resilient,” and a video on focusing on what you can control.
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Lifeworks November Caregiving Features, COVID-19 Toolkit

November 5, 2020
Lifeworks, Illinois Tech’s Employee Assistance Program, is featuring Caregiving in November's Heartbeat Newsletter.
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Lifeworks October 2020 Features, New Depression and the Pandemic Microsite, and Webinar on Returning to Work During COVID

October 15, 2020
This month features “housekeeping” topics such as estate planning, end of life considerations, and resources for important documents to always have at the ready.
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Lifeworks September 2020 Heartbeat Newsletter: Supporting Mental health

September 15, 2020
Lifeworks, Illinois Tech’s Employee Assistance Program, has announced new features for September 2020 in the Heartbeat Newsletter.
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Welcome Back with Virtual Wellness Lunch & Learn Classes from LifeWorks!

August 18, 2020
The Office of Human Resources is pleased to announce a week long virtual wellness lunch & learn series presented by LifeWorks, our Employee Assistance Program. Classes will take place live via Zoom.
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Lifeworks: Heartbeat Newsletter Kicks of 2020 with a Wellbeing Restart

January 28, 2020
Lifeworks, Illinois Tech's Employee Assistance Program, excited to announce a new monthly newsletter: the Heartbeat Newsletter.
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Faculty/Staff
- People of Color Networking Group Meetings
  September 13, 2021
  If you are interested in networking with other BIPOC, Please join us every third Thursday from 12:45-1:45 p.m.
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- Black Women at Illinois Tech Networking Group
  September 13, 2021
  Join fellow Black women staff and faculty at Illinois Tech monthly as we meet to network and share our commonalities.
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- Don’t miss out on your 403(b) match!
  September 07, 2021
  Are you a faculty member approaching your first anniversary or a staff member approaching your second anniversary? You may wish to take a moment to review your current 403(b) contribution percentage and submit a new Salary Reduction Agreement to take advantage of the university match, if you are not already doing so.
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- Develop Healthy Habits for Weight Management with Wondr Health
  September 01, 2021
  Check out the BCBS Wondr Health (formerly Naturally Slim) program to see how it can help you reach your goals for sustained weight loss and management.
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- Labor Day Holiday Timesheet Submission Due Friday September 3
  August 31, 2021
  Due to the Labor day holiday September 6, timesheets for the week ending August 22 through September 4 are due on Friday 3, September at 10:00 a.m.
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- One-on-One Financial Wellness & Retirement Planning Sessions in September & October, and Group Workshops All Fall
  August 31, 2021
  Illinois Tech will be hosting virtual appointments with PNC Bank for financial wellness sessions, as well as both of our 403(b) Retirement Plan vendors for retirement planning sessions this fall.
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- Department Parking Codes for Visitors
  August 31, 2021
  Illinois Tech departments with a standing visitor parking code as of May 31, 2021 have been automatically extended through December 31, 2021. During Fall 2021, a mobile payment solution will be implemented, phasing out our legacy visitor paystations.
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- Conquer Your Joint Pain with Hinge Health’s Digital Exercise Therapy Program
  August 31, 2021
  Illinois Tech has partnered with Hinge Health to offer innovative digital programs for back, knee, hip, neck, and shoulder pain, and so far our health plan members are loving it!
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- Tuition Exchange Applications Now Being Accepted
  August 26, 2021
  Illinois Institute of Technology holds a lottery each fall for Tuition Exchange scholarships. The number of scholarships will be based on the number of students from the Tuition Exchange program from other participating institutions who enroll at Illinois Tech each year.
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- Pritzker Institute of Biomedical Science and Engineering 2021-2022 Fellowship Applications Open
  August 19, 2021
  The Pritzker Institute of Biomedical Science and Engineering is solicitating fellowship applications from faculty advisors for the 2021-2022 academic year for highly qualified Illinois Tech doctoral students pursuing thesis work in the field of Biomedical Science or Biomedical Engineering.
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LifeWorks Archive

Lifeworks Celebrating Pride Month

Lifeworks is Highlighting Mental Health Awareness Month this May

Lifeworks April Features, Smartphone App, and CareNow Programs

Lifeworks Orientation, Care Now program, and February Heartbeat Newsletter

Lifeworks December 2020 Features: Resilience and Embracing Changes

Lifeworks November Caregiving Features, COVID-19 Toolkit

Lifeworks October 2020 Features, New Depression and the Pandemic Microsite, and Webinar on Returning to Work During COVID

Lifeworks September 2020 Heartbeat Newsletter: Supporting Mental health

Welcome Back with Virtual Wellness Lunch & Learn Classes from LifeWorks!

Lifeworks: Heartbeat Newsletter Kicks of 2020 with a Wellbeing Restart

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