Office of Human Resources Archive

  • Wondr Health Is Here to Help You Develop Healthy Habits This Summer!

    Wondr Health Is Here to Help You Develop Healthy Habits This Summer!

    Are you looking to increase your energy, reduce stress and anxiety, and just feel better? Illinois Tech BCBS health plan members and their eligible dependents* have a no-cost benefit available to help participants reach those goals and more through Wondr Health.

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  • TELUS Health April Features: Coping With Grief and Loss

    TELUS Health April Features: Coping With Grief and Loss

    This month, TELUS Health, Illinois Tech’s Employee Assistance Program, is focusing on coping with grief and loss through resilience and healing. We are invited to pause and reflect on the interconnected aspects of wellbeing—from neurodiversity awareness to workplace safety and managing grief.

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  • Stay Calm During Market Volatility With TIAA and Fidelity Resources and Educational Webinars

    Stay Calm During Market Volatility With TIAA and Fidelity Resources and Educational Webinars

    The recent volatility in the financial markets is enough to make most people nervous. Should you stop investing or go all in? Fortunately, Fidelity & TIAA, Illinois Tech's 403(b) Retirement Plan vendors, have resources available to you to help you navigate this challenging landscape. 

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  • Tuition Exchange Family Webinars This April and May

    Tuition Exchange Family Webinars This April and May

    The Tuition Exchange program is offering a series of family webinars this April and May. If you are the parent of someone who's on track to begin undergraduate study in the fall of 2026, or even someone who's looking to gather information for farther down the road, consider attending along with your child so you're prepared well in advance.

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  • Beware of Spam “Benefit” Calls and Emails

    Beware of Spam “Benefit” Calls and Emails

    The Office of Human Resources has seen an increase in unsolicited calls and emails from groups such as the State University Pension Advisors, and National Education Services. These groups reach out to in an attempt to offer investment advice or other benefits they claim are available for Illinois Tech employees specifically. Please note that these vendors are NOT associated with Illinois Tech, nor have they been vetted by the university.

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  • TIAA and Fidelity March Financial Education Webinars

    TIAA and Fidelity March Financial Education Webinars

    Fidelity & TIAA, Illinois Tech's 403(b) Retirement Plan vendors, are both be offering a series of financial workshops and webinars in March. There are topics in many different areas of financial wellness.

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  • Financial Wellness Workshop March 12: Budgeting 1.0

    Financial Wellness Workshop March 12: Budgeting 1.0

    Human Resources is pleased to present a series of Financial Wellness courses, made possible by Illinois Tech’s partnership with PNC Bank. The first course of 2025 will focus on creating and following a budget, and will take place on Wednesday, March 12, at 12:45 p.m.

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  • Don’t Miss Out on Your 403(b) Retirement Plan Match!

    Don’t Miss Out on Your 403(b) Retirement Plan Match!

    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 Form to take advantage of the university match, if you are not already doing so.

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  • Take Some Time to Review Your Beneficiary Designations

    Take Some Time to Review Your Beneficiary Designations

    Naming and regularly reviewing beneficiaries (and updating if necessary) is important to ensure that your funds and benefit amounts will be distributed according to your wishes in the event of your death. Fortunately, doing so is quick and easy for your retirement plan account(s), HSA accounts, and life insurance.

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  • Faculty, Check Your Paychecks

    Faculty, Check Your Paychecks

    January 31, 2025, is the first monthly paycheck date of the new year. Faculty should review paystubs to ensure accuracy of any benefit changes made during open enrollment, new FSA elections, and 403(b) election changes. Any discrepancies must be reported along with a screenshot verifying successful completion of Open Enrollment no later than Friday, February 7, 2025.

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