HR News You Can Use
Year-End Payroll Reminders
The end of the year is fast approaching which means there are some year-end payroll items that need your attention:
Wellness Reimbursements: NCMIC will reimburse gym memberships for those who attend, on average, 12 times per month over a year’s time. The reimbursement period is December 2022–November 2023. If you want to be reimbursed, please have proof of attendance and/or receipts to Molly O’Neill by Monday, Dec. 4. You will see the reimbursement amount on your Friday, Dec. 15 pay.
2023 Benefit Time Payout: New to NCMIC’s benefit time policy this year, employees can get paid out up to a maximum of 38.75 hours (5 days). Please have all your scheduled benefit time for 2023 entered in UltiPro and approved by your manager by the end of business Monday, Dec. 4. If you will have time that will be paid out there is no action needed. The payout will show on your Friday, Dec. 15 pay.
2023 Carry Over Benefit Time: You are allowed to carry over up to 15.5 hours (2 days) in lieu of having them paid out. The carry over amount does not have to be in full day increments, however, it does need to be in quarter hour increments (ex. 4.25 hours, 2.5 hours). The carry over time must be used by Wednesday, March 15, 2024, or it will be forfeited.
Also, all employees must complete the survey below by Monday, Dec. 4. Any unused, non-carry over benefit time will be paid (max of 38.75 hours) on Friday, Dec. 15.
https://forms.office.com/r/CBxCn2dRKD
If you have any questions regarding the above, please let HR know.
Active Threat and Active Shooter Training
The safety and well-being of our staff are of the utmost importance to us at NCMIC, and as part of our commitment to maintaining a secure work environment, we will be conducting an Active Threat & Active Shooter training session on Wednesday, Dec. 13 in conference rooms 122/123. Jay Knox, executive director of Safeguard Iowa Partnership, will be leading the discussion.
There will be two, 30-minute sessions—one at 12:45 p.m. and another at 1:30 p.m.—for employees to choose from. This is a very important topic, and we highly recommend and encourage staff to attend one of the sessions. Please RSVP for one of the time slots through the link below.
Mike Drops New Mike Drop Monday Video for November
NCMIC CEO Mike McCoy is bringing his message to all of NCMIC with a new feature called Mike Drop Monday. Mike Drop Monday features what’s new and notable at NCMIC with videos like those shared during the pandemic. The first one debuted on Sept. 25 with a new one dropping once a month.
In case you missed it on Nov. 13, here’s a link to the second episode of Mike Drop Monday.
Join Deployment in the Knowledge Café, Nov. 30
Come hear the Deployment team as they discuss all things you need to know about their department at this month’s Knowledge Café on Thursday, Nov. 30 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in rooms 122/123.
Lunch will be provided for those who attend. Please RSVP using this link by the EOD Tuesday, Nov. 21.
December Save The Dates
Mark your calendars! The holiday season is in full swing at NCMIC!
Wednesday, Dec. 13: We will be having a Mix and Mingle in the WTCOOO Lounge for coffee, conversation and a special NCMIC Holiday Gift! The event will be held from 8:30–10:00 a.m. More information to come as we will have specific times for each floor to head up to help the flow of traffic.
Thursday, Dec. 14: Santa is coming to NCMIC for the Jolly Jubilee! This will be held from 3-5:30 p.m. We will have all sorts of fun in conference rooms 122/123 for the kiddos to enjoy, but new this year, we will also be hosting all NCMIC staff and their families (children or no children) in the WTCOOO Lounge. There will be something for everyone!
More details to come! We are looking forward to spreading some holiday cheer with you all!
Cold, Flu & COVID Reminders
As the cold and flu season approaches, we want to remind everyone to take proactive steps to stay healthy and maintain a productive work environment.
During this time of year, cold, flu and COVID tend to be more prevalent, and we can all play a role in minimizing their impact on our workplace.
Please see below for some practical tips to help prevent the spread of these types of viruses:
Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
Use hand sanitizer.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your elbow when coughing or sneezing.
Please, stay home if you are feeling unwell. It is important to stay home to prevent the spread of illness.
Notify your manager as soon as possible if you will be working from home and or are unable to work.
A reminder: If you test positive for COVID-19, you must stay home for at least five days and isolate from others. Employees can return to work after those five days if they are symptom free. A negative test is not required to return to work, but we highly encourage wearing a mask for an additional five days once you return.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact HR.
Let’s Bowl for Junior Achievement!
NCMIC is a proud sponsor of Junior Achievement of Central Iowa again this year! Junior Achievement focuses on showing students what’s possible through career-readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy programs.
With our sponsorship, NCMIC has been invited to participate in the 2023 Bowl-A-Thon! We are looking for 12 employees who wish to participate on Wednesday, Dec. 6 from 2-4 p.m. at Air Lanes, 4200 Fleur Dr., Des Moines.
Bowling, beer, pizza, and prizes are all included. Sign up will be first come first serve. If you are interested, please let Molly O’Neill know by end of day Tuesday, Nov. 21. Please get approval from your manager before signing up.
Halloween Spooktacular Winners Announced
The 2023 NCMIC Halloween Spooktacular was held on Tuesday, Oct. 31. Costumes were not required but still NCMIC delivered. Winners of the costume and pumpkin decorating contest are:
Best Individual: Michael Trevino
Best Group: The Rose Family from Schitt’s Creek (from left): Lauren Phillips, Martha Reuter, Kathy Lourens and Molly O’Neill
Best Decorated Pumpkin: Martha Reuter
AAMI’s Traveling Hip Hop Exhibit Comes to NCMIC
To celebrate National Hip Hop History Month, NCMIC’s DEI Committee hosted a traveling exhibit, Behind the Beat, an exploration of the development of African American music from its roots in Africa to modern day hip-hop.
The exhibit came to NCMIC from the African American Museum of Iowa (AAMI), the only museum devoted to preserving, exhibiting, and teaching African American African American heritage in Iowa. The AAMI offers traveling exhibits that can be displayed in offices, libraries, classrooms etc. with the vision of building a community that fosters a greater understanding and appreciation of Iowa’s African American history and culture.
Carolers Wanted!
The NCMIC Carolers, lead by Andy Pratt, made the rounds to several nursing homes in 2022 singing Christmas carols for the residents.
After a two-year break due to COVID, the NCMIC Christmas Carolers were back at it just in time for the 2022 Christmas holiday. This year, they’re doing it again! If you like to sing and can carry a tune (or even if you can’t), join your fellow NCMICers on Tuesday, Dec. 19 as they visit area nursing homes to spread some Christmas cheer. If you’re interested, contact Andy Pratt. Please note that if you haven’t yet taken your volunteer day off, you could use it for caroling.
Upcoming Events/Important Dates
Nov. 23 & 24 – Thanksgiving (office closed)
Nov. 29 – Salad bar, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Nov. 30 – Knowledge Café, 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m., rooms 122/123
Nov. 30 - NCMIC Fit submissions due
Dec. 4 - Year-end payroll items due
Dec. 13 – Salad bar, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Dec. 13 - Active Threat & Active Shooter training, 12:45 p.m. and 1:30 p.m., rooms 122/123
Dec. 13 – Mix and Mingle Employee Holiday Party, WTCOOO Lounge, 8:30-10 a.m.
Dec. 14 – Jolly Jubilee, Employee & Family Holiday Party, rooms 122/123, 3-5:30 p.m.
On the Move
New Hires
Kena Bonner
Merchant Service Customer Service Representative
November Milestones
Anniversaries
Keith Henman, 29 years
Lisa Logan, 26 years
Heidi Welter, 16 years
Jennifer Highland, 13 years
Shanna Patrick, 11 years
Dina Rickets, 6 years
Rachel Bergez, 6 years
Tyrone Tyler, 3 years
Eric Simpson, 2 years
Birthdays
1 – Mindy McNew
5 – Terry Venteicher
6 – Kevin Elizalde
12 – Dan Zimmerman
19 – Amy Wilkinson
20 – Kim Meggers
21 – Debbie Rasley
Renae Tyler
24 – Marisol Hernandez
26 – Tim Rowley
27 – Justin Ewald
Mike Whitmer
29 – Tony Ranniger
30 – Eric Brown
Connor Kasperbauer