HR News You Can Use
Open Enrollment Discussion
There will be an open enrollment discussion on Thursday, Oct. 26 at 10 a.m. via Zoom. Employees will hear about changes to our 2024 benefit plans. This will be the only presentation this year. It will be recorded and sent to all staff by end of the day, Oct. 26.
Introducing Mike Drop Monday
NCMIC CEO Mike McCoy is bringing his message to the masses with a new feature called Mike Drop Monday. Mike Drop Monday will feature what’s new and notable at NCMIC with videos like the ones you came to know and love during the pandemic. The first one debuted on Sept. 25. A new video will drop once a month.
In case you missed it, here’s a link to the first episode.
Health Risk Assessments Due Nov. 1
This is a reminder that Health Risk Assessments and online forms need to be completed and sent to MercyOne (not HR) by Nov. 1, 2023. All forms were sent to employees on Aug. 28, 2023. Check your inbox for more details.
Also, HRAs will not be held onsite this year. Employees are asked to see their primary care physician to complete the HRA. If you cannot see your primary care physician, employees are able to schedule an appointment with Medicap to complete their HRA.
If you have any questions regarding the HRA or any of the forms you need to fill out, please contact HR.
Applications Now Open for 2024 Community Connect Program
Applications are currently being accepted for the 2024 Community Connect program. The next session begins in January.
The Community Connect program inspires and teaches participants that leveraging their purpose and passions improves their lives and their community. The program offers a dynamic learning environment and facilitates relationship-building with experienced community leaders, who serve as program mentors. NCMIC is a presenting sponsor of the Community Connect program and all sessions are held in rooms 122/123.
Interested potential applicants are invited to learn more about the Community Connect program at an informational session on Wednesday, Oct. 18, starting at 5:30 p.m. Registrations for the informational session, participant recommendations, and program applications are currently being accepted at LeadDSM.org. Applications will be accepted through Nov. 6, 2023.
NCMIC Sponsors Blank Park Zoo’s 2023 Night Eyes
NCMIC is a proud sponsor of Night Eyes 2023 at the Blank Park Zoo. Night Eyes will be held Oct. 19 – 22 & Oct. 26 – 29 from 5:30 – 9 p.m. It’s a merry-not-scary time for all.
For details, visit the Blank Park Zoo online.
Upcoming Events/Important Dates
Oct. 18 – Salad bar, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Oct. 19 – More Than Coffee, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Oct. 26 – Open Enrollment meeting, 10-11 a.m.
Oct. 31 – Halloween Party, 3:30-5 p.m.
Nov. 1 – HRA assessments due
Nov. 1 - Salad bar, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Nov. 9 – Knowledge Café - Deployment
Nov. 10 – Closed, Veterans Day
On the Move
New Hires
Michael Tuttle
Lead Data Analyst
Shelby Christiansen
Marketing Generalist
Promotions
Lorenzo Gordon – Agency Property Casualty Specialist
October Milestones
Anniversaries
Terry Venteicher, 27 years
Gayle Welter, 17 years
David McVicker, 16 years
John Schmidt, 15 years
Mike Miller, 14 years
Traci Galligan, 14 years
Blair Lakis, 10 years
Danita Blessing, 7 years
Ida Dominguez, 7 years
Renae Tyler, 5 years
Ben Olsasky, 5 years
Becky Fluegge, 5 years
Amanda Epting, 5 years
Brett Braafhart, 4 years
Matt Rieks, 4 years
Scott Fuller, 3 years
Brian Bainbridge, 1 year
Ryan Mack, 1 year
Layla Kapic, 1 year
Birthdays
3 – Joe Conger
Jen Finken
4 – Shandy Mikkelsen
5 – Elvedin Bektic
Clint Spurgeon
6 – Mike McCoy
9 – Chima Igbokwe
10 – Traci Galligan
12 – Joe Stacy
13 – Sheena Mahan
Kris Noonan
17 – Brian Bainbridge
18 – Kent Gaulter
20 – Mike Miller
23 – Angie Hoaglund
Rich Wells
24 – Matt Harris