Taking Charge is an eLearning program available to all regular full time employees and it is host to a comprehensive catalog of more than 3,000 FREE non-credit on-line professional development courses, simulations and reference materials that are available anytime through an internet connection. You can access Taking Charge – SkillPort via: https://www.highlands.edu/site/taking-charge-skillport How Does it Work? SkillPort […]
Monthly Archives: June 2018
Phishing – It Just Takes One!
It is an unfortunate reality that virtually all email users regularly receive phishing messages. An Oregon state worker fell victim to one such message last Friday. That user’s computer was hijacked and subsequently used to send over 8,000,000 spam messages over the weekend. The account sent so much spam that it caused major email services […]
SSC Holiday Closure – Independence Day
The University System of Georgia Shared Services Center (SSC) will be closed Wednesday, July 4, 2018, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Normal business operations will resume at 8 a.m. Thursday, July 5, 2018. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Shared Services Center by email at oneusgsupport@usg.edu or toll free at 877-251-2644.
LIVE HEALTH ONLINE!
When you or a family member are feeling under the weather, life doesn’t wait for you to feel better. Good news is, with LiveHealth Online, you get medical care right when you need it. No appointments, no driving and no waiting at an urgent care center. Even non-members can use it! See flyer for more […]
Highlands “Unlikely” Hikers
June hike participants were Mary Ann Sailors and Andrea Mathis. Images show some plant life and fungi observed during the hike on the Victory Lake loop and Old School Road trail at Berry College in Rome, GA.
Valic Employee Session – Heritage Hall
Valic can help you with investing in your future! This is available to part-time and full-time employees. Stephen Mink with Valic will be conducting employee sessions on Friday, July 13, at the Heritage Hall site to review and set up retirement plans for any interested employees. Remember, financial well-being is a part of your USG Well-being […]
Holiday Pay Policy
GHC’s Holiday Pay Policy Georgia Highlands observes 12 paid holidays each year for eligible employees. The president’s cabinet determines which holidays will be recognized and the schedule for each year is published on the Human Resources website. For more information see GHC’s Holiday Pay policy: http://www2.highlands.edu/inc/files/userfiles/357-017ac7cbeeef209-HR301-HolidayPay.pdf
Holiday Calendars for 2019 and 2020
On June 25th, the Cabinet approved holiday schedules for 2019 and 2020. As a reminder, being part of the University System of Georgia, there are 12 holidays per year to be used as approved by Cabinet. 2019 Holiday Schedule.v3 2020 Holiday Schedule
Biweekly Payroll Reminder
Good Morning, Timesheet Approval for All Biweekly Employees Biweekly Employees: Please enter all time worked for the June 17– June 30, 2018 pay period by 8:30am, Thursday, June 28th . You will have to estimate your time through Saturday, June 30th. Additionally, all absence requests must be entered and approved by 8:30am, Thursday, June 28th . Employees no longer need […]
Our Culinary Database is here to help with July 4th
Need some inspiration for your July 4th feast? Check out the library’s culinary arts database “Culinary Arts Collection” and find great how-to’s and recipes. We also have several cookbooks at your GHC site and online through Overdrive. Don’t miss out on using these great resources and impressing your July 4th guests. 🎆🎇🎆🇺🇸🍔🌭🍗