HR SPOTLIGHT – FMLA- FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE

FMLA allows employees to balance their work and family lives by taking reasonable unpaid leave for certain family and medical reasons. The FMLA seeks to accomplish this in a manner that accommodates the legitimate interests of employers, minimizes the potential for employment discrimination on the basis of gender, while promoting equal employment opportunity for men […]

TICKETSATWORK DISCOUNTS

You have access to exclusive savings on movie tickets, theme parks, hotels, tours, Broadway and Vegas shows & more. Be sure to visit often as new products and discounts are constantly being added. Company Code: GeorgiaHighlands Tickets-at-Work-sign-up-2015  

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    

CVS CareMark

CVS Caremark is committed to making sure you have access to the medications you need at the lowest possible cost.  CVS Caremark offers a variety of ways to save on your medication costs.  See flyers below for additional information. CVS- Generic Medications CVS Rx Delivered to Your Door CVS- Sign in for Savings  

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM – ESPYR

Each day we are faced with events that can have an effect on us, both personally and professionally. Whether it is childcare, financial, legal, health, or emotional issues, the effects are often felt in all areas of our life. In order to better prepare us for all the challenges we may face, the EAP has […]

EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT LEAVE

For the purposes of promoting education in Georgia and supplementing work life balance options for University System of Georgia employees, each full benefits eligible, non-temporary employee of the USG are eligible for up to eight (8) paid hours of Education Support Leave per calendar year. Such leave is in addition to, and not charged against, […]

Georgia Higher Education Saving Plan

The Path2College 529 Plan (formerly the Georgia Higher Education Saving Plan), a college savings program offered by the State of Georgia and operated under the Georgia Office of Treasury and Fiscal Services (OTFS), selected TIAA-CREF Tuition Financing, Inc. (TFI) to serve as program manager for Georgia’s college savings plan. TFI is a part of TIAA-CREF, […]

Behavioral health Specialists at Your Fingertips

If you are feeling stressed, worried or having a tough time, you can talk to a licensed psychologist or therapist through video using LiveHealth Online Psychology. LiveHealth Online is an easy to use, private and, in most cases, you can see a therapist within four days or less. Behaviorial Specialists at Your Fingertips 2018

Aflac – Health Screening Benefit

The USG Critical Illness plan, offered by Aflac, provides cash benefits when an insured person is diagnosed with or treated for a covered critical illness. This plan also includes a health screening benefit.   If you are currently enrolled in Aflac Critical Illness plan, be sure to submit for your $50 Health Screening benefit.  http://www.usg.edu/assets/hr/benefits_docs/USG_2017_OE_Critical_Illness_Plan_Flyer_FINAL.pdf  Contact […]

VALIC EMPLOYEE SESSIONS- ROME

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, May 11,  2018 on the Rome campus to review and set up retirement plans for any interested employees. Remember, financial well-being is a part of your USG Well-being journey! […]