529 College Savings Plan

Benefits of a 529 Plan Not only will you get a head start on saving for college, but Georgia residents get exclusive savings on state income taxes. Reduce your 2020 state taxable income up to $8,000 per child when you open and contribute to your account before April 15th, 2021. Any earnings in your account grow […]

HR Policy Spotlight – Leave for Blood Donations

A regular employee, as defined by the Human Resources Administrative Practice Manual, who works one-half time or more, is allowed a leave of absence, without loss of pay, for the purpose of donating blood with his/her supervisor’s approval. Georgia Highlands College encourages employees to understand the Blood Donation Leave types available to them and the […]

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 […]

Disability Myths

Everybody’s fighting some kind of stereotype, and people with disabilities are no exception. The difference is that barriers people with disabilities face begin with people’s attitudes — attitudes often rooted in misinformation and misunderstandings about what it’s like to live with a disability. GHC is committed to a culture of inclusivity, and it takes every […]

Drawing Winners!

Thank you so much for completing the Diversity in the Workplace training! Congratulations to: Brittany Ozmore – GHC Bling Bag Shea Walker – GHC Bling Bag Janice Jackson – GHC Wellness Bag Julius Fleschner – GHC Wellness Bag Carmel Brunson – USG Drawstring Bag Michelle Pineda – Fleece Blanket   Thank you so much for […]

Professional Development and Prizes – Last Day

Complete the training below between March 22nd and March 26, 2021 and send your Completion Certificate (electronically) to Terri in HR, and your name will be entered into a drawing for prizes. Diversity in the Workplace – 30 minutes https://www.advantageengagement.com/p_content_detail.php?id_division=d00&id_module=m000&id_element=030&id_cr=66766 To access: Click on link under course name Register (required to get receive completion certificate) […]

LIVONGO – NEW VENDOR PARTNER FROM USG HEALTHCARE PLAN

Livongo is a new vendor Partner for the USG Healthcare plans for employees, retirees under age 65, and their covered spouses who are enrolled in the Anthem plans. Livongo combines advanced technology and one-on-one coaching. There are three program offerings: Diabetes Management Diabetes Prevention Weight Management There is no cost to employees (or spouses) for participating in these […]

Professional Development and Prizes

Complete the training below between March 22nd and March 26, 2021 and send your Completion Certificate (electronically) to Terri in HR, and your name will be entered into a drawing for prizes. Diversity in the Workplace – 30 minutes https://www.advantageengagement.com/p_content_detail.php?id_division=d00&id_module=m000&id_element=030&id_cr=66766 To access: Click on link under course name Register (required to get receive completion certificate) […]