{"id":43,"date":"2026-03-16T06:00:46","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T06:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.wp.missouristate.edu\/grizzlynotes\/?p=43"},"modified":"2026-03-16T11:28:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T11:28:19","slug":"human-resources-updates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.wp.missouristate.edu\/grizzlynotes\/2026\/03\/16\/human-resources-updates\/","title":{"rendered":"Human Resources updates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.wp.missouristate.edu\/grizzlynotes\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/Medicare-101-Flyer-MSU-WP-2.pdf\">Medicare 101 Flyer &#8211; MSU WP<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Spring Walking Challenge<\/span><\/b><b><\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Are you looking for a way to start moving more? Do you need a little friendly competition to get you motivated? Get ready for the spring Walking Challenge from March 24 through April 20.\u00a0Participate for a chance to win a $25 Drago College Store gift card!\u00a0The Challenge is for all MSU employees, dependents, and Graduate Assistants 18 years of age or older. Refer to the\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/www.missouristate.edu\/Wellness\/walking-challenge.htm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.missouristate.edu\/Wellness\/walking-challenge.htm\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"0\">Walking Challenge<\/a>\u00a0webpage for more information and registration instructions.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>Medicare 101 Educational Presentation<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Navigating Medicare can feel overwhelming, especially with the different parts, enrollment timelines, and supplement options. This educational session is designed to help you better understand how Medicare works so you can make informed decisions that align with your personal situation. Join us on Tuesday, April 28 from 1-2 p.m. in Hass Darr 101. Email\u00a0<a title=\"mailto:tamstutz@fortner-insurance.com\" href=\"mailto:tamstutz@fortner-insurance.com\" data-linkindex=\"1\">Torrey Amstutz<\/a>\u00a0to register.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>New Mercy Employee Assistance Program Website<\/b><\/h2>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\">The enhanced Mercy Employee Assistance Program (EAP) website is now available. This upgraded, personalized platform provides expanded tools, resources, and easier access to support. Mercy EAP services are FREE and are available to all part-time and full-time employees. 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