HAPPENINGSFrom the Office of Human Resource Management

HRM |110 Thomas Boyd Hall |T: 225‐578‐8200 | F: 225‐578‐6571 | Office Hours: 8‐4:30 p.m.

In This Issue:

HR Contact Meeting

Sabbatical Requests

ORP/403(B)/457(B) Vendor Schedule

HRM Staff Spotlight

Payday Dates

Achieving Work-Life

Balance

Updated HRM

Contact List

Geaux Active

Training and Development Opportunities

October Vendor Schedules For ORP, 403 (B), 457 (B) Plans: All vendor mee ngs will take place in 304 Thomas Boyd Hall.

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

1 Deferred Compensa on Plan of LA Chris Burton 225‐663‐5507 10:30 am ‐ 2pm

2 MetLife

Cliff Lloyd 225‐300‐1528 10am ‐ 2pm

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8 ING Brandon Goll Mike So le 225‐766‐8711 10:30 am ‐ 2pm

9 10 TIAA‐CREF Mark Digiovanni 1‐866‐842‐2951 ext. 257470 10:30 am ‐ 4pm

15 VALIC Mindy Lewis 225‐201‐1009 10:30 am ‐ 2pm

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22 TIAA‐CREF Mark Digiovanni 1‐866‐842‐2951 ext. 257470 10:30 am ‐ 4pm

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29 30 31 ING Brandon Goll & Mike So le 225‐766‐8711 10:30 am ‐ 2pm

Monday

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21 TIAA‐CREF Cameron Pe grew 1‐866‐842‐2951 ext. 257413 9am ‐ 4pm

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November 4 Nov. 5 Deferred Compensa on Plan of LA Chris Burton 225‐663‐5507 10:30 am ‐ 2pm

Nov. 6 MetLife Cliff Lloyd 225‐300‐1528 10am ‐ 2pm

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OCTOBER 2013 Reminder:

An HR Contact mee ng will be held Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at

10 a.m. and 2 p.m., in 225 Peabody Hall. Informa on regarding Annual

Enrollment, going on during the month of October, will be presented.

Please try to a end one of the two scheduled mee ngs. More

informa on regarding Annual Enrollment will also be sent out soon!

Sabbatical Request Deadline

Be advised that Sabba cal requests are due on October 21, 2013. Requests

should be submi ed to the Office of Human Resource Management in 110 Thomas

Boyd Hall, a en on Brad Spring.

PAYDAY DATES

October 11th Wage Payroll

October 21st Academic Payroll

October 25th Wage Payroll

October 31st Salary Payroll

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HRM |110 Thomas Boyd Hall |T: 225‐578‐8200 | F: 225‐578‐6571 | Office Hours: 8‐4:30 p.m.

HRM STAFF SPOTLIGHT

Name: Amy Kirby

Hometown: Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Educa on: Master of Science, Louisiana State University

What do you do in your department, including job tle and area?

I am the Benefits Manager in HRM. I am responsible for supervising the administra on of the health and supplemental insurance programs, which includes Tui on Exemp on. The Benefits department makes every effort to educate and communicate benefits offerings to new and exis ng employees. Our goal is to ensure that employees are able to make an informed decision about what op ons work best for their families. We also assist with any enrollments and serve as a liaison between the employee and the insurance carriers to address any ques ons or concerns.

How long have you been with LSU?

Six years

What has been your most sa sfying or rewarding experience as an HR professional?

I love teaching people how their benefits can save them money. It amazes me how many people signed up for insurance years ago and never re‐evaluate them during annual enrollment to see what changes need to be made. I’ve had people come in to change their address and once we get to talking, we end up ge ng them to switch to a different health plan during annual enrollment that can poten ally save them hundreds of dollars each year (Who said we can’t give ourselves raises?!)!

What do you like most about working at LSU? I truly do love the people I work with in HRM. I think that the people you are surrounded by each day can either make or break your job. I am very lucky to have great co‐workers, a great supervisor and a fearless (literally) HR leader that always supports our team both professionally and personally.

Tell us something interes ng about yourself. I just had my first baby, Brock Michael, in March of this year. Watching him grow and develop his personality every day is the best thing that has ever happened to me. It has certainly been stressful and a challenge learning how to juggle work and being a first me mommy, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything!

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Who Ya Gonna Call? Have an issue with HRS? Need help with benefits? Just refer the

a ached HRM phone list with job details to find who to contact. This

list can also be found on the HRM website under the “About HR” tab.

A “Must Take” in Training Classes On October 15, 2013 at 9 a.m. ‐ 12 p.m., the “Achieving

Work‐Life Balance” class will be offered. Achieving work‐life balance is

the number one challenge for employees, especially those that are

doing more with less. This class will help you find effect ways to

balance the struggles of work with your daily life. Reserve your spot

today by signing up through the HRM Training Programs link located

under the Employee Resources tab in your myLSU account.

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HRM |110 Thomas Boyd Hall |T: 225‐578‐8200 | F: 225‐578‐6571 | Office Hours: 8‐4:30 p.m.

GEAUX ACT IVE

We hope you will enjoy The Happenings, Geaux Ac ve sec on. Here you will find great ps for leading a healthier lifestyle. We encourage our faculty and staff to take an ac ve approach in his/her quest for health and well‐being. If there are any health, fitness or well‐being topics that you would like to see featured in upcoming issues, please email them to hr@lsu.edu.

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October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Rates of breast cancer vary among different groups of people. Rates vary between women and men and among people of different ethnici es and ages. This means that anyone can be at risk of developing breast cancer in their life me. It is beneficial for everyone to become knowledgeable about which factors may affect your risk, early detec on signs, and preven on. You can work with your health care provider to

address any concerns you may have and develop a breast cancer screening plan that is right for you. For more informa on about breast cancer, its risks, preven on and more, visit www.komen.org.

Four Ways to Reduce Your Breast Cancer Risk About 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer at some point during her life. While you can’t change some risk

factors—gene cs and aging, for example– there are things you can do that may lower your breast cancer risk.

1. Watch Your Weight: Being overweight or obese increases breast cancer risk. This is especially true a er

menopause and for women who gain weight as adults. If you’re already at a healthy weight, stay there. If you’re

carrying extra pounds, try to shed some. There’s evidence that losing weight may lower breast cancer risk. One easy

goal to get started is to try losing 5% to 10% of your current weight over 6 months. For most women, that means

dropping just half a pound per week.

2. Exercise Regularly: Many studies have found that exercise is a breast‐healthy habit. The American Cancer Society

recommends ge ng at least 150 minutes of moderate‐intensity ac vity or 75 minutes of vigorous ac vity each week.

And don’t cram it all into a single workout – spread it out over the week. Ramping up your exercise rou ne even more

may lower your breast cancer risk even further.

3. Limit Alcohol: Women who have 2 or more alcoholic drinks a day have about 1½ mes the risk of breast cancer

compared to women who don’t drink at all. Follow the American Cancer Society’s recommenda on of no more than

one drink per day for women and two drinks per day for men.

4. Avoid or Limit Menopausal Hormone Therapy: Taking hormones such as estrogen and progesterone had long been

used for night sweats, hot flashes, and other troublesome symptoms of menopause. But in 2002, researchers found

that postmenopausal women who took a combina on of estrogen and proges n were more likely to develop breast

cancer. The breast cancer risk appears to return to normal within five years a er stopping the combina on of

hormones. Talk with your doctor about all the op ons to control your menopause symptoms, and the risks and

benefits of each. If you do decide to try Hormone Replacement Therapy, it’s best to use it at the lowest dose that

works for you and for as short a me as possible. “Four Ways to Reduce Your Breast Cancer Risk” Cancer.org

Foods that Fight Breast Cancer Nutri onal Science offers one of the greatest hopes in the fight against breast cancer. One of the most powerful tools to preven ng breast cancer is what you put in your body. The following are four powerhouse foods and nutrients you need to keep your breasts healthy.

1. Fiber: Consuming more than 30 grams a day

2. Omega‐3s: Get 3– 4 servings per week “Foods that Fight Breast Cancer” doctoroz.com

3. Cruciferous Vegetables: Arugula, broccoli, watercress and more!

4. Folate: 1 –2 servings of folate‐rich foods a day (400 micrograms)

Training & Development Opportuni es

To register for a Training and Development class, log into myLSU. Click on ‘Employee Resources’ and then ‘HRM Training Programs’ from the le hand menu. You will be asked to validate your personal informa on. Then, click on ‘Training Programs’ from the top menu. Choose your selected class and date. Click ‘register.’ You will receive an email confirma on.

If you do not receive a confirma on or are put on a waitlist, please email the Training & Development Coordinator, Chynsia Jenkins at cjenki8@lsu.edu or call her at 225‐578‐8333.

HRM |110 Thomas Boyd Hall |T: 225‐578‐8200 | F: 225‐578‐6571 | Office Hours: 8‐4:30 p.m.

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Hiring Process: More Than a Gut Feeling October 8| 9 — 12 p.m.

LSU GeauxShop Requester Training October 8| 9:30 — 12 p.m.

October 22| 9:30 — 12 p.m.

November 5 | 9:30 — 12 p.m.

November 19 | 9:30 — 12 p.m.

LSU GeauxShop Approver Training October 8 | 1:30 — 3 p.m.

October 22 | 1:30 — 3 p.m.

November 5 | 1:30 — 3 p.m.

November 19 | 1:30 — 3 p.m.

Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) October 9 | 9 — 11 a.m.

LaCarte Purchasing Card October 11 | 9:30 — 11:30 a.m.

November 5 | 9:30 — 11:30 a.m.

New Employee Orientation October 14 | 8:15 — 2:30 p.m.

October 28 | 8:15 — 2:30 p.m.

November 11 | 8:15 — 2:30 p.m.

November 25 | 8:15 — 2:30 p.m.

Risk Management October 14 | 9 — 11 a.m.

Introduction to Sponsored Programs October 15 | 9 — 10:30 a.m.

Achieving Work-Life Balance October 15 | 9 — 12 p.m.

Personnel Activity Reports (PAR) October 15 | 1:30 — 3:30 p.m.

November 20 | 9 — 11 a.m.

Post Award Administration Training October 16 | 9 — 11 a.m.

November 19 | 9 — 11 a.m.

Guide to Writing an Effective Job Description October 16 | 1 — 3 p.m.

Travel Expense Reimbursement October 17 | 9:30 — 11:30 a.m.

November 14 | 9:30 — 11:30 a.m.

Anger Management October 22 | 9 — 11 a.m.

Invoice Processing October 22| 9:30 — 11:30 a.m.

November 13 | 9:30 — 11:30 a.m.

GLS & Reporting Tools October 24| 9:30 — 11:30 a.m.

November 21 | 9:30 — 11:30 a.m.

Sponsored Programs Systems (SPS) November 5 | 9 — 10 a.m.

Payroll Processing Procedures November 6 | 9:30 — 11 a.m.

Benefits Basics for HR Contacts November 7 | 9 — 12 p.m.

Positive Discipline November 12 | 9 — 11:30 a.m.

Add Comp November 13 | 1 — 2:30 p.m.

Retirement Basics for HR Contacts November 14 | 2 — 4 p.m.

Violence in the Workplace November 19 | 9 — 11 a.m.