As a reminder, the International Day of Yoga event will take place on Wednesday, June 21, at 11:30 a.m. in the grass area south of Millennium and east of Trutter.

Visit the Health and Wellness HR portal page for more information on the following:

• A link to the National Institute of Men’s Health to learn more about the importance of men’s health
• The National Alliance on Mental Illness’s (NAMI’s) release of the virtual premiere of the film, “Let Me Have My Son,” a hope-filled story showcasing a father desperately seeking to be reunited with the son he lost to mental illness.
• A link to the Wellness Needs survey to request specific information pertaining to individual wellness needs.

Mark you calendars for the outdoor yoga event on Wednesday, June 21 provided by Ahh Yoga. The event will begin at 11:30 a.m. and take place in the grass area east of Trutter Center and south of Millennium Center.

Employees can also visit the Health and Wellness tab on the HR portal for more information on Men’s Health Month.

As a reminder, faculty and staff are invited to join the Walk the Walk event on campus today. Walks will be held at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m.. Those who are interested in participating can meet in front of Cass Gym.

As a reminder, the annual open enrollment process for all benefit options is open yet today, June 8. Please review the Benefit Guide, emailed by HR on May 1, that provides an overview of provided benefits, including premium information, for the plan year beginning July 1, 2023.

Open enrollment offers the opportunity to add, drop or change your benefits and/or dependent coverage. It is important that all benefit-eligible employees complete the open enrollment process to ensure that you have the coverage you need for FY2024. If you decline health insurance or wish to contribute to a flexible spending account, it is required that you complete the open enrollment process. Flexible spending enrollments will not rollover into the new plan year.

To access the open enrollment portal, click on the PlanSource-Benefits Enrollment Platform on the HR Portal page.

Have questions about your benefits? Need assistance with the online enrollment system? LLCC Human Resources is hosting an open lab today, 3:30-4:30 p.m. in Sangamon 1101 for assistance with benefits open enrollment. You may come anytime during the hours scheduled.

The annual open enrollment process for all benefit options is open through tomorrow, June 8.

The Oxford dictionary defines leadership as “the action of leading a group of people or an organization.” Leadership is not a title; it is an action.

During the summer months we will focus on resources and events to support leadership development for all staff who are interested in these topics regardless of their title.  The summer provides a great opportunity for all staff to concentrate some time on their own development, and many of the skills found in leadership training are useful in both our professional and personal lives.

Supervisors are encouraged to identify staff within their areas that they believe would benefit from these offerings and to discuss developing our leaders going forward. Better yet, supervisors are encouraged to take part in these resources and to bring a staff or two along for the opportunity.

In-person workshop

Working with Emotional Intelligence – June 20, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Is it possible to make a decision without emotion?

This course explores this question, by looking at our ability to recognize and understand emotions in ourselves and others.  Along with our ability to use this awareness to manage our behavior and relationships in the workplace.

For additional information visit Working with Emotional Intelligence within the Staff Training and Development page on the HR Portal.

Online resources

Can’t get away or afford to have your employees away from the office for an in-person workshop?

Explore these LinkedIn Learning leadership pathways to be taken at your own pace from your desk:

• Professional Soft Skills Learning Pathway
• Develop Your Skills as a New or Emerging People Leader
• Develop the Skills to Manage Others Effectively
• Enhance Your Leadership Skills
• Skills for Advancing as a Woman in Leadership
• DEI Awareness for Senior Leaders

For information regarding obtaining a LinkedIn Learning license, please visit LLCC-LinkedIn Learning Professional Development Program within the Staff Training and Development page on the HR Portal.

For questions or comments about professional development, please contact alan.pasley@llcc.edu.