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Gustavus Human Resources Blog: SelectAccount Changing Name to Further

For employees with a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), a Health Savings Account (HSA), or flexible spending accounts, please note that the company, SelectAccount, which manages those funds changed its name and is now called Further. You will receive a postcard mailer notifying you of this change and feel free to visit www.hellofurther.com for more information. […]

Gustavus Human Resources Blog: How to “Healthy Smile” :-)

  How to: Healthy Smile The Minnesota Dental Association (MDA) and American Dental Association (ADA) have a great deal of helpful information relating to oral health and accessibility, along with helpful tips and tricks to maintaining a healthy mouth. #1 Oral health impacts overall health. #2 Finding the right dentist for you. #3 Needing dental care at […]

Gustavus Human Resources Blog: Maximize Your Benefits – Dental

The Office of Human Resources would like to help you “Maximize Your Benefits” and this month we’re focusing on dental health. Visit the DeltaDentalMN.org website for a wide variety of resources: Find a dentist in your area and determine who is within the best-priced network. Review a variety of tips and information for dental health. […]

Gustavus Human Resources: Heart Month

February is officially Heart Month and it’s a perfect time to focus on your heart-health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), on average, U.S. adults have hearts that are 7 years older than they should be, check out this video to understand why and take a quiz to find your estimated heart age. See […]

Gustavus Human Resources: Take a Break in Bonnier

Rooted in the College’s core values of faith, justice, community, service and excellence, the purpose of the Bonnier Multifaith Center is to foster lives of engaged compassion through cultivating diverse religious and spiritual practices. Employees are encouraged to attend the Spring 2018 schedule of daily activities which reflect robust programming for mindfulness, healthful and spiritual […]

Gustavus Human Resources Blog: TIAA Tools

Did you know that TIAA provides helpful articles and newsletters? The latest edition of the TIAA Woman2Woman eNewsletter, features an excellent article about managing important documents. With the start of the year, it’s important to know where your information is stored and how to access it in a timely manner. The latest webinar schedule for […]

Gustavus Human Resources: Tips from TIAA

TIAA’s latest email newsletter reminds us that the new year is a great time to help ensure your finances are on track. What you do now could make a big difference in the the future for your retirement savings. Plan for enough income in retirement. How do you know if you’re on track for retirement […]

Gustavus Human Resources: Healthy Snacking for Game Day

This weekend is notorious for extra munchies. Stock up on healthy alternatives – even if you’re not watching the Superbowl in Minneapolis on Sunday. Enjoy!

Gustavus Human Resources Blog: Sugar – How to Ditch It

The New Year has begun and we’re already heading back into a holiday filled with treats and chocolates. Sugar addiction can be hard to break! Check out these “sweet and healthy” snack ideas that can help: Apples and/or celery stalks with peanut butter – dot celery and peanut butter logs with raisin “ants” for more […]