One Good Turn Creates Another 

CHS friend and donor Linda Wells recently gifted all employees with a Stand for Good-branded backpack. Staff was encouraged to write thank-you cards, which the Foundation then sent to Linda.

As it turned out, the thank-you cards made Linda’s day!

She wrote, “I am overwhelmed by the love I receive from the Children’s Home Society and their staff. Their work is so important, and I would imagine often very difficult.”

“You each hold a special place in my heart for all you do for these children and families,” she continued. “Keep pouring good into the world, it will come back to you in unexpected ways.

P.S. I read every one.”

We’re thankful for Linda and our other supporters who share their love—and help us share ours.

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ASK THE CEO

You Asked. We Answer.

A new question was submitted to Ask The CEO.

With our recent wage increases it was mentioned that the relief staff were only eligible for a 2% increase, this is very unfair. These are the people we rely on the most when we are short-handed, which is quite often. 

The people that work these positions are as important as anyone else here on campus, sometimes more so. Consideration needs to be taken when calculating wage increases to include them like the rest of us. Our turnover rates are so high, wouldn’t you like to keep the people that have proven over and over again that they are some of our most dependable staff?

Read the answer on the GW portal.

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KNOW YOUR BENEFITS

HR Weekly News Updates

Introducing KNOW YOUR BENEFITS, weekly news from the HR team to keep you informed on policies and updates that impact all staff.

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GET THE MOST FOR YOUR HEALTH

Are you getting the most from your health plan? Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield members have access to these free tools and resources. 

For example, each issue of Blue features health and wellness articles, consumer
tips and health plan news. It provides resources on living a fulfilling and healthy life. Find it online at Wellmark.com/Blue.

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CORE LEARNING FOR JULY

A friendly reminder to complete the July Core Learning sessions by July 31. This training session includes the
following materials and will take about 30 minutes to complete. The document sign-in has been emailed to staff and is also available in Paylocity community.

o Viewing Fire Extinguisher Safety Training and short quiz
o CHS/CHF Code of Ethics: Read and Sign-off

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NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK

We welcomed 10 new employees to the CHS family at New Employee Orientation on Monday, July 10. View their photos and read some Fun Facts about each.

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