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HR Service Center

The HR Service Center at UMKC is a cross-functional area in the Human Resources office where employees are able to be supported in a variety of areas. The HR Service Center at UMKC serves as a valuable resource for employees related to any of the HR service areas.

Our goal is to promptly and effectively serve every customer who calls or walks into our office. The HR Service Center Blog is a central resource for employees related to trending topics, frequently asked questions and current, HR-related news.

Service Center
816-235-1621

Mercedes Tillman
Human Resource Specialist II
tillmanm@umkc.edu
816-235-1422

Lifewise EAP Webinar: Emotional Intelligence for Life

As an employee, you are our most important resource, and the University of Missouri System cares about your personal and professional well-being.

The UM System’s Total Rewards, UMKC Human Resources, and Saint Luke’s Health System in Kansas City have come together to provide monthly online Employee Assistance Program seminars to equip you with skills to help you excel and grow in your professional or personal life. On April 24, 2019, the topic for the EAP Online Seminar Series is Emotional Intelligence for Life

Description: When it comes to happiness and success, emotional intelligence (EQ) is just as important as intellectual ability (IQ). Learn how to build stronger relationships, connect to your feelings and make informed decisions.

The monthly webinars are approximately an hour in length and are conducted live at 11AM and 2PM on the scheduled day, but, even if you are unable to view the webinars live you can listen to the recordings at a later date.

Click here to sign up for this webinar today.

USERNAME: UMKC

PASSWORD: EAP

Once you login please click on Webcasts, please select the webinar listed under the 2019 schedule.

April Wellness Updates

Every month we will be sharing wellness updates from UM System Wellness in UMatters. These updates will contain a variety of resources to support your wellness journey, including a monthly newsletter and a monthly challenge.

April Newsletter: This month is Alcohol Awareness month. The April newsletter covers topics such as, A Positive Workplace, and Excessive Alcohol Use. This newsletter also includes Wellness FAQs and a delicious Recipe of the Month. There are also helpful links regarding the Wellness Incentive.

If you have any questions, please contact the HR Service Center at 816-235-1621.

UMKC Benefits – Wellness and Program Resources

Join us on April 15th for UM System wellness program updates and to learn more about navigating through the UnitedHealthCare site, myUHC.com.

Mandy Schick, the UM System Wellness Program Coordinator, will be here to teach you about the Wellness Incentive and ways to improve physical, emotional, financial and workplace wellness.

Caroline Murphy, RN University of Missouri Nurse Liaison and Shannon Giambalvo Benefits Expert with UnitedHealthcare will also present UnitedHealthcare Tools and Resources to Help You!  They will discuss navigating through myuhc.com, including a live demonstration on how to find a provider, using the cost estimator tool, and preventive care with a live demonstration.  They will also be discussing the NurseLine, Virtual Visits, and the Real Appeal Program.

Attending the session will earn you 25 Wellness Incentive points.

  • 1pm – 2pm, Administrative Center, Gillham Park Room
  • 3pm – 4pm, School of Medicine Theater C

Space is limited, please sign up in MyLearn.

Orangetheory Fitness Discount

UMKC

We are excited to extend a limited time offer that allows you take unlimited Orangetheory classes for 2 weeks, for only $49!  After 2 weeks if you love it, like our one million members do, join Orangetheory and that $49 goes towards your membership!

There is no commitment to join after the 2 weeks, but we are confident you will love our motivating group atmosphere, high energy coaches and the way our 1-hour full body workout makes you feel! This offer is good through 3/31/2019

What is Orangetheory Fitness?

  • We are a 1-hour full body group workout that makes it simple for you to get MORE LIFE
  • We focus on heart rate-based training guaranteed to produce results from the inside out
  • Our workout is backed by science and proven to burn more calories post-workout
  • Our workout is tracked by technology, when wearing our heart rate monitor (HRM) you can monitor your results in real-time
  • Each workout is inspired and led by certified coaches to make sure you don’t overtrain or undertrain
  • Intensity is based on your individual heart rate zones, making the workout effective for all fitness levels.

What are the benefits of an Orangetheory Fitness membership?

  • We have no long-term contracts or initiation fees.
  • Memberships are month to month with a 30-day cancelation notice
  • Orangetheory has 1000+ studios in the United States and your membership is good at any studio
  • We have 11 locations in Kansas City (Overland Park, Lenexa, Leawood, Olathe, Olathe South, Lee’s Summit, Brookside, Parkville, Liberty and Downtown). Shawnee, Topeka, Lawrence and Manhattan are in the works to open in 2019-2020.
  • We are open 364 days a year, with 50+ classes per week running from 5am to 9pm (depending on studio)
  • Members can freeze their account up to 60 days, twice per year
  • Orangetheory workouts will help meet your fitness goals whether it is toning, increase muscle strength, cardio, or weight loss
  • Orangetheory gives members MORE ENERGY and MORE LIFE

Orangetheory Contact Information:

1706 Baltimore

Kansas City, MO 64108

Phone: 816-659-1055

Website and Email: studiomanager1167@orangetheoryfitness.com

http://www.orangetheoryfitness.com

Lifewise EAP Webinar: Preventing Employee Harassment

As an employee, you are our most important resource, and the University of Missouri System cares about your personal and professional well-being.

The UM System’s Total Rewards, UMKC Human Resources, and Saint Luke’s Health System in Kansas City have come together to provide monthly online Employee Assistance Program seminars to equip you with skills to help you excel and grow in your professional or personal life. On March 20, 2019, the topic for the EAP Online Seminar Series is Preventing Employee Harassment

Description: Learn how to recognize, prevent and address different types of harassment in the workplace.

The monthly webinars are approximately an hour in length and are conducted live at 11AM and 2PM on the scheduled day, but, even if you are unable to view the webinars live you can listen to the recordings at a later date.

Click here to sign up for this webinar today.

USERNAME: UMKC

PASSWORD: EAP

Once you login please click on Webcasts, please select the webinar listed under the 2019 schedule.