YOUR WEEKLY EMPLOYEE NEWS UPDATE

JULY 5, 2023

Dear Staff,

This past legislative session, the Illinois General Assembly has been trying to provide additional reimbursement to help with wages for Misericordia and other providers. We are still waiting to hear exactly what this will mean for Misericordia, but we do know that the additional reimbursement doesn't take effect until the new year in 2024. However, we don't want you to have to wait. Thus, effective with the pay period starting on July 9, 2023, every employee through the directors, will receive a $1 per hour increase to their hourly rate. This is the sixth increase in the last three years, and we have been fortunate to be able to provide these increases despite Covid and a challenging economy. Increasing wages every six months is not typical for most employers (especially for nonprofits) and, at some point, we will need to go back to increasing wages on an annual basis. But we are delighted to share this news with you and also look forward to providing you with a merit-based performance review bonus in the next couple of months.  

I want to personally thank each and every one of you for your unwavering commitment to our residents. Because of you, our families can sleep well knowing that their family member is getting exceptional care here at Misericordia day after day. Over the weekend, one of our families (Julie Harrington Family) took the time to write a Letter to the Editor to the Chicago Tribune to let them know about the care their family member received at the end of her life. This particular kindness happened in Quinlan three years ago. I know you are all doing amazing acts of kindness every day in your respective residences and programs. We do not take this care for granted and know the sacrifices and effort it takes by everyone to Keep Misericordia Strong! Please enjoy your summer and be safe. Know that you are in our prayers and please keep Misericordia and our residents in yours. God bless you all!!  

Sincerely,

Father Jack

RETIREMENT PLANNING SEMINAR

The Human Resources Department is happy to announce an upcoming Retirement Planning Seminar at Misericordia. If you are interested in learning more about retirement planning and would like more information with helping you prepare, this is a seminar that you may want to attend. There are two available session times.

Tom Danielewicz, with Correll Co., as well as a Representative from Madden Funds Management, will be here to discuss an array of topics as it relates to the 401K Plan and saving for your retirement.

Please see details below:

What: Retirement Planning Seminar

When: Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am & 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Location: Lois Gates Courtyard Inn

Contact your Supervisor if you are interested in attending! Please sign up no later than Thursday, July 20, 2023. If you have any questions, please contact HR at ext. 3038.

PERFORMANCE REVIEW TIMELINE 

• June 1 - June 10: self-rating to take place.
• June 10 - June 24: evaluators begin.
• June 25 - July 15: delivery of evaluations.
• The deadline for acknowledging evaluations is July 20. Performance reviews will be closed on this day. 

Thank you to everyone who submitted their self-evaluations.

If you have not submitted yours according to the timeline, please complete it as soon as possible.

Stay tuned to Campus Connections for the next steps in the Performance Review process.

YOGA SESSIONS STARTING IN JULY

All employees are invited to attend our 45-minute yoga sessions, instructed by Rita Alviar, taking place on the front lawn of Holbrook at the dates and times below:

• July 10 at 2 pm
• July 17 at 10 am
• August 14 at 2 pm
• August 21 at 11 am

All levels of practice are welcome. Due to the limited availability of mats, we encourage you to bring your own.

TICKETS TO ARTIST IN ALL 2023 - YOU COULD BE A WINNER

Misericordia is pleased to announce a raffle for two (2) sets of two (2) tickets to the 2023 Artist in All event. This resident-centered event is sponsored by the SIBS group and is a fan favorite to most. The event features works of art created by our talented Misericordia residents, under the direction of our dedicated staff. The art work will be showcased, in the Modern Wing, of the Art Institue of Chicago on July 19th, from 6 pm until 9 pm. The drawing will be on July 11th. All entries must be in by 5 pm on July 10th. 

Click here to enter!

To learn more about Artist In All, visit the official website here.

CAMP WEEK: JULY 22 - JULY 30

Click here for a list of activities for residents, planned by Recreation and Leisure. Additional details about Camp Week will be shared in the next Campus Connections.

"Do anything, but let it produce joy."

—Walt Whitman