{"id":41770,"date":"2016-12-08T19:22:52","date_gmt":"2016-12-08T19:22:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/?p=41770"},"modified":"2016-12-08T19:22:52","modified_gmt":"2016-12-08T19:22:52","slug":"hr-connection-holiday-wellness-tips-year-end-tax-info-retirees-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/2016\/12\/08\/hr-connection-holiday-wellness-tips-year-end-tax-info-retirees-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"HR Connection: Holiday wellness tips, year-end tax info, retirees, and more"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><em>The following is provided the the Human Resources Office<\/em><\/h4>\n<h2>Tax forms arrive in January: Update contact information now<\/h2>\n<p>Employees are encouraged to verify their contact information with ACC and the Employees Retirement System of Texas to receive important 2016 tax forms. In January ACC will send W-2 forms and the IRS 1095-C form regarding healthcare coverage. ERS, through UnitedHealthcare, will send the IRS 1095-B form that confirms health insurance enrollment for employees and their dependents.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For ACC employee records, log in to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/online-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Online Services<\/a> and click Change Employee Information.<\/li>\n<li>For ERS, go to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ers.state.tx.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ERS website<\/a>, click Access My Account at the top of the page and log in or register (if a new user). Find the appropriate link under\u00a0My Personal Information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Keep the holidays joyful with EAP resources<\/h2>\n<p>The holiday season is a time for celebrations, gift-giving, and reconnecting with family and friends. The season also can bring added stress from unrealistically high expectations, life changes, family concerns, and end-of-the-year frustrations. ACC\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/offices\/benefits\/employee-support-programs\/employee-assistance-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Employee Assistance Program<\/a> is available to help employees with personal and professional concerns. Among the many resources:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/0BxTvWHp_fVCNMWt0TDdtMldJdzA\/view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Be Safe This Holiday Season<\/a>: If you drink, don\u2019t drive. Take a cab and send the bill to Deer Oaks, ACC\u2019s EAP administrator.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/0B1Q30XIpPV5pakxjU2xfdlAteTg\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Holidaze: How to Enjoy the Holidays and Minimize Stress<\/a>: This on-demand webinar explores ways to minimize tension and increase fun during the holidays. Log in at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.deeroakseap.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">com<\/a> (username and password: austinccd).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/0B_TuQ-QRldJUTzh1aTQzRFJkVEk\/view?pli=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Help! My Piggy Bank is Almost Empty<\/a>: Tips on budgeting for the holidays.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/0B_TuQ-QRldJUdXhab1JobTdfSWM\/view?pli=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keeping the Spirit \u2500 Taking Off Your Superhero Cape<\/a>: Learn to take care of yourself during this hectic time of year.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/0B_TuQ-QRldJUSmFCQ2RmYVBQTWM\/view?pli=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Time Management: Rockin\u2019 Around the Clock<\/a>: Ideas to give yourself the gift of time and reduce stress.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/0B_TuQ-QRldJUSXJDR09uXy1GVnM\/view?pli=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">It Took a lot of Will Power, but I Finally Gave Up Dieting<\/a>: Healthy holiday eating.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/0B_TuQ-QRldJUcXU2cTAwbklJNUk\/view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">If Only Exercise Was as Satisfying as Chocolate<\/a>: \u00a0All exercise counts toward better health. Learn easy ways to incorporate movement into holiday activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Human Resources Office wants employees to enjoy a wonderful holiday season. For assistance, Deer Oaks EAP can be reached 24 hours a day at 888-993-7650 or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.deeroakseap.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">deeroakseap.com<\/a> (username and password: austinccd).<\/p>\n<h2>Webinar: Enjoy the holidays without gaining weight<\/h2>\n<p>Employees are invited to participate in a webinar about avoiding holiday weight gain <strong>11:30 a.m. \u2013 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 13.<\/strong> The webinar is presented by Kathleen Zelman, MPH-RD, as part of UnitedHealthcare\u2019s wellness webinar series.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eapps.austincc.edu\/workshops\/www\/login.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Click here to register for the wellness webinar<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Weight gain is easy, especially during the holidays when parties and seasonal foods are part of the festivities. Forget starting a diet during this celebratory, but often stressful, time of year. Instead, learn to use \u201csocial weight maintenance,\u201d a strategy to keep weight stable. Social strategies can help individuals enjoy the holidays without gaining the weight they must resolve to lose on January 1.<\/p>\n<h2>Savings plan contribution limits are unchanged in 2017<\/h2>\n<p>For the third consecutive year, the IRS contribution limits for ACC\u2019s voluntary tax deferred savings plans will not change. In 2017, ACC employees may contribute a maximum of $18,000 to either the 403(b) Tax Sheltered Annuity (TSA) plan and\/or the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) plan. Employees age 50 and older may contribute an additional $6,000 to each plan.<\/p>\n<p>Both plans allow ACC employees to save for retirement with tax deferred dollars. For more information about the plans, visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/offices\/benefits\/retirement-programs\/voluntary-savings-programs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HR Benefits website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Featured discounts for December<\/h2>\n<p>Don\u2019t forget to check out ACC\u2019s Advantage Discount Program for holiday shopping. A few deals:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Members-only pricing on Samsung products, \u2014 including TVs, tablets and PCs.<\/li>\n<li>Save 15 percent on orders from Murad health and beauty products.<\/li>\n<li>Save 20 percent on Godiva gourmet chocolates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Access these deals and more with through the ACC Beneplace Advantage Discount Program. Click on the link on the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.austincc.edu\/offices\/benefits\/employee-support-programs\/beneplace-advantage-discount-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HR Benefits website<\/a> or go to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.beneplace.com\/acc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.beneplace.com\/acc<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Deer Oaks EAP newsletters<\/h2>\n<p>Find these articles and more in this month\u2019s Deer Oaks <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/0B1Q30XIpPV5pWTVJQ2ZvX2Rxa1E\/view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Employee Newsletter<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be Good to Yourself: Tips for Adults<\/li>\n<li>Online Seminar Reminder: Lighten Up With Laughter<\/li>\n<li>Drive-Thru Eating Driving You Crazy?<\/li>\n<li>Yes, Stress<\/li>\n<li>If Weight Control is on Your Menu<\/li>\n<li>Shower Away the Mold<\/li>\n<li>Clinician&#8217;s Corner<\/li>\n<li>Five Frugal Ways to Save at the Gas Pump<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This month\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/0B1Q30XIpPV5paWlQWVBGMmViWkk\/view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Supervisor Newsletter<\/a> includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How to Show Your Gratitude<\/li>\n<li>How Do You Defeat the New Job Jitters?<\/li>\n<li>Ask Your EAP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>ACC celebrates recent retirees<\/h2>\n<p>ACC celebrates the following retirees. Retirees are recognized at Board of Trustees meetings for their years of service to the college.<\/p>\n<table width=\"513\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>James Davidson<\/td>\n<td>15.25<\/td>\n<td>Mathematics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ben Ferrell<\/td>\n<td>14.5<\/td>\n<td>Campus Planning &amp; Operations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Kenneth Fuglsang<\/td>\n<td>21.25<\/td>\n<td>Building &amp; Grounds Maintentance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Glen Hunt<\/td>\n<td>25.25<\/td>\n<td>Government<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Maisule Kurugu<\/td>\n<td>25<\/td>\n<td>District Police<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>George Lane<\/td>\n<td>17.25<\/td>\n<td>Student Accounting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Howard Lane<\/td>\n<td>27.25<\/td>\n<td>History<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Egbert Laurent<\/td>\n<td>17.25<\/td>\n<td>Building Construction Technology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Donald Lavigne<\/td>\n<td>15.25<\/td>\n<td>Mathematics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Charles Miles<\/td>\n<td>16.25<\/td>\n<td>Government<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>John Nicholas<\/td>\n<td>15.5<\/td>\n<td>Building &amp; Grounds Maintenance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>George Staff<\/td>\n<td>24<\/td>\n<td>Environmental Science &amp; Technology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The following is provided the the Human Resources Office Tax forms arrive in January: Update contact information now Employees are encouraged to verify their contact information with ACC and the Employees Retirement System of Texas &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/2016\/12\/08\/hr-connection-holiday-wellness-tips-year-end-tax-info-retirees-and-more\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3932,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[1280,384,1297,977],"class_list":["post-41770","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-facstaff-news","tag-holiday-tips","tag-hr-connection","tag-tax-information","tag-wellness"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41770","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3932"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=41770"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41770\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=41770"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=41770"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=41770"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}