[IDHR] January Gem Connection Newsletter

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Audience: All state employees
Action: Please read and share newsletter with all agency staff

Thank you for reading the Gem Connection, inside this issue you will find:


  *   New Year, New You: Habits and tips for the month of January
  *   College savings information
  *   Access Your 2023 W-2
  *   Annual Employee Reminders
  *   Idaho Industrial Commission Agency Highlight
  *   Recipe and book of the month

For access to current and past editions of the Gem Connection, please click here<https://employee.idaho.gov/gem-connection/> to visit the publications archive.



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January 2024
The Gem Connection is a new monthly newsletter for State of Idaho employees. Each issue will share employee program updates, helpful tips, agency highlights, and other interests like recipes, professional development recommendations, and more. This is your go-to source for staying connected with what matters to you at work and across the ‘Gem State!’
News to Know
New Year, New You
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January marks a new year and a chance for a fresh start! Explore simple habits for a healthier you. January also highlights three important health topics: donating blood, cervical health awareness, and thyroid awareness. Find out more about each below.
New Habits for 2024
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Cervical Health Month
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National Blood Donor Month
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Thyroid Awareness Month
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Health and wellness tips provided by
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Ideal College Savings
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If you have been thinking about opening a 529 education savings account to save for education for your kids, grandkids, or even yourself, the new year is a great time to get started. IDeal, Idaho’s official 529 education savings program, allows you to decide when and how much to save.
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College savings tips provided by
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Access Your 2023 W-2
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Skip the traditional mail and learn how to authorize electronic delivery and view of your W-2 and/or 1095-C tax forms. Updated authorization is required to view your W-2 in Luma because it did not transfer from the previous system. Watch the self-paced training below to learn how. Note: You must be logged into Luma to view video.
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W-2 training provided by
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Annual Employee Reminders
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As we welcome a new year, employees are encouraged to review and, if needed, update the following information for their personnel file. Each item below is linked to a Quick Reference Guide (QRG) within Luma* with step-by-step instructions. Contact your agency HR representative with questions.
*You must be logged in to Luma to view QRGs
Personal and Emergency Contact Information
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Life Insurance Beneficiary Designation
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Federal and State W-4
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PERSI Beneficiaries
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Updates are made in myPERSI.idaho.gov, not Luma
Employee Reminders provided by
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Agency Highlight
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Recipe of the Month
Vegetable and Potato Nuggets
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Book of the Month
“Make Your Bed”
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Recommendation provided by
Claire Russell
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“Every sunset is an opportunity to reset. Every sunrise begins with new eyes.”
- Richie Norton, Author
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