Employee Handbook - Baptist Memorial Online

Service AwardsIn recognition of service and loyalty, service awards are presentedto employees every 5 years.Educational AssistanceEducational assistance is provided to employees to address futurecritical staffing needs as determined by Baptist or to meetcurrent business needs. In an effort to proactively respond to recruitmentand retention trends, there is recognition of the importanceof providing educational assistance to enhance personalcareer growth while meeting Organizational staffing requirements.Because of the changing dynamics within the health care industry,interested employees should contact human resources regardingavailability and eligibility requirements for theeducational assistance program. Employees are reminded educationalassistance is in the sole discretion of Baptist and must beapproved in advance of beginning course work.Credit UnionEmployees may elect to participate in the HealthNet FederalCredit Union, which is owned, controlled and managed by itsmembers in compliance with state and federal laws. The creditunion offers a convenient way to save money and obtain loans. Inaddition, the credit union offers major credit cards, a Christmasclub, auto loans, home loans, IRAs, and a number of other servicespatterned to individual needs.Social SecurityBaptist and its employees contribute equally to the United StatesSocial Security Program. The U.S. Social Security Program providesretirement as well as death and disability benefits for employeesand their dependents. Details on contribution amountsas well as benefits available from the government may be obtainedfrom the human resources department.30