March 21, 2022

From popcorn parties to the second payout of our 1-2-3 Retention Program, Texas Children’s is making time and taking action to show our One Amazing Team that you are valued and appreciated as we build our Tomorrow, Together.

Fueled by team member feedback, Tomorrow, Together is an investment in our people and your Texas Children’s careers. The initiative rests on a commitment to make sure you are feeling supported and hopeful about the path forward.

After launching the journey in summer 2021 with a 2% pay increase and additional week of PTO for all team members, the organization started the 1-2-3 Retention Program to reward employees for their loyalty and resilience. All eligible Texas Children’s team members received the second 1-2-3 retention reward on March 18 of 2%, or 1% for new team members.

Leading up the second payout, Texas Children’s hosted a series of celebrations across the organization to express gratitude for all our team members have accomplished during this season. Relive the fun of our recent popcorn parties with this video.

To trace the steps we’ve taken in our Tomorrow, Together journey so far, visit ourtommorowtogether.org

For a personalized statement that details exactly how this investment has impacted you directly, check out the My Tomorrow, Together app here.

Your Voice Matters

Texas Children’s Tomorrow, Together commitment is also about listening and acting on your needs. Tell us what you’re most excited about as we head into the future together! Click here to participate in our latest Waggl and share your thoughts.

March 10, 2022

This year’s theme – Celebrate a World of Flavors – honors cultural heritage, traditions and recipes from all people by nourishing ourselves, learning about one another and finding new ways to appreciate our diversity. Celebrate a World of Flavors highlights the variety of unique foods that are available to people around the world, and the role that dietitians play in helping clients create healthy habits while celebrating their cultural foods and heritage.

Our dietitians remind us: like the unique foods of the world, we are all unique with different bodies, nutrition goals, backgrounds and tastes. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition and health – it’s important to personalize our plates.

Ways to celebrate National Nutrition Month at Texas Children’s

In partnership with the Human Resources Employee Well-Being team, the Clinical Nutrition Services and Food and Nutrition Services department is sponsoring several events during the month to help us celebrate!

Share your recipes and photos. Celebrate a World of Flavors is a great opportunity to showcase global cuisines from around the world, including recipes from our very own Texas Children’s employees. You are invited to share healthy family recipes with Employee Well-Being throughout March. Extra points for showing how you have upgraded an old family recipe to a healthier version! Sharing our cultural foods and heritage, while promoting healthy habits is what this year’s celebration is all about! Email your family’s recipe and pictures of you either cooking or enjoying it with family to wellbeing@texaschildrens.org for a chance to win a Ninja Blender!

Join our Texas Children’s Dietitians for a series of events celebrating National Nutrition Month:

Dietitians Table – three locations
When: Wednesday, March 16 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Fresh Bistro, DOTS Kitchen, Woodland’s Treehouse Café
Details: Stop by to talk with our dietitians about nutritional and learn how to make some of our favorite dishes incorporating healthy substitutes.

Celebrate a World of Flavors Webinar
When: Wednesday, March 23 – Noon to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Microsoft Teams | Click here to register
Details: Take 30 minutes to join or dietitians online as they share nutritional information and tips about how to make some of our favorite dishes incorporating healthy substitutes.

Healthy Cooking Demo
When: Wednesday, March 30 – 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Fresh Bistro
Details: Celebrate National Nutrition Month with Chef Stasha. She will teach us how to Celebrate a World of Flavors!

Chef’s Table on Wellness Wednesdays
When: Wednesdays throughout the month of March
Where: Fresh Bistro, DOT’s Café and the Treehouse Cafe
Details: Visit the chef’s table for a healthy meal on Wellness Wednesdays! All Texas Children’s badge holders receive a 50% discount on purchased foods.

Resources to Support Your Nutrition

National Nutrition Month is a time for everyone to make informed food choices and develop sound eating and physical activity habits that they can follow all year long. Texas Children’s has a variety of resources to help you on your health journey at no cost for Texas Children’s employees.

Health Coaching – Provides a powerful combination of support, practical guidance and accountability – helping you make positive, satisfying and lasting changes in a 1:1 setting. Make an appointment with one of our health coaches today!

Nutrition Consulting – Meet with our Well-Being Registered Dietitian, who will provide you a personalized experience to help you achieve your nutrition goals. You will receive a tailored action plan to help you adopt a healthier lifestyle. Click here to learn more.

Benefits Hub – Texas Children’s easy-to-use discounts and rewards marketplace is offering 50% off your first box from Hello Fresh, where you will receive fit and wholesome meals delivered to your home each week. Click here to take advantage of this offer.

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day
Texas Children’s Registered Dietitians: March 9 is your day! We thank you for your hard work!

For more information about proper nutrition and National Nutrition Month events at Texas Children’s, please email us at wellbeing@texaschildrens.org.

March 7, 2022

Join Texas Children’s retirement benefit provider, Fidelity, in celebrating Women’s History Month by taking a closer look at the unique financial realities of being a woman – and learning how to navigate them.

Fidelity is hosting a series of free, virtual Women Talk Money events throughout this month that focus on what women need to know to achieve their best financial futures. Life expectancy, health care costs, and career interruptions due to caregiving are all factors that acutely affect women and impact their ability to stay on track with financial goals.

In each online session, Women Talk Money participants can connect with a community of women and learn how to harness their strengths to develop smart money habits that lead to savvy investing. The marquee events scheduled for March are listed below. To register, click here.

Money Moves to Super-Charge Financial Wellness
Noon to 12:45 p.m., Tuesday, March 8
Featuring Erin Lowry of “Broke Millennials” and Farnoosh Torabi of CNET and “So Money”

Money Moves and Healthy Habits to Raise Your Investing Game
Noon to 12:45 p.m., Wednesday, March 16
Featuring Tori Dunlap of “Her First $100K”

Money Moves to Maximize Your Biggest Asset: Your Career
Noon to 12:45 p.m., Thursday, March 31
Featuring Cate Luzio of “Luminary” and Claire Wasserman of “Ladies Get Paid”

The Women Talk Money community is focused on normalizing talking about money openly and honestly, planning for gender differences that can impact women’s financial outlook, and spotlighting knowledgeable advisors who are passionate about helping women reach their retirement and other personal finance goals.

A 2022 study from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that women are more likely than men to have no personal retirement savings. Additional research from Fidelity shows that those women who do invest in their retirement plans are often not investing elsewhere, though their returns are better when they do.

At Texas Children’s, all team members are immediately eligible to begin saving for retirement with the 403(b) Savings Plan, which is administered by Fidelity. Texas Children’s matches 50% on the first 6% contributed to the retirement plan!

Additional resources offered to our team members through Texas Children’s partnership with Fidelity include:

  • Monthly financial webinars.
  • One-on-one financial coaching sessions that provide an opportunity to ask questions and create a financial plan in a private setting. To schedule a consultation, click here.
  • Emergency savings account mentoring.
February 8, 2022

Financial well-being is critical for all of us because it not only helps lower your stress levels, but it can also positively affect your physical, mental and social well-being. Stress related to financial worry can affect every aspect of your life, potentially causing your personal and professional productivity to suffer. Ensure you are off to a healthier you in 2022 by prioritizing your financial well-being.

Need help with meeting financial challenges, establishing or meeting financial goals?

Are you struggling with unexpected expenses or credit card debt? Would you like to start a retirement or college savings plan? Fidelity can help with a myriad of services like 1:1 financial coaching sessions, emergency savings account mentoring, setting up identity theft protection, finding community resources, and more. Leverage Fidelity as a resource for:

  • Monthly Webinars – Watch for opportunities to register for Fidelity’s upcoming sessions including:
    • Setting Goals and Developing an Emergency Savings Plan – February

Tuesday, February 8 – 12 PM CST register now

    • Making Your Money Work as Hard as You Do – March

Wednesday, March 2 – 12 PM CST register now

  • Financial Coaching sessions. Take advantage of 1-on-1 consultations with Texas Children’s personal Fidelity representatives for the opportunity to ask questions and create a financial plan in a private setting. Sign up for appointments and also RSVP for seminars here. If you prefer a group setting, Fidelity will provide the same opportunity in the company of your co-workers. Reach out to Alyssa Barnes or Christine Jasek to set up a workshop with your group.
  • Identity protection. New, to help protect your identity and give you greater peace of mind, Texas Children’s now offers voluntary identity theft protection with Allstate. You may sign up during Open Enrollment or at any time. Click here for information.
  • Personal assistance. With your whole family in mind, the Texas Children’s Family Resources site is available to help you find free or reduced-cost food, healthcare, employment assistance, affordable housing, transportation, daycare, financial assistance, education opportunities and legal services by entering your zip code.
Save with Texas Children’s Benefits Hub

One more item to help you stay financially healthy in 2022: click here to start saving! Check out Texas Children’s easy-to-use discounts and rewards marketplace. You’ll find discounts on wellness, entertainment, sports and goods. The first time you log in you will be prompted to enter a code. Use code AH5SYC, then complete the sign-up form to start exploring!

December 3, 2021

Review the schedule, during which you will be able to receive a free individually packaged cake and beverages on a “grab-and-go” basis. Read more

December 2, 2021

On Friday, December 3, Texas Children’s is excited to issue P3 payouts to all eligible employees within the Hospital, Texas Children’s Health Plan, The Centers, Texas Children’s Pediatrics and Texas Children’s Urgent Care.

If you have not already, you will receive an email regarding the specific payout for your area of the business.

Setting and striving for our annual P3 goals is vital in maintaining and exceeding the high standards we set for ourselves to ensure we deliver excellence on every level. The rewards represent an important acknowledgement of everything our teams accomplished through the year, whether elevating our patient experience, maintaining safe care operations and many others.

Next year, we will align our incentive program payout opportunities across the Texas Children’s system while also offering all employees the opportunity to take advantage of other system-wide incentives, including our 1-2-3 Retention program.

Thank you to all of our teams for the tremendous work you did over the course of Fiscal Year 2021. In both times of challenge and success, you helped to move our mission forward and your efforts are incredibly appreciated.

Thank you for everything you do as we build our bright future Tomorrow, Together.

November 9, 2021

This is the last week for 2022 Annual Enrollment. Please take a moment to explore our 2022 benefits offerings and make your elections conveniently online at www.texaschildrensbenefits.org by midnight, Friday, November 12.

To learn more about Annual Enrollment for this year, click here to watch the virtual benefits presentation held on Oct. 29. For additional enrollment assistance, you can also schedule in-person and Microsoft TEAMS online appointments with a member of our Benefits team.

Thank you for participating in Annual Enrollment.