HR’s Employee Benefits Fair sets a high standard of engagement

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HFC employees Bridget and Laura smiling while enjoying therapy dogs Maui, a golden retriever, and Tango, a black lab.

On October 26, more than 100 HFC employees attended the Employee Benefits Fair, which was hosted by Human Resources.

“We had a good, steady flow of employees visiting the fair,” said HFC HR Benefits Manager Tiffany Webster. “This is the first fair we’ve had post-pandemic. I’m looking forward to making this an annual event again.”

During the 4-hour event, employees learned about the benefit offerings from the College, had the opportunity to get flu and COVID-19 vaccines, experienced the soothing relaxation of chair massages, and de-stressed with therapy dogs Tango, Maui, and Amelia. For many, the therapy dogs were the stars of the show.

The raffle winners for the 2023 Benefits Fair were:

  • CALM box of goodies: HFC Mail Clerk Teresa Martinez
  • Delta Dental electric toothbrush: HFC Division Assistant, Enrollment Services Nancy Knick
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) YETI mug: HFC math instructor Larry Smyrski
  • BCBSM YETI mug: HFC Student Support Associate, Enrollment Services Lakita Eboh
  • The Pool YETI mug: HFC Research Analyst Bridget Smith-Botos
  • $25 Amazon gift card: HFC Assistant Director, Financial Aid Stephanie Latzke
  • $25 Petco gift card: HFC Applications System Analyst Guy Lotowicz
  • UNUM Raffle Winner – $25 Amazon gift card: HFC Student Support Professional, Enrollment Services Michelle Hill
  • Cary Siegel’s book Why Didn’t They Teach Me This in School?: HFC math instructor Dr. Rama Chidambaram
  • The Weight Watchers Personal Points Cookbook: HFC Financial Aid Associate Taryn Ross

“I thought this was a great event. I loved the therapy dogs. The dogs were my primary motivation for attending the fair,” said Smith-Botos. “However, I also had the opportunity to speak with reps for both our health insurance and dental insurance. I understand our coverage options a lot more than I would have by just reading the documents we receive.”

Employees who have not claimed their raffle prizes should contact Webster at 313-845-9692 or tlwebster@hfcc.edu.

Taryn Ross holds up her prize, "The Weight Watchers Personal Points Cookbook."
Nancy Knick won a Delta Dental electric toothbrush.
Teresa Martinez won a CALM box of goodies.
Guy Lotowicz won a $25 Petco gift card.
Michelle Hill won a $25 Amazon gift card.
Bridget Smith-Botos proudly shows off her new YETI mug.
Lakita Eboh also won a YETI mug in the raffle.
Larry Smyrski was the third person to win a YETI mug.
Maui the therapy dog was happy to get belly-rubs from everyone.
Amelia the therapy dog awaits more attention from employees.
Tango the therapy dog is a very happy dog and was the life of the party.

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