Category: Counseling

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Use the VRS Member Guide to Streamline Employee Orientation

December 2024

Quick-reference guide explains VRS plan information in simple terms with action steps for employees.

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Announcements

October 2024

VRS Phone Menu Changes; New Counseling Center Location; CEM Benchmarking Results; Hybrid 401(a) Forfeiture Balances

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Look Ahead to National Retirement Security Month

September 2024

VRS offers retirement planning tools and resources to help  employees see if they’re on track for a secure future.

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Announcements

August 2024

Take Our Survey; ORPHE Plan Selection; Support Phone Number Change; Correcting DCP Errors; GASB Data Coming Soon

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Follow These Four Best Practices When Onboarding New Employees

August 2024

First days on the job can be overwhelming for new hires. Here are four tips to help streamline your onboarding process.

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Four Tools to Help Employees ‘Save the Raise’ This Summer

July 2024

Many employees will see a bump in pay this summer. Saving part of their raises now can mean having more cash in retirement.

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Counseling Tips for Employees Leaving VRS-Covered Jobs

May 2024

Make sure employees know how certain choices will affect future VRS benefits.

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Your Turn to Ask

April 2024

I have employees retiring this spring and summer. What’s the best way for them to stay connected with VRS when they retire?

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Your Turn to Ask

March 2024

What do hazardous duty-covered members need to know when leaving employment or transferring between hazardous duty positions?