Did you know as a faculty or staff member of GVSU, you have access to a network of expertly crafted resources and support networks to help you with personal, financial, medical, and professional challenges? Encompass Employee Assistant Program (EAP) has a wide variety of resources just for you as a part of your benefits package, and this semester we want to help you get to know them better with a scavenger hunt. 

For the Fall 2020 semester, GVSU HR is running a virtual scavenger hunt to help you become more familiar with Encompass EAP’s website and find resources and support you didn’t even know you had! Participants are eligible for a prize each month they participate, with those who participate during each month eligible for a grand prize at the end of the semester. 

Participating in the challenge is easy:

1. Sign up for an Encompass EAP account (www.mylifeexpert.com; Company Code: GVSUNI) and explore all the resources provided. 
2. Then, visit the Scavenger Hunt Checklist to find out what types of resources we’re featuring this month, and find them on Encompass’ website. 
3. Take a screenshot of each resource you find, attach it to the Scavenger Hunt Checklist, and hit submit! We’ll let you know when you’re eligible for a prize– and you’ll be one step closer to making the most of your benefits by understanding Encompass better. 

Questions? Can't access the Scavenger Hunt Checklist? Email [email protected] for more information or clarification. 

When will the new normal feel… normal? While we’re trying to adapt to all of the new challenges brought by COVID-19, it’s hard to shake the fact that this situation is not one that we signed up for, and it can be difficult to cope with the new ways we have to live during this pandemic. September’s Encompass scavenger hunt is focused on resilience– staying strong and focused for the long road ahead.

Encompass provides a wide array of resources on resilience and coping with the changes from COVID-19. Check out www.mylifeexpert.com/tag/resilience to see all they have to offer and then once you're done, visit our September Encompass Scavenger Hunt Checklist to submit screenshots of the resources you found and be eligible for a prize! Can you find an article, webinar, and survey this month about resilience? Fill out your scavenger hunt form now for a chance at our monthly prize!

Encompass has a lot of tools that can help you approach your career and finances with confidence. From budget and debt tools to work-life and soft skills training, there is no shortage of resources to help you grow. Under the Career and Financial tabs, you can find a wide range of videos, articles, courses, and tools to help you. Can you find a financial calculator, a soft skills training course, and a video to help you in either your career or your financial situation? Upload your screenshots to our October Encompass Scavenger Hunt Checklist to be eligible for a prize!

From childcare to elder care, Encompass has a lot to offer to help you build your support system and keep your family happy and healthy. You can use the Family tab to find articles, videos, and checklists to help you stay organized, and use the Locator tool to find nursing homes, daycares, and so much more! Can you find a checklist to help organize your family life, a video that's helpful to you, and an article that teaches you something new about family life? Upload your screenshots to the November Encompass Scavenger Hunt Checklist to be eligible for a prize!

The holiday season can bring a lot of emotions-- both good and bad. You may feel overwhelmed with everything, so it's a perfect time to reflect on your emotions and practice some self care to improve your overall wellness. Go to mylifeexpert.com to find a variety of soft skills courses, articles, and webinars to help with stress and help you balance your life to feel more gratitude and well. Once you're done, go to the December Encompass Scavenger Hunt Checklist to upload screenshots of what you found and be eligible for a prize. If you've participated in all four months of this challenge be on the lookout, you're eligible for the scavenger hunt grand prize!

Looking for the 2021 scavenger hunt? Click here!