Hi Everyone, Happy spring! Now is the perfect time to be job hunting! Many of you just finished school and are nervous about leaving school. Others may have always had the desire to learn more in their field. Just because you are done with your formal education does not mean your education has to stop. Not only do we encourage employees to challenge themselves and learn on the job but we also have a tuition reimbursement program. Many of our employees participate in this program by attending seminars and completing certificates in their field. You can also use this program to earn your undergrad or graduate degree. It is your chance to obtain real work experience while continuing to expand your knowledge.    

Regular full-time and part-time employees in good standing with Homestead/Intuit and working a minimum of 20 hours per week are eligible to participate in the Tuition Assistance Program. 

Therefore, I would like to encourage you to start thinking about what career path is right for you and how you can obtain it. As a participant myself, I can tell you first hand that we are dedicated to helping you achieve your ambitions.

Homestead will give you the tools you need and help you get there.

-Rachel, HR Assistant

In November 2007, Homestead rolled out a new wellness program- Now Walk It Out. Employees interested in participating all received pedometers. They then keep track of their weekly steps and report them in at the end of the week. Those that meet the monthly step goal are all entered into a raffle for a chance to win a great prize! Prizes in the past have included SpaFinder and Foot Locker gift certificates. We also have three walks that occur throughout the work week that allow employees to walk some extra steps and get a little fresh air.

Walking has tremendous health benefits. It is important in weight management, lowering cholesterol and blood pressure, alleviating stress, and strengthening muscles, bones and joints. However, the walking program is also beneficial in that it gives employees the chance to interact on yet another level. Employees from various departments attend the scheduled walks, and you can learn a lot about an individual, their aspirations and their passions on a forty-five minute stroll. You can also learn more about what projects they are working on and how it affects the overall business goal.

It’s a sunny day today…so get out there and walk it out!