Throughout the summer, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska’s (BCBSNE) employee resource groups (ERGs) have been actively living out their missions to foster belonging within the company and across the community. Here’s what they have been up to recently: Mental Health Awareness Month To kick off the summer, Possibilities, BCBSNE’s ERG supporting employees of all
The Nebraska Blue Foundation recently awarded a $5,000 grant to The Dreamweaver Foundation, a nonprofit organization that operates three programs aimed at enriching the lives of Nebraska seniors. Through the organization’s Merrymakers program, grant funding will bring live, monthly professional music performances to senior living communities in Beemer, Wisner and West Point. “The support from
In 2020, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) expanded its remote work opportunities to communities across the state. As part of a pilot program, 10 new remote employees joined the company in August 2020 as customer service representatives. Today, approximately 12% of BCBSNE’s workforce is fully remote, spanning various departments across the organization.
Summer has officially begun! While it can be exciting to get outside and enjoy all the season has to offer, the summer months still pose safety concerns. Here are some tips on how to stay safe during the warmer months: Keep your cool The sun is the hottest and the ultraviolet rays are the strongest
When we think about staying healthy, we often focus on physical activity and annual checkups. But true wellness includes your mental and emotional well-being, too. One of the ways you can support your mental health is by practicing self-care. “Self-care is taking care of your body, your nutrition and your mental health,” Caitlin Skow, registered
In honor of Women’s History Month, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) recently hosted an all-female leadership panel. The panel, presented by FORWARD, BCBSNE’s employee resource group (ERG) supporting women in the workplace, featured four female leaders from across the company: Bridget Knaub, director of information services engineering Barb True, vice president of
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) recently wrapped up its annual fundraising campaign supporting United Way of the Midlands (UWM) during which employees raised over $363,600 and volunteered a total of 164 hours. UWM is a local organization dedicated to helping the most vulnerable work toward independence through programs fostering basic needs, education and
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) recently hosted its third annual Belonging at Blue Summit, a celebration of the company’s commitment to employee engagement and creating a culture of belonging. This week-long event brought together employees, leaders and community members to engage in meaningful discussions, share experiences and highlight the importance of creating
When Christen Schuler was expecting her fourth child in 2020, she would never have imagined the stress of a pandemic would take a back seat to a roller-coaster pregnancy. “Very late in the first trimester, I had my first appointment with a sonogram,” said Schuler, health data analyst at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of
Noni Williams grew up admiring the community members and peers she had seen picked as one of the Ten Outstanding Young Omahans (TOYO) each year. Williams would watch as the Omaha Junior Chamber of Commerce, also known as the Omaha Jaycees, recognized young professionals for their commitment to improving the community through acts of kindness
