Beginning Feb. 23, 2026, Payroll processing deadlines will change to:
Payroll Monday:
10 a.m. - Payroll Adjustment Forms (TCA, PCA, PCX) due to Payroll
Noon - All pending timecard edits in UKG must be approved/refused by the Manager
Noon - All timecards must be approved
To assist with meeting the new Payroll processing deadlines, we strongly encourage employees to review your timecard daily to address and enter any exceptions as they arise. Managers should also review and approve (or refuse) these exceptions as they are submitted to reflect a correct timecard going forward.
All transactions still pending in UKG as of noon, Monday, Feb. 23, will be refused. Employees will be paid what is on their timecard at the time of sign-off.
These adjustments must be submitted via PCA form for the next bi-weekly payroll.
If pending transactions are not addressed by noon on Mondays, they will be rejected by Payroll, and an on-demand check will not be issued.
Shoutout to Mansfield Rehab Clinic for their amazing Black History Month tribute! 🌟 Now, we want to see how the rest of the team is honoring this month. Whether it’s a creative display, a community event, or a team learning session, send your photos to Connect Newsroom to be featured.
On Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18, Spiritual Care will offer the Imposition of Ashes for employees across multiple Cook Children’s locations. Spiritual Care is offering this practice within our system as one way we care for the whole person
Visit Connect Newsroom for more information on locations and times at our Medical Centers.
Submit Proposal for Blue Peaks Giving Circle
Don’t miss your chance to turn your big idea into reality with the Blue Peaks Giving Circle! Blue Peaks is a collaborative group of donors ready to make your big dream a reality. Departments and programs can apply for funding, and members vote to direct their pooled resources toward frontline patient care.
Last year, Blue Peaks awarded more than $305,000 to 12 projects, and since its start, it has granted over $1,000,000 to 46 proposals.
We are transitioning all Cook Children’s computers to Microsoft Windows 11. The Information Services team strongly encourages users to self-install Microsoft Windows 11 now to have control of when their computer restarts and updates. You can choose a time that works best for your schedule. The installation occurs in the background and should not disrupt any of your normal work. The final reboot will take about five to 15 minutes to complete the upgrade.
Automatic installation of Microsoft Windows 11 will start on March 11, depending on your normal Windows monthly update cycle.
Find instructions on how to self-install Microsoft Windows 11 from the Software Center on Connect Newsroom.
Reminder: New Payroll Processing Deadlines
Black History Month Across the System 
Imposition of Ashes for Employees—Ash Wednesday
Submit Proposal for Blue Peaks Giving Circle 
Self-install Microsoft Windows 11 Today