Connect Newsletter (March 24, 2026)

Updated Process: Business Structure Transfers at the Time Clock

Starting Wednesday, March 25, the process for transferring time to a different Business Structure (the term replacing “Cost Center”) will change.

While you can still use the UKG Pro WFM desktop application, the physical time clocks now include a dedicated option for these transfers. 

To Complete a Transfer at the Clock:

1. Locate the Option: Scroll to the second page of the clock screen.
2. Select Business Structure Transfer: Tap the button and follow the prompts to select your location, unit, and role.
3. Confirm: Ensure you receive the confirmation message that your transfer was accepted.

For step-by-step visuals on transferring or standard punching (Clock In/Out and Breaks), please review the Quick Reference Guide.

Key Reminders for the Time Clock:

• Action First: Always select the specific button on the screen (Clock In, Start Break, etc.) before tapping your badge.
• Break Attestation: When clocking out for the day, the clock will ask you to confirm if you received an uninterrupted 30-minute break.
• Early Returns: If you end a break early, the system will ask for confirmation before processing the punch.

Please click here for a tip sheet that explains how you can use the clock to punch in and out for your shift.

Mid-Year Check-ins Deadline Approaching

Mid-year check-ins are due Sunday, March 29, 2026.

This is the opportunity for you and your leader to reflect on progress, align priorities and discuss any development needed for the remainder of the year. Your active participation is important to making these conversations meaningful and productive.

Visit the Performance & Development CookNet site for more information including updated Mid-Year Check-in job aids and the full Performance & Development timeline.

Recognize Someone Who Lives Out our Promise 

Help us celebrate our Promise in action! The Health Foundation is collecting nominations for team members who live out our Promise values every day—in big ways and small moments. Your responses may be featured in the annual Promise magazine and help shine a light on the people who bring our Promise to life!

Click here to submit your nominations. Please submit your nominations by Wednesday, April 15. 

Have questions? Reach out to Rachel.Hendricks@cookchildrens.org.

Snacks, Pigeons and Creativity: T-Shirts for Sale

A new patient art shirt is now available. The design features artwork created by one of our talented patient artists, and a portion of each purchase supports the Creative Arts Program, helping to provide meaningful artistic opportunities for patients throughout the hospital.

You can purchase the shirt at The Enchanted Castle Gift Shop. The cost is $24. If you are not at the Fort Worth Medical Center, fill out the Enchanted-Castle-T-Shirt-Order-Form and send to enchantedcastle@cookchildrens.org. Your shirt will be sent to your Cook Children's location through interoffice mail. With this method, employees must have their badge set up as a method of payment to purchase.

Presidents' Scholarship Applications Are Open

Applications are open for the 2026 Presidents' Scholarship program. This scholarship is open to dependent children of full-time and half-time Cook Children’s employees in good standing with a minimum of one year of eligible service from the date these applications are due.

The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on April 6.

To view the full eligibility criteria and application, visit the Human Resources CookNet page. 

If you have any questions, please email amanda.mendoza@cookchildrens.org.

Retirement Announcement

Christina Arnold, RN, Cook Children's Pediatric Specialties Waco, is retiring from Cook Children’s Health Care System after more than 34 years of service on March 27.

Christy started as a tech in the Emergency Department at Cook Children’s. After becoming a registered nurse, she worked on the surgery floor, NICU, PACU and finally at Cook Children's Pediatric Specialties Waco. Christy is an invaluable part of the team, and we are grateful for her kindness, integrity and unwavering commitment.  

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