Tax Changes for 2018
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed in late December may have an impact on the amount of federal tax that is withheld from your paycheck in 2018. The IRS is currently working on developing new withholding guidelines and anticipates issuing guidance in late January. Once IRS guidance is received, Emory’s payroll system will be updated to implement the changes. All faculty and staff will be notified of these changes and any actions that may be necessary.

Get Your 2017 Tax Forms Online: Deadline to Sign Up is January 11, 2018
Don’t wait for your tax forms to arrive in the mail -- sign up now to receive them online! In order to receive your tax forms online, you must log on to Self-Service and consent to receive them electronically NO LATER THAN 5 p.m., Thursday, January 11, 2018. If you have previously consented to receive your tax forms online, you do not need to do it again. Read more.

Healthy New YOU Expo Returns with Focus on Fitness, Nutrition, Meditation and More
Emory employees can start the new year with a focus on health and wellbeing at the Healthy New YOU Expo, set for Jan. 11 in the Woodruff PE Center and four Emory hospitals. Read more.

Upcoming Webinar: Caregiving Technology: Gadgets, Apps, and More to Help You in Caregiving Role
Whether it’s a GPS shoe for tracking wandering parents with dementia, programmed caps for prescription bottles or touchscreen tablets for staying connected, caregiving technology is exploding. We’ll look. This workshop Hosted by Lifecare, this workshop will look at the latest technology for safety, health and peace of mind for caregivers.  January 24, 2018, 12pm-1pm. Register Here. Questions about this webinar can be addressed to Mary Ellen Eady at 404-727-4177.

Save the Date: Emory’s Annual Camp and Learning Expo - February 8
Are you searching for quality summer programs for your kids? Come to Emory’s Annual Camp and Learning Expo to learn more about the variety of summer camps and learning programs that will be offered throughout the Metro Atlanta area. February 8, 2018, Emory University Main Campus, Woodruff PE Center, 4th Floor Auxiliary Court, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. More details and registration will be announced at a later date. (Inclement weather date: February 15, 2018).

Changes to Mid-Year Review Process
With the upgrade to PeopleSoft 9.2, there are some changes to the Performance Management system.  User guides and training will be available early next year, but for those managers who are writing a mid-year review, please note that the mid-year evaluation is now a part of the annual form.  For step-by-step instructions on completing a mid-year review using the new system, click here.

Learning and Organizational Development Offering Classes
Learning and Organizational Development is pleased to offer a variety of courses filled with dynamic content. Our General Enrollment classes offer participants flexibility to customize their professional development by choosing courses to meet their professional development needs and interests. See list of classes.

Are You an Expecting Parent or Parent of a Toddler? Learn more about Selecting Quality Child Care!
This workshop is designed to help expecting parents and parents' of young toddlers become familiar with the different types of child care available and help them evaluate what constitutes quality care. Due to the high demand for child care in the Emory area, the seminar will also provide parents with some creative options for when their first choice is not obtainable. Resources and programs available to help parents with issues of child care will also be also discussed. January 10, 2018 12:00 PM - January 10, 2018 1:30 PM, 1599 Clifton Road Building, 1.432. Sign up.

Don’t Get Caught with the Flu – Get a Flu Shot!
Getting an annual flu vaccine is the first and best way to protect yourself and your family from the flu. Emory Faculty and staff who are on the Emory medical plan (and their covered dependents) can receive a free flu vaccine. Learn more.