Influenza Prevention + Vaccination
2017-18 is proving to be a worse-than-usual flu season. Influenza activity is widespread across Georgia, as it is in the rest of the country. For tips and guidance to help mitigate the impact of this influenza epidemic in our community, click here.

Welcome New Hires!
Human Resources is currently piloting an in-person orientation and welcome session for new hires to the university. On January 29, we welcomed 24 new employees to Emory! The next pilot session for new hires will be held on February 19.

New Career Portal and Applicant Tracking System (iCIMS) Coming to Emory
In mid-March, both Emory University and Emory Healthcare will convert from the current applicant tracking system (Kenexa/BrassRing) to a new system powered by iCIMS. Emory Temporary Services requests will also be converted to iCIMS. The ease of use and new features offered though iCIMS will make the recruiting process a much better user experience for both Emory administrators and job applicants.

The new system is expected to go live on March 21, 2018. Training will take place for Emory University system users (requisition administrators, recruiters, HR Reps) on February 19-March 9. View the training schedule. Note: Emory Healthcare employees will receive separate communications about their iCIMS training and implementation.

New Training on Performance Management System Announced
With the PeopleSoft upgrade last summer, several changes were made to Emory University’s Performance Management System. To help you navigate the changes, HR is offering in-person training classes as well as some online webinars. Several sessions are available for both managers and non-managers, February 13 through 23. Location: 1599 Bldg.

• View the training schedule
• Register through ELMS (search “Performance Management”)

Get Ready to Move More! Registration for the Move More Challenge opens February 12
The Move More Challenge is coming back this spring (March 5-April 29)! The 2018 challenge will be offered on Healthy Emory Connect and participants will be able to compete using a number of different wearable devices (e.g. Fitbit, Garmin, Apple Watch). Participants will create their own teams and work together on a journey to 10 Emory destinations starting at Oxford College and ending at the new Emory University Hospital tower. At each destination, the team will unlock fun facts and health and well-being tips. Registration opens February 12. Learn how to join the Move More Challenge!

Need a Fitbit? Employees can receive one Fitbit at the Emory rate and up to two more at the Family & Friends rate.  View rates.

Healthy Emory Connect is Here – Have You Joined Yet?
Healthy Emory Connect, a new web and mobile app, is how Emory employees will get their 2018 medical plan incentives, participate in challenges like the Move More Challenge, and much more! Healthy Emory Connect is available for all benefits-eligible Emory employees and pre-65 retirees (with Emory Medical plan coverage).

• Learn more about Healthy Emory Connect
• View FAQs

Emory’s Summer Internship Program is Back!
Human Resources is excited to announce the Summer Internship Program is back again this year. This program offers college students who are in the middle of their academic careers a unique opportunity to gain valuable, hands-on experience in the day-to-day operations of Emory University or Emory Healthcare. In previous years, Emory has hired interns to work in labs, help coordinate university events and programs, research and develop new projects, work on IT projects and websites, and more. Designed to last ten weeks (June 4 - August 18), with an option for departments to extend up to twelve weeks (September  1), each department will need to establish learning objectives for their selected intern, and evaluate him/her twice during the program. Hire an intern this summer! Learn more.

Emory is No. 7 on the Forbes America's Best Employers for Diversity List
Emory University is the top ranked employer in Atlanta and topped only by Harvard among other universities. View List.

Call for 2018 Thomas Jefferson Award Nominations
To honor current Emory faculty and staff who have significantly enriched the intellectual and civic life of the Emory community, the Thomas Jefferson Award, named and endowed by the Robert Earl McConnell Foundation, is presented annually at commencement.  The award honors a member of the faculty or staff for significant service to Emory University through personal activities, influence, and leadership, usually over the course of many years. Nominations are currently being accepted. Deadline is Febuary 15, 2018. Learn more.

Sparklfy: Discounts to Fall in Love With!
Sparkfly Perks has savings for Valentine’s Day on Flowers from 1-800-Flowers and From You Flowers as well as Jewelry, Chocolates, Gift Baskets and more! You can find these offers and more when visiting your dedicated Sparkfly Perks discount website at: http://emory.sparkfly.com today!

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.

Emory WorkLife Center to Host Care Workshops and Webinars
The Emory WorkLife Center is hosting several workshops focused on Employee Caregivers this 2018.  Topics range from having difficult conversations, focusing on nutrition, overview of Emory Support for working caregivers and legal planning.  View Workshops.

Emory Executive Education Upcoming Courses
Emory Executive Education is the Goizueta Business School’s program for non-degree education for individuals and organizations. Several upcoming courses are being offered:

• Finance and Accounting for Non-Financial Managers on February 27-28, 2018: Explore ways to strengthen your practical understanding of the financial market and decision-making process.
  
  
• Design Thinking for Business Innovation on March 6-7, 2018: Learn how to shift the mindset of your organization or team to embrace creativity as a business competency.
  
  
• Sales Leadership & Channel Management on March 13-14, 2018: This course provides insight on how to best structure your sales force and optimize the operations in support of your sales efforts.
  
  
• Emotional Intelligence: Finding Your Purpose as a Leader on April 16-19, 2018: This program helps you make the transition from managing a line of business to leading within your organization.

All faculty, staff, and alumni receive a 15% discount on Executive Education Open Enrollment courses. Use discount code EUFAM15 when enrolling. Learn more.