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| February 11, 2019 |
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Retirement Plan, Healthcare, Job Security and Workplace Flexibility Most Important, HR Survey Says
Last fall, Emory University Human Resources engaged Mercer, an independent consulting firm, to conduct a benefits and rewards survey of university faculty and staff. A total of 4,011 employees completed the survey, representing an overall participation level of 37% (the participation rate for faculty was 28.5%, for staff it was 40.3% and for librarians, 64.5%). The purpose of the survey was to establish a baseline measure for what faculty and staff liked about working at Emory. See survey results. |
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2019 Summer Internship Program
Emory’s Summer Internship program, facilitated by Human Resources, 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. Designed to last ten weeks (June 3- August 9, 2019), with an option for departments to extend up to twelve weeks (August 23, 2019), each department will need to establish learning objectives for their selected intern and evaluate him/her twice during the program. Learn more. |
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Do You Know Your Numbers Yet?
Get your key health measurements checked at a free, onsite screening at Emory and earn a $75 incentive on your medical plan. Registration is now open for Emory employees, spouses and retirees. Multiple locations available.
Learn more and register for a screening |
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Emory University Senate Committee Applications
The Emory University Senate (http://www.senate.emory.edu) invites interested faculty, staff, or students to apply for one of the following committees for the 2019-2020 academic year. If you wish to serve on one of these committees during the 2019-2020 academic year, please send your CV/resume and a brief statement of interest to Senate Assistant Taína Figueroa (tfiguer@emory.edu) by Friday, February 15, 2019. If you now serve on a committee you do not need to re-apply.
Many thanks to all who currently serve or have served on an Emory University Senate committee. We are grateful for your service, and we hope more members of the Emory community will become involved in the work of the University Senate. |
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Are You Earning Your 2019 Incentives?
To encourage you to take an active role in your health and well-being, Emory provides financial incentives for your participation in healthy activities. That’s right -- you can actually save money on your medical expenses by doing things that help you live a healthier lifestyle!
Many incentives are earned through Healthy Emory Connect, Emory’s web platform and mobile app. If you have not already joined, this is your first step to earning your incentives. Plus, you receive a $25 incentive just for signing up! Next, you can take your health risk assessment (HRA) to earn another $25. Then, throughout the year, you can earn points on Healthy Emory Connect by participating in various activities such as walking, tracking your healthy habits and participating in challenges.
In addition to the incentives offered through Healthy Emory Connect, you can also earn incentives for participating in the following activities: 2019 Know Your Numbers onsite screenings, getting a colonoscopy or Cologuard test, and the Diabetes Prevention Program, if eligible. Learn more |
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Webinar - Get More out of Social Security
With this webinar, learn about Social Security claiming strategies, including options if you’re single, divorced, or widowed, and:
- When and how to enroll
- How to calculate benefits
- Where to find helpful resources
Date: February 20, 2019, 1:00 pm. Can’t make the webcast? Register for the replay and watch it at a time that’s better for you. Register for the webinar |
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Webinar - WorkLife Benefits Overview: Highlighting a New Vendor
In this webinar, you will get a snapshot of all worklife benefits and a detailed overview of Emory University's new vendor, WorkPlace Options. Emory University has partnered with WorkPlace Options to provide university employees with a free service that offers specialized research in a variety of work life areas. With this benefit, you can speak with a professionally trained specialist over the phone to:
- Research child care solutions for the school year and the summer
- Get assistance with locating adult care options
- Find resources for legal and financial issues
- Get information and research for college planning
- Get research and resources for just about anything to help you with your daily life
This webinar takes place on February 27, 2019, from 12:00 pm -1:00 pm. The link to the webinar will be sent out several days before. Register Here |
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A Celebration of Healing and the Arts at EUH
The monks of Drepung Loseling will be creating a sand mandala from Monday to Saturday, February 11 – 16, at the Emory University Hospital Tower Bridge. Visitors will be able to experience firsthand the rich legacy of the Tibetan sacred arts and how they are used to promote compassion and healing.
The Center for Contemplative Science and Compassion-Based Ethics is pleased to invite you to celebrate our new joint initiative, Compassion-Centered Spiritual Health, in collaboration with Spiritual Health at Emory Healthcare.
The mandala will be created at the end of the pedestrian bridge that connects to the new hospital tower. Please stop by to observe the monks as they carefully place tens of thousands of colored grains of sand to form the complex mandala.
You may also attend one of several associated lectures, ceremonies, or meditations. Each meditation will be led by a spiritual health clinician who is certified to teach CBCT®, the center's research-based contemplative program designed to help those of any or no faith tradition to cultivate resilience and compassion. No registration needed.
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Put the Law to Work for Your Career!
Come learn about the Juris Master program over lunch on Thursday, February 28, 2019 from 12:00-1:00 pm in Gambrell Hall, G5D.
- Emory University School of Law offers a Juris Master degree designed to enhance your career and academic background with a legal perspective.
- On-campus and online formats are available.
- Use your Emory Courtesy Scholarship and apply by the priority application deadline of April 15, 2019 to receive an application fee waiver.
RSVP to attend now. For questions, contact jmadmission@emory.edu or 404-727-6802. |
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Emory Executive Education Upcoming Courses
Emory Executive Education is the Goizueta Business School’s program for non-degree education for individuals and organizations. These are the upcoming courses for the rest of the year.
- Executive Communication & Leadership Presence on March 12-13: Find insight of your abilities as a leader and tap into skills you need to communicate upward, downward, across, and outside your organization.
- FastTrack Financial Modeling (from Training the Street) on March 14-15: Develop technical aptitude in building financial models to help you better analyze financial transactions and the impact on organizational finances.
- Design Thinking for Business Innovation on March 26-27: Tap into the power of design thinking to transform your business and gain practical skills to build team engagement, drive operational efficiency, and create new sources of value.
- Finance & Accounting for Non-Financial Managers on April 16-17: Strengthen your practical understanding of financial statements and gain an intellectual understanding of finance and accounting management.
All faculty, staff, and alumni receive a 15% discount on Executive Education Open Enrollment Courses with the code EUFAM15 when enrolling. Learn more. |
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Emory Pre-College Live Online Info Session
Did you know that Emory has a summer academic program for high school students? We offer a residential program with credit and noncredit courses for two, three, four or six-week sessions. Commuters are welcome. Register today to learn more on our live webinar! Tuesday, February 19, 6:00 - 6:30 pm. For questions, email us at precollege@emory.edu or visit our website. |
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Sparkfly Perks - 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 today! |
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