Emory Increases Reimbursement Rate for Tuition Reimbursement Program
Effective April 1, 2014, Emory is increasing the rate of reimbursement for the Tuition Reimbursement Program from $203.00 per credit hour to $260.00 per credit hour (for a full semester of 5 credit hours, the maximum will increase from $1,015.00 to $1,300.00). The Tuition Reimbursement Program allows employees who work at least 20 hours or more per week to take job-related coursework at educational institutions other than Emory University. Emory is increasing the reimbursement to encourage participation and make the program more affordable. For more information, view the FAQs.

Work-Life Program Honored for Third Year
For the third consecutive year, WorldatWork's Alliance for Work-Life Progress (AWLP) has awarded Emory University with the Work-Life Seal of Distinction. Read more.

National Walking Day is Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Emory will once again recognize the American Heart Association's National Walking Day - a national call-to-action to walk for 30 minutes during the workday to promote physical activity. Join one of the many group walks on campus (locations/times will be announced soon) or gather a group of coworkers from your location to walk on April 2nd! Learn more.

Get Your Incentive Dollars –Take the Aetna Health Assessment
Remember, in order to get an incentive on your medical plan for 2014, you need to complete BOTH a health screening AND Aetna's online health assessment. If you missed the opportunity to get a health screening at one of the onsite events, you can still get a screening – see how. The health assessment is a quick online questionnaire that you complete via www.aetna.com.

Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Training
Emory's Office of Equal Opportunity Programs recently revised and republished the Equal Opportunity and Discriminatory Harassment Policy to comply with federal guidelines. To educate Emory's faculty and staff on the University's policies and procedures for preventing sexual harassment and sexual misconduct, the office is now offering a one hour training session open to all faculty and staff. Attendance is strongly encouraged. Learn more.

Performance Management Training for Non-Manager Employees
Emory University is transitioning to a new process for performance management for 2014. This involves new competencies, rating scale, and online performance evaluation forms. To prepare Emory employees for these new changes, HR's Learning and Organizational Development Department is offering several instructor-led classes for non-manager employees in March and April. Learn more and register.

Healthy Emory Steering Committee Update
Emory's Healthy Emory initiative is well underway to help make healthy choices easier for faculty, staff and students. The Steering Committee has been meeting monthly to analyze data, conduct a review of existing health resources, and develop a strategic plan to move Emory forward in the area of health and wellness. Read more.

Spring Financial Planning Workshops
The Emory WorkLife Resource Center announces spring workshops on financial planning. Topics include Real Estate Essentials – Refinancing, Getting Fiscally Fit With Your Insurance, and Debt Management and Budgeting. Learn more and register.

Transforming Anger and Conflict from the Inside Out
Does unresolved conflict or anger cause you problems at home or at work? If so, this skills group may be for you. This 8-session group will provide practical information about the nature and styles of anger and conflict, as well as healthy strategies for responding to anger and resolving conflict effectively. Tuesdays, April 29 - June 17, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m., FSAP Main Office - Conference Room (1762 Clifton Rd, Suite 1100). All prospective participants must contact FSAP at 404-727-4328 no later than Friday, April 18, to schedule a pre-screening appointment. Open to all Emory Healthcare and Emory University employees. Space is limited, so please contact FSAP as soon as possible.

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Law School Hosts Open House for Juris Master (JM) Program
Emory faculty and staff are invited to a special open house event to learn more about the School of Law's Juris Master (JM) program on Tuesday, March 25, at noon, in Room 5C of the 1599 Building on Clifton Road. Read more and register.

Research and Clinical Career Fair Coming in May
Emory's biannual Research and Clinical Career Fair will take place on May 2, 2014. Take advantage of this great opportunity to meet qualified candidates face-to-face, who have the desire to expand their scientific and clinical knowledge. Principal Investigators can register your research and clinical needs now.