FSAP Offices Closed April 8th
The FSAP main office will be closed on April 8th due to a construction repair project. Employees who need assistance on this day are asked to call 404-727-4328. We have clinicians on-call and available at satellite locations.

National Walking Day
Healthy Emory will join the American Heart Association in celebrating National Walking Day on Wednesday, April 6. All Emory Healthcare and Emory University employees are invited to participate in a 30-minute fun walk, guided by one of the Healthy Emory wellness champions. Over 20 walks are scheduled – come join one of them.  Learn more.

Registration for Colorful Choices Extended: Closes on April 8th (Friday)
Over 100 teams have formed Emory-wide ... join the fun!

To register, visit our webpage.

For more details about the program and how it works, watch this brief 2-minute video.

Questions? Contact us at healthyemory@emory.edu.

All registrants for the Colorful Choices Challenge will be entered in a drawing to win one of 4 pairs of movie tickets.

Managers:  It’s Time for Mid-Year Performance Reviews
Although mid-year reviews are optional, they are highly recommended. Some schools and divisions have already launched the mid-year form for all managers, while others leave it up to the discretion of each manager.  A mid-year review can be very beneficial to you and your employees. Read more.

Upcoming Training Courses in Performance Management
Several upcoming training sessions for managers will be offered in the coming weeks. Whether you are new to management or you are an experienced manager who is looking for more advanced training, there is a course for you. Learn more.

Employee Council Town Hall April 12th
The Emory Employee Council will hold its Annual Town hall on Tuesday, April 12, from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm in the Winship Ballroom at the Dobbs University Center. Lunch is provided.  A live stream of the event will also be made available via YouTube for those who are unable to attend in person. You can RSVP and submit questions for the panel now through an online form. Learn more.

SAVE THE DATE - Staff Fest - May 13th
Staff Fest will be held on Friday, May 13, 2016 on the Quad! Emory hosts this special event to show appreciation to staff members for the hard work and support they provide to the university all year long. More information will be forthcoming!

HR’s Recruiting Department Announces New Appointments
Vicky Jones has been promoted to Manager of Emory Temporary Service.  Vicky has over 20 years of recruiting experience in various industries including executive permanent placement as well as temporary staffing.  She has been with Emory for almost 10 years, starting as a Senior Recruiting Specialist and then as a Search Consultant with the Emory Search Group.  Raymond Goolsby has been promoted to a Manager of Recruiting.  Raymond joined Emory in 2014 and has made considerable contributions in the area of IT/Technical Recruiting. He brings over 14 years in diversified Human Resources experience. 

Upcoming Workshop: Biofeedback for Stress Management
Are you curious about how biofeedback helps with stress management?   This workshop will introduce participants to the basics of biofeedback – the use of electronic monitoring devices to help regulate breathing, heart rate, blood pressure and temperature.  Participants will be educated on the relationship between physical symptoms and overall experience of stress, and will be guided through techniques to monitor and change their body’s responses. Participants who attend will be able to schedule further opportunities to practice with the biofeedback equipment.  Session is limited to 10. Thursday, April 14, 2:30pm – 3:45pm; 1762 Clifton Building, FSAP Conference Room, Suite 1100. Register here.

Are You a Closet Drinker?
When talking about alcohol abuse, we often hear about the partyer, binge drinker and the chronic abuser. Rarely do we hear about the closet drinker, who secretly drinks alone so he/she can face the day ahead. Read more.

Faculty-Peer Mediation Program
Did you know that the Mediation Services for Faculty at Emory offers much more than mediation?  Other services include one-on-one discussion with a mediator to discuss strategies to address conflict and training sessions for departments or groups in dealing with conflict in the academic workplace. To learn more about the Mediation Services for Faculty at Emory, email mediation.services@emory.edu, call the confidential phone line at 404-727-4691, or visit our website.

Caregiver Resilience: Make Stress Your Friend
Did you know some stress is healthy and actually benefits people who are caregivers?  This workshop will explore the stress response, its impact on health and what research tells us about how caring for others creates resilience. April 19, 2016, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM, School of Nursing, 203. Registration Deadline: April 18, 2016. Register now.

Thinking Summer Yet? Emory WorkLife Can Help You!
The Emory WorkLife Resource Center has posted its Summer Planning 2016 webpage. It is full of resources to help employees with and without children find fun and exciting things to do this spring and summer, as well as some great ways to save a little money. Learn more.