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Emory Staff Honored for Years of Service
Emory University congratulates our staff members who have achieved service award milestones in 2020. Due to the pandemic, we were unable to celebrate our honorees at a luncheon event this year. Instead, all award recipients received a special video message from President Claire E. Sterk. Please take time to congratulate our 2020 Service Awards Honorees. View list of 2020 honorees. |
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New Child Care Resources for COVID-19
While child care options have been limited since the COVID-19 pandemic began, some centers and summer camps have begun to open. Child care resources have been posted to the HR Website’s Working Through COVID-19 page. In addition to centers and camps, there are also resources for in-home care and virtual programs. View Child Care Resources. |
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WorkPlace Options
Are you concerned about child care this summer and fall? Emory can help. Contact WorkPlace Options for free customized search. Here are some ways they can help:
- Locating in-person summer camps
- Researching virtual options for activities or camps
- Finding for new or different daycare options
- Searching for art, dance or specialized classes for your child
Call WorkPlace Options today: 844-395-4566 |
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FSA Special Enrollment
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the IRS has made some changes to Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). These changes allow you to enroll in an FSA or make changes to your existing FSA during a special enrollment period (July 1, 2020 through October 31, 2020). Additionally, with the passing of the CARES Act, FSA funds can now be used for over-the-counter medications without a prescription. Learn more. |
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Operation: Eat Right Continues Through July 12!
Participation is through Healthy Emory Connect, Emory's health and wellness platform and mobile app.
- Join Healthy Emory Connect.
- Once in Healthy Emory Connect, select an Eating Healthy Journey (under the Health tab) to start. No additional registration needed!
- Return each day to complete a step until you complete the entire Journey!
- Learn something new, earn points, & have a chance to win prizes!
Meet Emory's Super Dietitian…your nutrition sidekick! Watch her short video to learn how Operation: Eat Right and Eating Healthy Journeys work! Visit http://bit.ly/opeat20 for more info! |
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Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP)
Are you concerned about developing diabetes? Diabetes can often be prevented or managed through physical activity, diet, and weight management. Emory has a variety of programs and services to help you prevent or manage diabetes.
Emory’s Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) is a one-year, small group program that teaches you how to eat healthy, increase your physical activity and manage your stress in order to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. Emory has made a lasting commitment to the health and wellness of our faculty and staff and is pleased to be offering this supportive program to Emory employees at no charge.
To be eligible for the program, you must:
- Have a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or greater (for Asian Americans, 23 or greater), AND
- Have prediabetes diagnosed by a blood test, OR
- Have history of gestational diabetes, OR
- Screen positive for prediabetes using the American Diabetes Association risk test
New DPP groups will be starting in September! Register today to attend an information session. |
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Ask the Registered Dietitian (RD)!
During this time of change and adaptation, many of us have struggled with maintaining healthy eating habits. Join this group discussion that will focus on a different nutrition topic each week to learn some tips for nutrition success! We will meet via Zoom. Wednesdays at 10 am. Duration: 30 minutes.
TOPICS:
- July 8: Four Keys to Healthy Eating When Ordering Out
- July 15: Balancing Food & Activity
- July 29: Tips on Meal Planning & Cooking Prep
Register HERE. *If you have already registered previously…you do not need to register again. |
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Learning and Organizational Development Announces General Enrollment Class Offerings
Learning and Organizational Development announces general enrollment classes which will take place June – August 2020. All sessions are virtual or online. Virtual courses will be offered via Zoom. The Zoom details will be provided by the class facilitator, two days before the session. Online courses can be taken at any time. View upcoming classes. |
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Year-End Performance Reviews Due Soon; Training Available
The year-end performance reviews will be due soon and this year has been particularly challenging for many due to Covid-19. New guidelines, behavior examples, and job aides have been created to make the process easier this year. New competencies were also unveiled this year for senior level leaders. If you were unable to attend one of the Performance Management Training in Covid-19 World classes, the recorded Zoom sessions have been uploaded into ELMS:
Performance Management Training in Covid-19 World for Managers – Recorded Zoom
Course code: 201870-17151
The year-end performance reviews will be due soon and this year has been particularly challenging for many due to Covid-19. New guidelines, behavior examples, and job aides have been created to make the process easier for managers this year. New competencies were also unveiled this year for senior level leaders. This interactive training will address these items as well as review the basics of good performance management, with time for questions as well.
Performance Management Training in Covid-19 World for Non-Manager Training – Recorded Zoom
Course Code: 201871-17148
The year-end performance reviews will be due soon and this year has been particularly challenging for many due to Covid-19. New guidelines, behavior examples, and job aides have been created to make the process easier this year. This interactive training will address these items as well as review the basics of good performance management, with time for questions as well.
Materials can be found on the PM website (https://hr.emory.edu/eu/performance-management/index.html) and training is also available for both managers and non-managers. |
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International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) Offers Upcoming Workshops for Faculty and Staff
Personal Leadership: Making a World of Difference - ISSS invites all faculty and staff to attend this timely new course! Participants will have an opportunity to develop their personal leadership skills, write a vision statement, be better able to handle difficult situations in their work and personal lives, and more effectively engage across cultures and other differences.
Thursday, July 9, 1:30 –3:00 p.m.
Register in ELMS (course: 200838-17047)
Zoom details will be emailed to registrants.
Intercultural Communication Skills, Part 2: Understanding Others - This course is the second in a series designed to help participants develop critical intercultural skills. Participants will understand cultural value differences, what causes misunderstandings across cultures and how to more effectively and appropriately communicate across cultures.
Monday, July 13, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Register in ELMS (course: 200864-17055)
Zoom details will be emailed to registrants.
Thursday, July 16th 1:30-2:30 pm
Register in ELMS (course: 200864-17056)
Zoom details will be emailed to registrants.
Intercultural Communication Skills, Part 3: Mindset, Skillset, Heartset - This course is the third in a series designed to help participants develop critical intercultural skills. Participants will get an understanding of the competencies required for effective and appropriate intercultural communication and how to develop their own skills.
Wednesday, July 29, 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Register in ELMS (course: 200866-17052)
Zoom details will be emailed to registrants.
Thursday, July 30, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Register in ELMS (course: 200866-17053)
Zoom details will be emailed to registrants
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Need Additional Employment Support? Don’t Have Much in Your Hiring Budget? Become A REAL Partner!
The Rollins Earn and Learn (REAL) Program, provides students the opportunity to apply the skills they have learned in the classroom while also providing Emory partners with highly qualified and motivated employees. Students can help you with various projects including: needs assessment, program evaluation, training and curriculum development, health communication and campaigns, program planning, development and implementation, survey design, community development, research and analysis, policy development and much more. REAL program students have competencies beyond public health.
Become a REAL partner, hire a REAL graduate student, and Rollins School of Public Health will pay HALF of their salary. That’s right! You pay 50% and Rollins School of Public Health pays the other 50% of the student’s salary. As an Emory affiliate, funding a REAL student’s salary is an expedited and simple process. Attend the upcoming virtual REAL Program Supervisor Training Session to learn more about the REAL program and how to become an employer partner. For more information, contact Lisa Parker at real@emory.edu. |
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Summer Is Here, and Sparkfly Perks Is Ready!
Our members are looking for options for travel, activities to stay busy at home, and ways to work more efficiently. Discounts are available for all your travel needs – RV Rental and Hotels, theme park tickets as they reopen, and car rental. For those working from home or staying in, check out our Health and Wellness options, technology discounts, meal delivery, and Streaming Entertainment like Disney +! Whatever your need or want, you can find these offers and more when visiting your dedicated Sparkfly Perks discount website at: http://emory.sparkfly.com today! |
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