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New Supervisory Series
Learning and Organizational Development, in partnership with the Faculty Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) and Work Life, has launched a new Supervisory Series. The series consists of short, interactive Zoom sessions that provide tips and tools for a variety of relevant topics from managing remote teams to cultivating resilience and much more! Supervisors can register for the sessions in the ELMS. Most sessions are between 30 minutes and 1 hour. View courses. |
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MORE NEWS YOU CAN USE |
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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Operation Eat Right Survey
Operation: Eat Right ended on July 12. If you participated in the campaign, we are interested in your feedback! Please complete this 5-minute survey and let us know what you thought! |
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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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Blomeyer Virtual Programming
Blomeyer has gone VIRTUAL! Check out the options we’ve created for you to keep your mind energized and your body moving! Enjoy LIVE 30-minute daily workouts that can be done at home with little to no equipment. These workouts are modeled after your favorite class formats, taught by Blomeyer staff. The classes will be live streamed via Zoom. Learn more. |
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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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Daily Refresh
Feeling stressed? Join the Faculty Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) for Daily Refresh, a 15-minute virtual “huddle” to learn and practice a resilience tip for the day, facilitated by a FSAP clinician, 4:30-4:45 pm, Monday-Friday. Access the Zoom link. |
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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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Recordings of Performance Management Courses Now 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. Materials can be found on the PM website. If you were unable to attend one of the Performance Management Training sessions, the recorded Zoom sessions have been uploaded into ELMS:
- Performance Management Training in COVID-19 World for Managers – Recorded Zoom (Course code: 201870-17151)
- Performance Management Training in COVID-19 World for Non-Manager Training – Recorded Zoom (Course Code: 201871-17148)
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Join the Zero Waste Ambassador Program!
As questions arise regarding increased disposables and PPE, Zero Waste Ambassadors will be vital in communicating proper reduction and disposal methods across campus, as well as relaying questions to the Office of Sustainability Initiatives Staff. Join the Zero Waste Ambassadors to make a difference.
The Zero Waste Ambassadors (ZWAs) have been vital in helping to reduce and divert landfill waste at Emory University. However, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Emory community can expect to see increased amounts of disposables and personal protective equipment (PPE) on campus during the 2020-2021 school year. Therefore, the peer-to-peer education of the ZWAs will be more critical than ever.
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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 Readings for Restoration: Faculty/Staff Book Salons
Looking for opportunities to cultivate community in this moment of crisis? Seeking meaningful conversations to help you get through the malaise? Searching for another way to make the summer restorative? Emory University’s Office of Spiritual and Religious Life invites faculty and staff to a series of summer book salons where we will fellowship with colleagues and converse about hope, renewal, and living a meaningful life. Upcoming salon is July 15. Learn more. |
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Summer Is Here, and Sparkfly Perks Is Ready!
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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