Child Care Survey
The University Senate Task Force on Dependent Care has partnered with Human Resources to ask you about your present child care needs. We are conducting a short survey that asks about which options are of interest to our faculty, staff and students who are parents. The information will help us focus our efforts to find resources that may help. Check your email inbox for a link to this survey which was sent by the University Task Force on July 27. Responses are due July 31.

Early Voting and Emory Voting Policy update
Early voting for the Georgia primary runoff is July 20-August 7. In response to the difficulties that many voters experienced in the June primary, Emory now allows staff up to 4 hours of paid time off for voting, either during the early-voting period or on the Election Day itself. Read the updated policy. Early voting locations and hours can be found at the following links:

• Dekalb County
• Fulton County

Preparing to Work and Parent Through a COVID Kind of School Year
There are a lot of uncertainties for everyone as we prepare for the 2020-21 school year. As a parent, it is especially difficult to know how to plan for this year. While we all want to see children return to in-person classrooms, we know that the reality is that many students will at least begin their school year virtually. Parents really need to do what they can to plan for all scenarios: In-person, Remote Learning, and a Hybrid of both plans. We are likely to see one or all these scenarios play out throughout this school year.  The saying, “It takes a village to raise a child” is especially true right now. We have compiled some tips to help parents prepare for these different scenarios and help them manage remote work and school under one roof once again. This is part 1 of a 3-part series. Read article.

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.

Getting a New or Replacement EmoryCard
The EmoryCard team is currently offering physically distanced services but are working to provide employees with new and replacement EmoryCards as quickly as possible! View details.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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 August 12.  Learn more.

Sparkfly Perks for Summer Fun, Close to Home
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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!