Contest! Submit Your Ideas to Name the New Healthy Emory Web Platform
In January, Healthy Emory will launch a new web platform (web portal and mobile app) that will serve as a “one-stop-shop” for Emory’s employee health and wellbeing programs. We want your ideas in naming this exciting new platform! Submit your ideas here before midnight, Tuesday, August 22. A committee will review the submissions and select the winning entry. The winner will be announced in September and will receive a Healthy Emory insulated lunch bag.

PeopleSoft/Self-Service and Emory Learning Management System (ELMS) Getting a New Look
Later this summer, members of the Emory community will find a newly designed homepage for ELMS and PeopleSoft/Self-Service. The Emory Learning Management System/ELMS will be upgraded in August followed by the PeopleSoft/Self-Service upgrade in September. Improvements include: easier navigation, new features, and more control over maintaining your information. Look for more announcements about these upgrades in the future

“Active Works” Seeks to Change a Culture Of Sitting
Sitting is the new smoking and 52% of the Emory population sits most of the day. A new campaign by Healthy Emory, “Active Works” seeks to change this culture of sitting. Whether it’s hosting a walking meeting, taking a few minutes to stretch throughout your day, or just using the stairs more regularly, staying “active works!” Visit the new Active Works webpage for tips and ideas to add more movement to your work day or register for the upcoming webinar:

Webinar: Active Works: Fitting Activity in Your Workday
Learn how to use Active Works in a variety of settings that can be shared with your co-workers. Sessions on August 16, 22 and 31. Register now.

Move More Challenge is Moving to Spring 2018
The ever-popular Move More Challenge is returning in the spring of 2018, with a start date in March. For those who want to “practice up,” this fall with an upgraded Fitbit, the employee online storefront is opening back up in September. Emory employees can purchase a new Fitbit device with the Emory subsidized discount. Friends and family members can also purchase Fitbits at a special discount. The opening of the storefront will be announced in the coming weeks.

New Online Training for HR Rep Certification
In cooperation with Emory’s Office of Equity and Inclusion, and their partnership with LawRoom Online Training, new courses are being offered in the HR Rep Certification Program. These are a great way to learn the law behind Emory’s policies. Learn more.

Is Your Address and Personal Information Up-To-Date In Self-Service?
Human Resources will soon be mailing important information about annual benefits enrollment, so now is a good time to go into Self-Service/PeopleSoft and look over your personal information. Using Self-Service, you can update your mailing address, emergency contacts, phone numbers, marital status, and more. Learn more.

Certify Your Office with the Green Office Program!
Emory’s Office of Sustainability is asking for offices to participate in reducing energy consumption and waste within their offices, in order to save money as well as the environment! Offices also have the chance to bring $5,000 towards sustainable initiatives within their office.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please contact Jennifer Fundora (jennifer.fundora@emory.edu) or click here for more information.

Workshop: Growing Through Grief: Accepting the New Normal
Loss is inevitable, and when caregiving for adult loved ones, we experience loss through changes in their physical and emotional health, changes in our own routines, death, and other challenges. This workshop will provide education on grief and the healing process. Participants will learn skills and resources for coping and adapting to these losses and for growing more resilient throughout the grief journey. August 16, 12:00 - 1:30 pm, School of Nursing, 203. Register now.

Workshop: Navigating the Medicare Maze: Which Plan is Best for Me, and How to Prepare
87% of seniors lose $600 on average by not reviewing their Medicare plans each year. Medicare is always changing, and it is important to be properly informed about your plan, and the costs that go with it. In this seminar, we will teach you how to properly analyze the thousands of Medicare plan combinations, and how to easily narrow down which ones are best for not only your finances, but your health, and your lifestyle. September 14, 12:00 - 1:30 pm, Emory University Hospital, Main Lobby Auditorium. Register now.

Webinar: Caregiver Support at Emory University: We are Here to Help You
This webinar will be an opportunity to hear about nationwide caregiver benefits available through Emory University for you and your family. All caregiver benefits through Emory University will be reviewed. There will be a benefits focus on Emergency Back-Up Care, Research Assistance, and Care Management. There will be an opportunity to ask questions during the webinar and connect with benefit venders after. Learn more.

Emory Executive Education Upcoming Courses
Emory Executive Education is the Goizueta Business School’s program for non-degree education for individuals and organizations. Several upcoming courses are beign offered:

• Finance and Accounting for Non-Financial Managers on September 12-13, 2017: Explore ways to strengthen your practical understanding of the financial market and decision-making process.
  
  
• Leading and Inspiring Change on August 22-23, 2017: Explore various models to better understand reactions to change, and the skills to navigate the conversations required to gain buy-in and support when adapting to new workplace conditions.
  
  
• Leading the Modern Healthcare Organization on August 17-18, 2017: Learn how to transform your thinking and leadership skills to drive solutions for many challenges healthcare leaders experience in today's industry.

All faculty, staff, and alumni receive a 15% discount on Executive Education Open Enrollment courses. Use discount code EUFAMILY2017 when enrolling. Learn more.

End of Summer Discounts from Sparkfly Perks! 
Save with offers from Costco, My Georgia Dentists, Activ4Pets, Red Roof, Cruise & Vacation Perks, Sporting Event Tickets and more!  You can find these offers and more by checking out this month’s Sparkwire or on your discount website at http://emory.sparkfly.com!