New Visitor Parking Rates Effective September 1
Emory University and Emory Healthcare have approved an increase for visitor parking rates. The last visitor parking rate increase was in 2013.  The full daily rate remains unchanged. The increase will be effective on September 1st, 2017 at all Emory parking locations. 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.

Finish Your Performance Evaluations before September 14!
Performance Evaluations should be finished up by the end of August, but if you have any lingering reviews to finish up, be sure to do so prior to the PeopleSoft Upgrade. The upgrade will take place mid-September and once the new system goes live, there will be changes to the Performance Management System. To avoid any issues, get your evaluations done!

Webinar: Figuring Out the Food Label
Have you ever been shopping or trying choose something form the vending machine to eat and glanced at the Nutrition Facts Label? This can be a source of confusion for many. During this webinar, participants will learn how to use the Nutrition Facts label to aid in portion control, make healthy decisions about their nutrient intake and what changes are on the horizon when the NEW Nutrition Facts Label is introduced into the marketplace! Three upcoming sessions: September 5, September 13 and September 19. Register.

“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 on August 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.

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.

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!