Learning and Development Program Applications Now Available
Applications are now available for the following employee development programs: Manager Development Program (MDP), Supervisor Development Program (SDP), Administrative Professionals Program (APP), and Mentor Emory. The application deadline is November 8. Download applications here.

Emory Community Giving
Emory Community Giving, the employee charitable giving program of Emory University and Emory Healthcare, offers employees several exciting ways to help 476 worthy nonprofit groups address an array of health, human-service, community, and environmental needs. Visit the Community Giving website to learn more and give!

Emory Implements Professional Care Management for University Employees
The Emory Caregiver Support Program is pleased to announce a new employer-sponsored benefit available to all Emory University employees. The benefit will provide much needed support and expertise to those caring for aging parents, adults with special needs, or ill spouses/partners. Professional Care Management (PCM) provided by LifeCare provides up to six (6) PCM hours per year at no cost to the employee and it can be used nationwide. Learn more about this new employee benefit.

New Online Compliance Reporting Tool
The Trust Line Online is here!  Emory’s Compliance & Ethics Program has launched a new online reporting tool for anyone wishing to report compliance or ethics concerns using the computer instead of the telephone.  Go to www.mycompliancereport.com/EmoryTrustLineOnline.  You can report anonymously and your IPA address will not be visible to Emory.  This tool is provided by a third-party vendor.  Reports are triaged daily by Emory’s compliance officers and handled confidentially.  Questions about how it works?  Contact Sarah Putney at sputney@emory.edu, John Lawley at jlawley@emory.edu, or Stephen Goddard at Stephen.goddard@emoryhealthcare.org. 

HR Toolkit Course Now Offered Online
Learning and Organizational Development announces the HR Toolkit Course is now available as an online course. Previously taught in person over a two-day period, the HR Toolkit provides an overview of the essential HR practices and procedures for staff with human resources responsibilities. Learn more.

Where can a supervisor obtain information to address an employee or workplace issue? 
Every day, supervisors and managers are faced with challenging workplace situations that require knowledge of laws, policies, and protocols. The Emory Human Resources website has information designed to help supervisors and managers navigate workplace issues as they arise.  The link below provides policy information, templates for letters related to job performance, and other resources to assist with workplace issues.  Next time you find yourself wondering what to do, visit hr.emory.edu/eu/managers/index.html. Your Employee Relations Director is available to provide additional guidance.

Helping Managers and Employees Address Equity in a Flexible Working Environment
Audrey Adelson, a Work-Life Consultant with the Emory WorkLife Resource Center recently published an article on the Huffington Post: “Helping managers and employees address equity in a flexible working environment.” Over the past year, the Emory WorkLife Resource Center has experienced an increased demand for guidance around how to create a more flexible work environment on campus. For more information about Workplace flexibility at Emory, click here.

Election Season is Upon Us - Remember to Cast Your Vote
The Emory University Office of Government and Community Affairs would like to remind Emory faculty and staff that general/municipal elections are coming up. Learn more about upcoming local elections and how to cast your vote.

Caregiver Workshop - Growing Through Grief: Accepting the New Normal
Loss is inevitable, and for caregivers, facing the decline of a loved one’s health/well-being, as well as the death of a loved one, is a difficult journey. This workshop will educate participants on the grief and healing process. Learn more.

National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week (NCAAW) Workshop - Helping Someone You Care About with an Alcohol Problem
In this interactive Lunch and Learn workshop for faculty, staff and students, participants will identify and practice ways to intervene effectively and compassionately with a friend, co-worker, or family member who exhibits signs of problematic drinking. Learn more.