Election is Tomorrow, November 6
On Election Day, Emory encourages students, staff and faculty to exercise one of the most foundational rights of citizenship in our democracy: the right to vote. As a reminder, for hourly employees, Emory’s Voting Policy allows special requests for time off up to two hours to be considered if an employee's work schedule would prevent him/her from voting (such as 12-hour day shift).

Annual Enrollment is Now Open
Annual benefits enrollment is now open and continues through Nov. 12, 2018. The enrollment period allows you to make changes to your benefits for the upcoming year as well as set aside funds for your Flexible Spending Account. The annual enrollment website contains all of the information you need including the Benefits Guide, rates and steps to enroll. If you would like more information, you can attend an upcoming Benefits Enrollment meeting:

• Wednesday, November 7, 2018* (WEBINAR)
  12:30 pm
  Register here
  * Note: webinar date was changed from November 5 to November 7
  
  
• Friday, November 9, 2018 (In-person session)
  White Hall, Room 207
  10:00 am
  Registration not required
  

Performance Management
Performance Management is now a year-round process! Rather than waiting for the end of the year to complete your performance management form(s), you can now work on them throughout the year. The performance management process has been initiated for the majority of Emory staff members.

Having the forms available throughout the year gives both managers and staff the ability to set goals, complete mid-year evaluations, and record other important performance notes all during the year. Be sure to read your email on Wednesday for instructions on beginning the process.

If you would like to learn more about the Performance Management system, classes and online tools are available:

• View Classes (in-person or virtual classes available)
  
  
• Online Tools:
• Step-by-Step Guide for Managers
• Step-by-Step Guide for Employees

Upcoming Webinar: Holiday Survival Guide for Caregivers
November 14th, 2018
12 pm-1 pm

The end of Fall is the time when families will gather for the holidays making this the perfect time to evaluate how your loved one is doing and how to watch for the red flags that your caregiving journey is beginning. Long distance caregiving can be a big part of this challenge. This webinar will review solutions available to keep your loved one living independently at home or determining the move that is needed. Link will be sent out the day before. Register here.

The 2018 Great American Smokeout is Thursday, November 15
Every year, on the third Thursday of November, smokers across the nation take part in the American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout event. Encourage someone you know to use the date to make a plan to quit, or plan in advance and then quit smoking that day. By quitting – even for 1 day – smokers will be taking an important step toward a healthier life and reducing their cancer risk.

Emory will be celebrating the Great American Smokeout (GASO) by encouraging all employees to spread the word about our tobacco cessation programs and resources, such as Quit For Life and Freedom From Smoking, and to support those who are trying to quit. Learn more.

Learning and Organizational Development (OD) Now Accepting Applications
Learning and Organizational Development announces that the applications for the 2019 (Winter) cohorts for the following Development Programs are now available:

• Essentials of Leadership at Emory Program
• Aspiring Leaders at Emory Program
• Administrative Professionals Program
• Mentor Emory Program

We are accepting applications from now through Friday, November 16, 2018. Please go to our website www.learningservices.emory.edu to access the applications. Read more.

Emory Executive Education Upcoming Courses
Emory Executive Education is the Goizueta Business School’s program for non-degree education for individuals and organizations. These are the upcoming courses for the rest of the year.

• Negotiations & Conflict Management on November 27-28: Uncover the value in conflict and how to manage it successfully within your organization and with your external partners.
  
  
• FastTrack Financial Modeling (from Training the Street) on December 6-7: Develop technical aptitude in building financial models to help you better analyze financial transactions and the impact on organizational finances.
  
  
• Executive Decision Making on December 11-12: Gain insight on the psychology, physiology, and sociology of decision making to drive the process of delivering better outcomes.

All faculty, staff, and alumni receive a 15% discount on Executive Education Open Enrollment Courses with the code EUFAM15 when enrolling. Learn more.

Save with Sparkfly
Don’t be spooked into paying more!  Save on Halloween fun at Universal Studios, Disney World, Six Flags and more. You can find these offers and more by visiting your dedicated Sparkfly Perks discount website at http://emory.sparkfly.com today!