Emory Healthcare’s Changes to Parking and Transit do NOT Impact University Employees
Last Friday, Emory Healthcare announced changes to parking and public transportation policies, including modifications to their transit pass program, effective 1/1/2014. Please be aware that these changes will not impact Emory University’s transit pass program; the changes announced Friday apply to Healthcare employee participants only.

Got Stress?
We all get stress, but managing stress is essential to maintaining our overall health and well-being. As part of the Healthy Emory Initiative, the following stress management programs are currently available to help relieve your stress:

Take 5 Stress Videos
Relieve your stress in 5 minutes with these quick, easy videos

On-site StressBreaks
The Faculty Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) and the Blomeyer Health Fitness Center are offering 20-minute “breaks” in several locations

HR's Recruiting Department Receives Award
Emory University recently received recognition from the DirectEmployers Association as part of its inaugural Member Awards Competition. The HR Recruiting Department was recognized with the runner up award for its innovation in recruitment, specifically for the Dual Career Network Program. Read more.

Performance Management Training for Managers
A new Performance Management System is coming to Emory University for FY2014. Training sessions are currently being offered to Emory managers and supervisors to further the understanding of the new competencies and ratings.  Read more.

Sign Up Now to Get Your W-2 Online
Why wait for the mail, when you can get your W-2 much faster? You can sign up online now to receive your W-2 electronically in January. You’ll get your W-2 faster and you’ll never lose it because you can always go online and download another copy.  If you have signed up in previous years, you do not need to sign up again. For new participants, the deadline to sign up is Thursday January 14, 2014. View instructions.

Caregiving Help is New Employee Benefit
The Professional Care Management Program is designed to help support the needs of any benefits-eligible Emory University employee who is caring for an aging, sick or special needs adult, whether nearby or at a distance. The employer-sponsored benefit will be provided by work-life services provider, LifeCare. Learn more.

Check Out the New WorkLife Library
With the recent introduction of Emory’s Professional Care Management Program, the Emory WorkLife Resource Center has also partnered with LifeCare, Inc. to provide access to a WorkLife Library to help all employees of the university. Read more.

Theology Degrees Now Available for Wide Range of Professionals
Candler School of Theology is launching two new master degree programs in spring 2014 for medical and legal experts, church leaders, and other professionals who seek to enhance their work through theological education. The Master of Religion and Public Life provides a deeper understanding for those negotiating faith-based matters in healthcare, social work, law, education, and other public spheres. The Master of Religious Leadership is for people in Christian service who want to improve their leadership potential. It offers five concentrations: Mission, Evangelism, and World Christianity; Justice, Peacebuilding, and Conflict Transformation; Pastoral Care; Ministries with Youth; and Worship and Music. Learn more.

New BPI Scholars Program Accepting Applications
The Office of Business Practice Improvement is excited to announce a new professional development program, BPI Scholars, a one-year professional development program for high-performing, early and mid-career Emory staff. Applications are due November 30; classes start January 2014. Learn more.

The 2013 Mary Lynn Morgan Lecture on Women and Health
"Women's health at the intersection: Race, Social Position, and Class” featuring Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice, incoming President of Morehouse School of Medicine, will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 5th, in the Jones Room, Woodruff Library. For information, visit http://womenscenter.emory.edu.

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!