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Winter Recess 2019
Emory University closes most academic and administrative offices for Winter Recess, the three days between the Christmas and New Year holidays. The intent of Winter Recess is to provide a time for many faculty and staff to relax and refresh at the end of the year, in recognition of their hard work, dedication and commitment. 2019 Winter Recess days are December 26, 27 and 30, 2019. These three Winter Recess days are not holidays but are provided in addition to the scheduled University holidays of Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve Observed), 25 (Christmas Day Observed), 31 (New Year’s Eve Observed), 2019, and Jan. 1, (New Year’s Day), 2020. Read more.

New Healthy Emory Connect Program Year
A new program year has started on Healthy Emory Connect, Emory’s one-stop-shop for employee health and wellbeing. There are new fun and easy ways to earn points toward your 2020 Emory medical plan incentives! Hundreds of new videos are now available from Whil including yoga, mindfulness, resilience and other wellbeing titles. New online coaching programs, Journeys, offer a variety of topics in the areas of nutrition, physical activity, stress management, sleep, weight management and more! Log on to Healthy Emory Connect soon to start earning points toward your medical plan incentives. If you are not a member of Healthy Emory Connect, it is simple and quick to join. Learn how.

Emory Subsidy for Fitbit Devices to Sunset
On December 31, 2019, Emory’s subsidy for Fitbit devices will end for current employees. Starting in 2020 Emory will subsidize Fitbit devices for new hires only. Employees hired between July 1, 2019 and December 31, 2019 will be grandfathered into this new-hire group.  Emory’s Friends and Family storefront will remain open and provides Emory employees with the opportunity to purchase up to two devices annually at a special friends and family rate. If you have not purchased a subsidized device between September 1, 2018 and now, you can still use your one-time subsidy through December 31, 2019. Learn more.

Don’t Get Caught with the Flu – Get a Flu Vaccination!
Getting an annual flu vaccine is the best way to reduce your risk of getting sick with seasonal flu and spreading it to others. As an Emory employee, you have several options for getting a flu shot. Learn more.

What Is Your Baby Thinking?
Have you ever wondered how your child grows? How your baby learns about the world? What and how do children think and remember? How do they change as they get older and move from one developmental stage to the next? We would like to find out and you and your child can help!

You and your children are invited to participate in fun and engaging studies that will help us to understand their social and cognitive development. If you have a curious little tot at home in this age range, or any age between 3 months and 10 years, sign up to participate at the Emory Child Study Center. Participation involves a one-time visit to the Emory Campus and lasts less than an hour. Your child’s participation will take about 15 minutes and they will be with you the entire duration. We have both weekday and weekend appointments available and provide free parking and childcare for any siblings who wish to tag along. Your child will receive a participation gift and is sure to have a good time!

Registering for our studies is easy! Just visit our website at to sign up under the How to Participate link.

Make the Active Choice at Work!
Did you know that more movement throughout the day is linked to better health? Add movement to your workday by doing things like taking the stairs instead of the elevator, engaging in a walking meeting, or taking a few laps around your building throughout the day. Take the Active Works pledge today to commit to making the active choice instead of the inactive choice! Want to learn more about Active Works? Invite us to your next team meeting or huddle. Email healthyemory@emory.edu  for more information.

Changes in Learning and Organizational Development
Learning and Organizational Development has made some changes to the price of certain courses. Courses with a price change are:

• Fantastic Service Behaviors – New cost: $25 (was $0)
• Feedback Essentials - New cost: $25 (was $0)
• Increasing Personal Effectiveness (IPE) – New cost: $150 for both days (was $200)
• Presentation Skills - New cost: $25 (was $0)
• Project Management – New cost: $25 (was $100)

Additionally, the cancellation fee has increased from $30 to $100 (if a cancellation notice is not received within 10 days of the class).

HR Rep Certification Program Eliminated
After conducting a thorough review of the current HR Rep Certification Program, our research has revealed that there has been a tremendous decline in program participation.  The program, which was launched in 2010, has met the needs of most of the HR community.  Therefore, effective January 1, 2020, the HR Rep Certification Program, as it is currently designed, will be eliminated. Individuals already enrolled in the program that have begun taking the required courses will be allowed to complete the program and will be contacted directly by L&OD to discuss what will be required for completion.

Please note that L&OD will continue to offer the HR specific courses in an on-line format, and individuals that need this content to better perform their jobs, or are interested in learning more about specific HR content, will be able to complete these courses at any time by registering for them in the ELMS.  However, there will no longer be a formal certificate provided for completing the HR specific departmental courses. 

Workshop: How to Balance Your Work And Personal Life In 2020!
Maintaining a positive work-life integration is important for your productivity, happiness and health. To help you manage the many demands of your work and life, Emory offers many resources, programs and services. Join WorkLife during the 2020 Healthy New You Expo for a short session. This overview will define WorkLife, discuss major program areas and review how the WorkLife can assist you. Location: Emory University Student Center, 605 Asbury Circle, Atlanta, GA 30322, ground floor, Room 101, 11:30 am-12:30 pm. For more information, email worklife@emory.edu.

Workshop: Noticing changes with Mom and Dad in the New Year?
As we head into the New Year, we all want to focus on wellness for ourselves and our families. For some this may mean learning that we have to provide for or arrange care for our parents. Being plunged into the role of “caregiver” can be very overwhelming! Join WorkLife during the 2020 Healthy New You Expo for a short session. This session will focus on the basics: recognizing the signs that older adults may need extra care, important legal documents and, how to choose care and understand caregiver benefits at Emory. Location: Emory University Student Center, 605 Asbury Circle, Atlanta, GA 30322, ground floor, Room 101, 11:30 am-12:30 pm. For more information, email: email worklife@emory.edu.

Blomeyer Health Fitness January Promotion
Join Blomeyer and pay $0 for the entire month of January 2020!

• Certified health and fitness professionals, including personal trainers
• Group fitness classes (Butts N’ Guts, Pump and Run, Rip N’ Ride and Dance N’ Stretch)
• Cardiovascular/resistance equipment and an indoor track
• Massage therapy services
• Locker room amenities including showers, towel service, sauna and TV

Interested in joining Blomeyer? Stop in to schedule a tour and complimentary workout! Conveniently located at 1525 Clifton Rd, 5th floor.

Interested in Learning About Public Health?
Join us at the Rollins School of Public Health for a special standing course. Use your Emory Courtesy Scholarship to enroll. Learn more.

Let the Gift Giving Begin with Sparkfly Perks!
Save on electronics, flowers, gift baskets, holiday treats and more!  You can find these offers and more by visiting your dedicated Sparkfly Perks discount website today!