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The next monthly version of News You Can Use will be available on July 7.
June 9, 2014
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Employee Health Screenings Help Motivate Lifestyle Changes

knowyournumbersThe "Know Your Numbers" health screenings held earlier this year at Emory University and Emory Healthcare provided more than 7,700 employees with important information about their health. The screenings, which measured key biometric numbers including blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose and body mass index, also served as a springboard to action for many employees. Read article in Emory Report.

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Retirement Plan Fee Disclosure Notices to be Sent Via Email
If you are eligible to participate in Emory’s retirement plan, later this month you will receive an important email about the investment options available through the plan. The email subject line will be “Important Plan Information” and it will be sent from “Your Benefits Center.” Please note that this email is not spam, but important information about your retirement benefit. Learn more.


Are you an Emory employee who is also a veteran?
HR is in the process of creating a new web resource for veterans who are looking for jobs at Emory University and we would like to include some testimonials of current Emory employees who successfully transitioned from a military career to a one in higher education. If you are interested, please send an email with your contact information to erin.long@emory.edu.


Learning Needs Assessment Survey – Deadline Extended
Learning and Organizational Development is conducting a University-wide Learning Needs Assessment Survey for all faculty and staff.  This confidential, online survey is being offered to all faculty and staff, and it should take only 5-10 minutes of your time.  The survey data will not disclose any individual identifying data.  The deadline has been extended to June 20. Learn more.


Take a Free Class at the Blomeyer
Did you know that the Blomeyer Health Fitness Center offers a FREE Group Exercise class each month for Emory faculty and staff?  For the month of June, the featured class is Yoga-Lates!  Strengthen, stretch, and tone your entire body in this unique class. This fusion of Pilates and Yoga combines the gentle stretch of Yoga with the functional toning of Pilates core exercises.

June 19, 2014
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
1525 Clifton Road, 5th Floor, Blomeyer Health Fitness Center
Registration Deadline: June 19, 2014
Facilitator: Jessie Bligh
Register for this class


Stay Active this Summer with Fitness Emory!
Fitness Emory, a part of Play Emory, is working to keep students, staff and faculty active this summer. From group fitness and instructional classes to workshops and personal training, it is not too late to get involved and try something new! Group fitness classes are offered all summer in the Woodruff P.E. Center. Read more.


Workshop for Managers on Flexible Work Environments
The Emory WorkLife Resource Center will present a one-hour workshop for Emory managers on the benefits of offering a flexible work environment. Facilitator Audrey Adelson will share insights to best practices and outline next steps towards creating a more flexible work culture. August 25, 2014, 11:00 – 12:00 PM, Candler Library – Candler Room 114. Learn more and register.


Learning and Organizational Development Classes Available
General Enrollment classes offer participants flexibility to customize their professional development by choosing courses to meet their professional development needs and interests. View classes.

Performance Management Tools and Resources Available
Emory managers will be soon conducting and completing 2014 employee performance reviews using the new performance competencies, rating scale, and online tool in Self-Service/PeopleSoft. As part of this process, each employee will also complete a self-evaluation form online. To assist both managers and employees in using the new online tool, HR’s Learning and Organizational Development Department has developed several resources. Read more.


Call for International Awards Nominations
The call for nominations for three international awards presented each year by Emory's Office of International Affairs is now open. Nominations are due Friday, June 13. Learn more.


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