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The next issue of News You Can Use will be on August 15, 2016.
July 18, 2016
TOP STORY

Emotional Support Following Tragic Events

Recent tragic events, both here and abroad, have affected all of us. For those who are struggling with emotions or stress, The Faculty Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) can help. Read more.

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HR Launches New Mobile Friendly Careers Site
Emory University’s job application process is now mobile friendly!

  • Each of the individual job search sites are now fully responsive to mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets, featuring easy navigation and a minimum of resizing and scrolling for the user.
  • University job applicants can now apply for jobs using their mobile device in just a few short, easy steps.
  • Users can sign in and apply for jobs using their social media profiles on LinkedIn and Twitter.

The new site is not only easier to use, it also features fresh content which is designed to showcase Emory University as a truly special and unique place to work. Be sure to check out the new site at http://hr.emory.edu/careers/index.html.


Move More Challenge is Coming Back – Save the Dates
Last fall, more than 6,000 employees from Emory University and Emory Healthcare walked more than one million miles in the Move More Challenge. Challenge participants used a Fitbit device to track their activity, set goals and compete with their friends and co-workers. This popular event is coming back this fall! Mark your calendars: registration will be Aug. 10 – Sept. 9 and the Challenge will take place Sept. 19 – Nov. 13, 2016. More details coming soon!


Current Parking Permits will expire Aug. 31 – Action is Required!
Parking permits for faculty and staff will expire August 31, 2016. Follow these instructions to ensure you have valid parking on September 1st. Read more.


Learning and Organizational Development Announces Upcoming Course Schedule
Learning and Organizational Development’s general enrollment class offerings for May through November 2016 have been announced. Participants can customize their professional development by choosing courses to meet their professional development needs and interests. A range of dynamic courses are offered. View course schedule.


Expect Traffic Delays This Week due to Clifton Road Construction
This month, Emory is constructing and installing the frame for a new two-story pedestrian bridge over Clifton Road.  Expect significant delays Monday, July 18 - Friday, July 22 with single lane traffic in either direction on Clifton Road between Eagle Row/Haygood Drive and North Decatur Road. 

Visit www.cliftonstreetscape.com for regular updates.


Monthly Talks Through the Online Work-Life Library
The Emory WorkLife Resource Center hosts live monthly talks through the online work-life library. Mark your calendar now for these all-new monthly sessions during the summer of 2016 and remember to register each month for topics that interest you. All you need is an Internet connection to join and there is never any cost to you. Live talk topics range from financial issues, parenting, special needs children and caregiving issues. Learn more.


Workshop: Change Your Home, Not Your Address: How to Age in Place
Learn more about options to keep your loved ones in the home longer.  This workshop is essential for individuals concerned about planning for the care of a family member, as well as for any adult interested in being proactive about planning for his or her own future care needs. July 26, 2016, 12:00PM-1:30PM, Goizueta Business School, Room 204. Register for this workshop.


Workshop:  A, B, C & D’s of Medicare: Medicare Made Simple
Confused about Medicare? You are not alone.  As older adults and their caregivers confront long-term costs and ever-changing Medicare and prescription drug plans, they often feel confused and overwhelmed.  This interactive educational presentation will provide an overview of Medicare and guide faculty, staff and family members through the choices aging family members can make concerning Medicare. August 15, 2016, 12:00PM-1:30PM, Rollins School of Public Health CNR Room 1000. Register for this workshop.


Learn More About the Law
Learn about the Constitutional principles and governmental structures the shape the U.S. legal system. Emory Law invites Emory employees to enroll in The American Legal System, held Mondays, 4:15-5:45 p.m., starting August 15.  Learn more:

  • Apply here to take this course, using Emory’s courtesy scholarship. 
  • Click here for information about the Juris Master program, which provides legal education for working professionals.

Leadercast 2017 Event
Over the last several years, a group of managers and staff from Emory have attended Leadercast, an annual event to discover better ways to lead in today’s changing business and education environment. The group is looking to expand the number of Emory people attending for 2017. Learn more.


Summer Webinar Series Focuses on Wellness Topics
A summer webinar series will feature a variety of wellness topics – learn more about these subjects in just 30 minutes without even having to leave your desk: Strength Training Do’s and Don’ts, Four Keys to Healthy Eating Out, Rethink Your Drink, Stress Resilience: Bouncing Forward and Thriving, and Mindfulness 101. A variety of dates are available. Registration is required. Learn more and register.



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