Updates from HR: COVID-19 compliance, listening sessions, Artisans’ Fair, Lovefeast and gratitude

Flu shot documentation due Dec. 15

In accordance with the University’s Mandatory Influenza Vaccine Policy, all faculty and staff are required to either submit documentation of receiving a flu shot or a request for a medical, religious or off-site exemption by Dec. 15.

Details are available on the Wake Forest University Human Resources website.

Affiliate partner compliance

To help promote the health and wellbeing of all those living and working within our campus community, the University has worked to ensure that affiliate partner colleagues maintain compliance with important safety policies and guidelines, have access to COVID-19 testing and health care if they become ill, and are seamlessly incorporated into the University’s contact tracing and space cleaning process.

Learn more on the Our Way Forward website.

HR Listens: Dec. 3, 7 and 9

In an effort to better understand the lived experiences of employees, Wake Forest Human Resources has launched a listening session series. Join us for an upcoming session:

• Dec. 3, at 2 p.m. | COVID Stressors (Exempt Staff)
• Dec. 7, at 4 p.m. | The New Employee Experience
• Dec. 9, at 10:30 a.m. | The New Employee Experience

Register on the Professional Development Center website.

WFU Artisans’ Fair: Dec. 5

Don’t miss the annual WFU Artisans’ Fair, featuring handcrafted creations of Wake Forest faculty, staff, students and retirees! The Artisans’ Fair will be held virtually on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Learn more on the Artisans’ Fair Facebook page.

Lovefeast virtual ceremony: Dec. 6

This year’s Wake Forest Christmas Lovefeast will be a live video event, allowing all to experience this cherished tradition together while ensuring the safety of our community. The virtual event will be held on Sunday, Dec. 6, beginning with a prelude at 5:45 p.m. with a service to follow.

Read more on the University’s Lovefeast page.

A Message of Gratitude

ICYMI: President Hatch shared a message of gratitude with the campus community on Nov. 25.