Updates from HR: COVID-19, University Policy Library, student hiring and events
COVID-19 update
On Monday, the campus community received a message with key COVID-19 updates, including the lifting of some restrictions, a consolidated COVID-19 policy and a faculty and staff vaccine survey. Here are some key takeaways:
Lifting restrictions: All social distancing requirements and limitations on gathering sizes are lifted. Masks are optional for fully vaccinated individuals (except in specific settings). Those who are not vaccinated are expected to continue to wear masks indoors while in the presence of others. 
People may continue to wear masks for many reasons, and individual choices should be respected as we navigate this period of transition.
COVID-19 policy: Wake Forest has created a consolidated COVID-19 policy to replace the numerous policies governing University operations. Both the Sick and Care Leave and Vulnerable Employee policies will expire June 30, 2021. Eligible employees may request a medical accommodation using the ADAA Medical Accommodations Form.
Vaccine survey: Earlier today, Human Resources emailed all full- and part-time active faculty and staff with instructions for completing a vaccine survey to indicate their vaccination status, verify vaccination records and/or register their intent to receive a vaccination. Colleagues should complete this survey as soon as possible and before August 2. Read more
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Updates from HR: Wellbeing and hybrid work tips, Inclusive Excellence, accessibility, benefits
Hybrid Work: Inclusive Tip #3
To promote inclusivity, be sure any conversations that occur on-site after a video conference ends are documented in the minutes for remote participants. 
Learn more » is.wfu.edu
Weekly Wellbeing Tip: Relieve Tension
At times we don’t even realize we are furrowing our brows or holding a tense jaw. A few minutes spent relaxing just the muscles of the face can relieve tension and anxiety in our entire bodies.
Learn more » youtube.com
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Updates from HR: COVID-19 and vaccines, Asian Heritage Month, financial workshops
COVID-19 update
On Wednesday, March 31, Group 4 eligibility expanded to include all university faculty and staff, and students living in congregate housing both on and off campus. 
With more than 5,000 faculty, staff and students now reporting they have already been vaccinated, Wednesday’s vaccine clinic was the last first- or single-dose clinic to be held on campus for the coming months. Second-dose clinics will continue to be held on campus throughout April for those who received their first dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine at an on-campus clinic in March.
We will continue to identify and communicate upcoming community vaccination opportunities, and the University has plans to coordinate transportation from campus to the mass vaccination clinic at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds soon. Those who have not yet been vaccinated should make an appointment with a community clinic, medical provider or local pharmacy such as:
- Forsyth County Public Health Department
- Wake Forest Baptist Health or Novant Health
- Walgreens or CVS
Once you have been vaccinated, please indicate that you have received a vaccine using the SneezSafe daily wellness screening survey. Even after being vaccinated, everyone is expected to continue to practice safety measures, including wearing a mask and social distancing.
Additionally, the Wake Forest community received a brief update earlier this week regarding the increase of gathering sizes on campus to align with N.C. Executive Order 204.
April is Asian Heritage Month
Throughout April, faculty and staff are invited to take part in upcoming Asian Heritage Month programs, coordinated by the Intercultural Center. Programs will have a specific focus on how to mitigate the effects of anti-Asian xenophobia, racism and discrimination – of which Wake Forest leaders addressed in this message to the campus community.
Learn more » interculturalcenter.wfu.edu
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Updates from HR: Vaccines, operating status, focus groups, TIAA webinars, and Character and the Professions conference
COVID-19 vaccine update
Last Thursday, Governor Cooper announced that those eligible in Group 4, beginning with people with high-risk medical conditions and those who live in certain congregate settings, will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine beginning Wednesday, March 17. 
All other essential workers in Group 4 – including all WFU employees and students living in residence halls – are expected to become eligible on April 7.
Additional on-campus vaccine clinics are anticipated to be available the week of March 22 to faculty, staff and students with high-risk medical conditions. Colleagues and students will receive more information regarding eligibility and registration this week.
Follow Wake Forest University Human Resources on Instagram and Facebook, where colleagues have shared what the vaccination means to them. You can also share and tag your own vaccine photos with #ThisIsOurShot.
Yellow Operating Status
In light of the continued downward trend in positive cases of COVID-19 on campus, WFU returned to Yellow Operating Status on Friday, March 12.
You can read the full announcement on Our Way Forward.
Got your shot? Update the Employee Survey
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Updates from HR: COVID-19 updates, wellbeing opportunities, benefits
COVID-19 vaccination planning
Active full- and part-time faculty and staff should complete the COVID-19 Vaccination Planning – Employee Survey by Friday, Feb. 12. Continue to closely monitor email and respond quickly to any notifications of vaccination opportunities or take advantage of any other opportunity to get vaccinated.
Learn more » ourwayforward.wfu.edu
Masks and COVID-19
In a video from Feb. 4, 2021, Dr. Joanne Clinch and Dr. Chris Ohl discuss mask usage, including N95s, double-masking and more.
Watch » youtube.com
Telehealth options via MDLive
WFU medical plan participants, including dependents, have access to telehealth options through MDLive, providing safe and contactless access to quality healthcare providers.
Text bcbsnc to MDLive (635483) or download the app
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) updates
In December, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, which provides relief for employer sponsored Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read more » inside.wfu.edu
Pastoral care and support
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