New phone menu for WFU Human Resources
This is a guest post from Wake Forest University Human Resources.
Human Resources recently launched a new phone menu at extension 4700 (336.758.4700) in an effort to better optimize our service to campus partners. Colleagues are invited to save the following menu options for reference and expedited service: Read more
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Updates from HR: COVID-19 vaccines, asymptomatic testing, face coverings
Wake Forest University Human Resources emailed the updates below to faculty and staff on July 28.
Vaccine Success
With more than 95% of colleagues completing the vaccine survey, we are approaching full vaccination status in several areas of campus. 
This will allow colleagues the freedom to work and connect without face coverings, if they choose. As importantly, this will protect the campus from highly contagious variants.
Vaccine Survey Closes August 2
The employee vaccine survey will close on Monday, August 2. Following that date, any updates to your COVID-19 vaccination status or records will need to be made directly in Workday. If you need to update your COVID-19 vaccination status, email askHR@wfu.edu for instructions.
Note: Supervisors or others on the team should not ask for or receive employee vaccination records.
Asymptomatic Testing Updates
The University continues planning for asymptomatic testing of those who are not approved to be unmasked in the workplace. Testing will be facilitated by WFBH staff in Benson Center. Faculty and staff testing will take place two days per week; student testing will occur on the alternate days. Start dates for testing and scheduling will be communicated in the coming weeks
I choose to mask, please don’t ask
There are many reasons why an individual may choose to wear a face covering on campus. For instance, they may be:
- Unable to get vaccinated due to medical or religious reasons
- Vaccinated and immunocompromised
- Vaccinated and living with unvaccinated children or family members
- Vaccinated and uncomfortable being unmasked in large gatherings
- Vaccinated and recently returned from travel
- Vaccinated and recently exposed to someone with COVID-19
Avoid making assumptions about the vaccination status of others and respect individual choices to mask.
View the full message, including frequently asked questions about vaccines and face coverings, on the human resources communications website.
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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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Participant spots remaining for fall 2021 HWFU program
There are several participant spots remaining for the fall 2021 “Healthy Weight for You” (HWFU) program. “Healthy Weight for You” is a free, six-month weight management program offered by Wake Forest’s Healthy Exercise and Lifestyle ProgramS (HELPS) and human resources to full-time, permanent Wake Forest University employees free of charge. 
The program is designed to assist and support individuals who want to lose weight but aren’t sure where to start. Healthy Weight for You goes beyond healthy lifestyle modification, with a laser focus on weight loss, offering a combination of weight-loss strategies and techniques to help people reach their goals and find a healthy weight for you.
Weekly group sessions will be held virtually via Zoom on Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m, beginning Aug. 6, 2021.
Program highlights and participant criteria are available here.
To enroll or request more information, please contact Kristy Lievense at lievk20@wfu.edu or 336.758.3486. Space is limited, so please submit your application as soon as possible!
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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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