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Duke HR News - 2005 Archive

December 16, 2005
This holiday season, please ensure that the Grinch does not ruin your good intentions for employee recognition - remember these IRS guidelines for gifts.

December 2, 2005
To support faculty and staff in their effort to lose weight and improve fitness habits, LIVE FOR LIFE is offering a new program Duke On the Move - The Million Minute Challenge, that will begin January 9, 2006. With the "Million Minute Challenge," Duke is challenging employees to work together to accumulate one million minutes of exercise in 12 weeks.

December 2, 2005
Learning & Organization Development (L&OD) has announced their new course schedule for workshops from January - April.

November 18, 2005
As the winter season comes upon us and the possibility of severe weather increases, it is a good time to review Duke's severe weather policy.

November 7, 2005
Duke employees can purchase home, auto, and renters insurance at a special rate to protect themselves against accidents and natural disasters.

October 21, 2005
As in previous years, Duke faculty and staff will be eligible to receive free flu vaccinations through Employee Occupational Health & Wellness.

October 21, 2005
Duke employees are eligible to receive discounted tickets to Disney on Ice: The Incredibles on December 8-11.

October 17, 2005
Duke University and Bright Horizons have partnered with various organizations around the country to open 98 Bright Spaces that provide homeless children in shelters with a dedicated warm, enriching area to play and learn.

October 14, 2005
Want to quit smoking, lose weight or find out if you have high blood pressure? Come get some help with improving your health at the LIVE FOR LIFE "Feel Like A Million" Health Fair on Wednesday, October 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Searle Center.

October 14, 2005
Premiums for Duke's Supplemental Life Insurance Plan are being reduced, and faculty and staff will have an opportunity to enroll or purchase additional coverage during a special enrollment period Oct. 24 - Nov. 4.

October 3, 2005
Duke employees will be able to enroll or make changes in their health, dental, vision care coverage and reimbursement accounts for the coming year during the annual open enrollment period from October 3-15.

September 23, 2005
The United Way Duke Partnership Campaign is about helping friends, neighbors, colleagues and others who live and work in our community. The 2005 campaign begins September 26 and ends November 4, with a goal of raising $1,050,000.

September 16, 2005
Duke HR is accepting nominations for the 2005 Teamwork Awards until Oct 14.

September 16, 2005
The Professional Development Institute is introducing a new program focused on preparing qualified internal candidates for supervisory roles at Duke.

September 15, 2005
Effective September 15, Duke has revised its Dispute Resolution Policy and Procedures.

September 8, 2005
Duke's annual open enrollment for health and dental benefits as well as cost-saving reimbursement accounts will be held from Oct. 3 - Oct. 15.

September 8, 2005
Find a carpool partner or vanpool group. Check bus routes. Investigate a flexible work arrangement. Duke offers several resources to encourage and support members of the Duke community in using environmentally-friendly transportation.

September 8, 2005
Duke is coordinating different efforts to support hurricane relief efforts in the Gulf Coast area. Below are several resources for employees and family members:

September 2, 2005
For the fourth consecutive year, Duke University and Health System has been named as one of the top family-friendly workplaces in North Carolina by Carolina Parent magazine.

August 29, 2005
Parents working at Duke now have even more opportunities for child care with the expansion of the Duke Child Care Partnership (DCCP) to include 20 area child care facilities. The DCCP facilities currently have 19 vacancies for infants, 20 vacancies for 1- and 2-year-olds, and more than 60 vacancies for children up to 4-years-old.

August 22, 2005
Two-thirds of deaths from preventable diseases in North Carolina are related to physical inactivity, inadequate nutrition or tobacco use. Duke offers a variety of programs and services to support faculty, staff, and their families in taking the first step towards good health

August 22, 2005
Join the Duke Run/Walk Club this fall and have fun while getting fit. This 12-week walking and running program - which begins August 29 - includes cardiovascular and strength training for all fitness levels.
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August 9, 2005
Duke HR's LIVE FOR LIFE health promotion program received the 2005 NC Prevention Performance Award for Business Excellence at the N.C. Prevention Partners annual meeting.

August 9, 2005
Learning & Organization Development (L&OD) has announced their new course schedule for workshops from September - December.

August 9, 2005
Nominations for the 2005 Diversity Award will be accepted from August 8 - Sept 9.

August 1, 2005
Duke Prospective Health members can attend two free seminars in August on how to deal with stress.

July 25, 2005
Duke HR has enhanced the Take Home Pay Calculator, which allows you to determine how your benefits and taxes affect your take home pay.

July 17, 2005
As part of compliance with federal regulations, Duke is required to notify all employees annually of its substance abuse policy and available resources. Please review Policy D-16: Substance Abuse.

July 11, 2005
No one likes to think about getting injured, but accidents happen. And when they do, care can be expensive. But through Duke's personal accident insurance, faculty and staff can be prepared for the unexpected. Faculty and staff can enroll for this coverage during a special enrollment period beginning July 18.

July 11, 2005
As of July 11, 2005, Human Resources departments formerly located at 2024 West Main Street (Erwin Mill Building) have moved to 705 Broad Street.

June 24, 2005
Employees and their families can enjoy a variety of summer activities at discounted prices through the PERQS and Employee Discount program.

June 3, 2005
As hurricane season approaches and the possibility of severe weather increases, it is a good time to review Duke's severe weather policy. Duke has also introduced a new feature on the Severe Weather web site to provide real-time updates about the status of parking facilities, busing and transportation services, and dining facilities during periods of severe weather.

May 20, 2005
Duke HR was recently recognized by the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR) for the success of its Professional Development Institute.

May 6, 2005
Financial Fitness Week (May 16-19) - In an effort to help Duke staff and their families plan for the financial future, Human Resources is offering a broad range of free workshops Monday, May 16 - Thursday, May 19 during Financial Fitness Week.

May 6, 2005
Duke President Brodhead honored four employees with the Presidential Award, the university highest employee honor.

May 6, 2005
Duke Appreciation Week (May 21-26) - Now is the time to make plans to attend this year's Duke Appreciation Week festivities taking place Saturday, May 21 - Thursday, May 26. Each year, Duke dedicates this week to thank faculty and staff for their contributions and service.

May 6, 2005
Duke Health System and Medical Center will honor its over 3,500 nurses during National Nurses Week on May 6 -12 with a variety of activities.

April 25, 2005
In early May, full-time Duke faculty and staff should receive their annual personal benefits statement. The statements, which will be mailed to the home address of faculty and staff, provide an overview of an individual's total compensation at Duke, including benefits and pay.

April 25, 2005
The Duke Farmers Market will return just in time to help employees get their five servings of fruits and vegetables a day. Beginning Friday, May 6, the market will offer fresh fruits and vegetables, potted flowers and plants, sweet honey, baked breads, healthy lunches, nutrition information, and performances by Duke entertainers.

April 25, 2005
Duke will hold a book drive from May 2-13 to collect faculty and student-donated books and journals for Sri Lankan university libraries, research centers, and professors affected by the devastating tsunami of December 26, 2004.

April 18, 2005
Learning & Organization Development (L&OD) has announced their new course schedule for workshops from June - August.

April 18, 2005
In early May, full-time Duke faculty and staff should receive their annual personal benefits statement. The statements, which will be mailed to the home address of faculty and staff, provide an overview of an individual's total compensation at Duke, including benefits and pay.

April 18, 2005
In an effort to help Duke staff and their families plan for the financial future, Human Resources is offering a broad range of free workshops May 16-19 during Financial Fitness Week.

March 21, 2005
Participants enrolled in health care or dependent care reimbursement accounts for the 2004 plan year (January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004) should submit all claims by April 15, 2005 to request reimbursement.

March 7, 2005
The Duke Run/Walk Club provides faculty and staff with an opportunity to exercise in a group setting and have fun while getting fit. The free 12-week training program, which begins March 21, includes cardiovascular and strength training for all fitness levels, from new exercisers and beginning runners to those training for 15k events.

February 21, 2005
In January, more than 22,300 faculty and staff began a new year participating in one of Duke's four health plans There are several factors that have contributed to a steady growth in participation in Duke's health plans.

February 11, 2005
After hiring a graduate of the Professional Development Institute, a Duke hiring manager has seen positive changes in his department's productivity and customer service.

February 1, 2005
Duke has compiled a list of the summer camps and programs that are taking place throughout the Durham area. The list includes athletic and academic camps sponsored by Duke as well as other arts and recreation camps in the area.

February 1, 2005
Tutor Time - a four star member of the Duke Child Care Partnership located on Chapel Hill Road - is expanding, with six new infant spaces and six new toddler spaces available.

February 1, 2005
Do you know employees who deserve something extra for the outstanding job they do each day? Nomination forms for the 2005 Presidential Awards are due by February 18, 2005.

January 28, 2005
Volunteers from Duke Law School will be offering tax assistance from January 28 to February 18 to help qualified members prepare their income taxes.

January 12, 2005
Learning & Organization Development has announced their new course schedule for workshops from January - April, 2005.

January 12, 2005
The Professional Development Institute has introduced a new online resource center that shows you how to take charge of your career and achieve your professional goals at Duke.

January 12, 2005
Duke will commemorate the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. with a series of events from January 13-23 focused on the activism of all those who use arts and education to enlist others in the cause of social justice.