As part of its vacancy management strategy to reduce compensation-related expenses, Duke has shed 425 positions since February 2009. Across Duke, people are retooling for a shrinking budget and workforce.

Duke just received limited supplies of the H1N1 vaccine this week and will be administering vaccinations on Wednesday, November 25, to faculty and staff who meet the Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines.

Through the Doing Good in the Neighborhood campaign, faculty and staff can contribute to a host of local agencies supported by the Duke-Durham Neighborhood Partnership and Duke University Health System as well as to the United Way.

In recognition of staff efforts throughout the year, officials have decided to provide University staff, including the School of Medicine and School of Nursing, an additional day off with pay on Monday, Dec. 28, 2009.

The holiday season can be a tough time of the year to maintain your waistline. So, if you are tempted by pumpkin pie, turkey & stuffing, and other treats, join the Maintain Don't Gain holiday challenge to get help!

As part of the effort to close Duke's budget shortfall, a voluntary retirement incentive is being offerd for salaried (monthly paid) staff members who meet specific criteria.
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Staff and faculty are invited to celebrate the spirit of the holidays at a musical event and reception at Duke Chapel on Dec. 18.

A record number of Duke employees have turned out for the seasonal flu vaccine this year.

A recent law strictly prohibits employers from collecting genetic information from employees, and using this information to make decisions regarding hiring, firing, or any other term of employment.

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.

Starting Nov. 2, Duke managers may nominate their employees for Duke's First Time Supervisor Program, a rigorous, 11-month program developed by the Professional Development Institute.

At the Enduring a Troubled Economy web site you can learn more about the recession and its impact on Duke and other institutions of higher education.
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