WEEKLY STAFF NEWS | 02.08.2021
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
KN95 Masks Available for Staff on Site
Beginning today, Getty is offering KN95 masks to staff and contractors who work on any Getty site. The KN95 is a higher-quality mask that can be used instead of, or to supplement, a cloth mask, providing a higher level of protection. (Note that KN95s are different than the N95s used by medical personnel, which are in short supply.) Staff who regularly work on site will be issued a KN95 mask from their program or department, if they request one. KN95s will also be available at Center Central Security, Villa lower-level security desk, and the Library Annex for those who occasionally visit the site. KN95s are disposable and should be used for only one day. Use of the KN95 is not mandatory; we will continue to have supplies of black cloth masks available for staff who prefer those to the KN95.
As a reminder, a face covering is required for everyone on site at the Center, Villa, or Library Annex at all times except when eating or drinking, or when alone in an enclosed space, such as an office. Masks with valves and gaiter-style masks are prohibited. In addition to wearing a mask, we must continue to maintain at least six feet of physical distance between ourselves and others and wash our hands frequently. Thank you for your help keeping everyone safe on Getty sites.
COVID Safety and Vaccine Survey
Thank you to the more than 1,000 employees who anonymously answered the COVID Safety and Vaccine Survey. Attached is an overview of the results. The survey shows that 86 percent of staff have a high or very high concern about COVID-19. 95 percent feel that Getty has made employee safety a high priority, and 79 percent say Getty is a safe place to work right now. 87 percent say their willingness to return to work is tied to safety protocols practiced on site, with 31 percent saying return to work is tied to school reopening, and 75 percent tying return to work to vaccine deployment. 86 percent say they intend to take the vaccine when it becomes available. Please note that we explored the idea of providing vaccines on site, but found it wasn’t possible for a number of reasons. We encourage staff to stay informed about the vaccine. Your survey feedback will inform our decisions as we continue to keep staff safe on site and plan for our eventual reopening.
HR Lunch and Learn Schedule
We’re delighted that around 150 people attended the first HR Lunch and Learn session last week. The HR Lunch and Learn sessions continue with the dates and topics below. Registration is not necessary. Use the Zoom links for the session you wish to join; Zoom links are different for each session. All sessions are 12-1 p.m.
- February 16: Getty’s Formal and Informal Complaint Resolution Process
- March 4: Career Development
- March 16: Getty’s Recruiting Process: Enhancing It for Diversity
February Library Curbside Service Canceled
Due to continuing high COVID rates in LA County, the Library’s February curbside service has been canceled. We hope to begin again in March. When we do resume curbside service, we will include all pending library requests.
NEWS
Return to Palmyra Launched
For centuries, the ruins of the ancient city of Palmyra have captured the imagination—testaments to the legacy of the prosperous multicultural center of trade that once dominated the region. Return to Palmyra, a new website presented in English and Arabic, invites audiences to explore the rich history of the city, including an exhibition of rare 18th-century etchings and 19th-century photographs of the site, new scholarship, and a moving interview with Waleed Khaled al-As’ad about the modern-day experience of living and working among the ruins of this storied locale. Learn more and explore Return to Palmyra.
EVENTS
Reminder: Tax Help from MSA
Get a jump on your tax preparation with MSA’s webinar, Making Tax Returns Less Taxing, offered tomorrow, February 9, at 9 a.m. and again at noon. Register here and learn how income tax is calculated, types of adjustments/deductions, ways to reduce taxation, and common mistakes to avoid. To stay informed about all of MSA’s services, register on MSA’s webpage.
Managing Unconscious Bias in the Workplace
The Managing Unconscious Bias workshop, led by JONES, will be held on Tuesday, February 16, 3-5 p.m. Please use this Survey Monkey link to register. You will receive a confirmation and Outlook appointment from DEIworkshops@getty.edu. We are working to schedule more sessions and will provide information on upcoming workshops soon.
Save the Date: Intro to Wellbeats Webinar
Join a free 30-minute webinar on how to use Wellbeats, the free fitness app available to all eligible Getty employees. See attached for info on the webinar scheduled February 16 at 11 a.m.
STAFF SPOTLIGHT
Getty Anniversaries This Week
10 Years
- Daniel Manns, Preparations, Museum
15 Years
- Beril Bicer-Simsir, GCI Science
- Steve Gonzalez, Security Operations, Trust
25 Years
- Judith Logan, Security Operations, Trust
Comings and Goings: January 16–31, 2021
Arrivals
- Margot Stokol, General Counsel, Trust
Departures
- Steven Algert, Investment Administration, Trust
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