In this week's Dos and Don’ts, we answer some new questions about masks and quarantines, remind you about an easy way to help feed the hungry, preview the new intranet and much more!

Masks and Quarantine: New Guidance?

The CDC recently came out with some revised guidance on double-masking and quarantine after getting vaccinated. The following information answers your questions about Exelon’s positions.

This week’s Dos and Don’ts showcases an employee’s experience as a vaccine trial participant, as well as a number of changes coming your way, including a new Ethics Help Line reporting website.

“I Got the Vaccine” – One Employee’s Story

Do you want to know more about what it’s like to get the vaccine? Don’t miss Exelon Power Communications Manager Mark Rodgers’ recounting of his participation in the Moderna Stage 3 Clinical Trial for the COVID-19 vaccine.

Do take a moment to learn more about his experience here.

ExelonAlert Gets a New Email Address

Don’t mistake emails from ExelonAlertNotifications@exeloncorp.com as SPAM. Beginning this week, alert notifications are being sent from that email address, instead of the old address (ESOC@exeloncorp.com).

The ExelonAlert notification system helps keep you are aware of potential security threats or business impacts, and potential precautionary measures you should take to ensure safety and business continuity.

Do update your contact information in the HR Solutions Hub to ensure that you receive these updates. Contact BusinessContinuity@exeloncorp.com with any questions.



Ethics Help Line Gets New Software and a New Look

Do take note that the Ethics Help Line was recently updated and has a new look online. And new software, Ethics Point, is easier to use and helps streamline the reporting process, while continuing to protect the anonymity and confidentiality of those who report potential violations of the Exelon Code of Business Conduct. Don’t worry—you can still make an anonymous report online by clicking the “Report a Concern Online” link on the Compliance and Ethics page in myExelon. The Help Line phone number (1-800-23-ETHIC) remains the same. Don’t hesitate to contact the Ethics Office if you have any questions or would like them to talk to your team about ethics reporting.



Curiosity Caught the Phish

Before clicking a link in an external email, do think of the red external banner as a sign to stop, think and review information before acting. Not all external emails are malicious, but you should always review the email before clicking a link or opening an attachment.

Do be cautious of misspellings or additional characters in an email address and confirm you recognize the sender’s information before clicking a link. Don’t let curiosity get the best of you. Phishing scams rely on emotional triggers like curiosity, urgency, fear, and reward to drive you to action.

This week’s Dos and Don’ts bust some vaccine myths, cover the CDC’s new international travel rules and much more.

This week’s Dos and Don’ts start off with a reminder and useful information about COVID-19 vaccine registration.

Vaccine Survey Reminder and Registration Information

Do remember to take the employee vaccine survey before January 29 to let us know your intention about getting vaccinated. This will help ensure we provide states and counties with accurate numbers, as they allocate doses to various populations, including critical infrastructure workers.

You may receive a targeted email from Exelon (specifically from the ExelonNow HR Solutions Hub or in some cases, your OpCo), including how to register or schedule an appointment when we are notified of vaccine availability in your particular state, county or local government. Exelon is working on several fronts to ensure our employees can get vaccinated as soon as possible, including advocating for priority for our essential workers and exploring possible approaches with large, private health care providers. We will share more information as soon as it’s available.

At the same time, you already may have higher priority in your state or county due to your age or an underlying health condition. Don’t delay! We encourage you to get vaccinated at the first available opportunity.

Do remember to get approval from your manager to receive up to four hours of paid time off to accommodate vaccination appointments during scheduled work hours. If your time off is approved by your manager, you (or a designated timekeeper) should use the “Time-Off with Pay Code” in e-Time. If you experience illness or symptoms following the vaccine, you should contact the Exelon Absence Reporting Line at 1-877-739-3566.

Once you’ve received a dose of the vaccine, please go to the HR Solutions HUB to document receipt after each dose of the vaccine using the Voluntary Disclosure of Receipt form (just type “voluntary disclosure” in the search field). Vaccine information will be treated as confidential employee information and will enable us to better understand the need for additional employee vaccines, as they become available.

Vaccine distribution information continues to evolve rapidly, and we will keep you as up to date as possible. Do check out the Vax Scene webpage for updates and information.

Start the New Year Right with Sharecare and SmartDollar

Let’s kick off the new year right and not let our personal goals fall by the wayside. Do take advantage of the multitude of resources available within the Sharecare platform. From healthy recipes to tips on managing your finances, Sharecare can help you take a more holistic approach to your overall health and financial wellbeing. Do personalize your Sharecare experience by logging into exelon.sharecare.com and clicking “Discover” from the main menu. Then, select “Health Topics.”

During February, SmartDollar, a financial tool within the Sharecare platform, is offering a giveaway sweepstakes to all Sharecare users (not just Exelon). Do sign-in to the SmartDollar platform for a chance to win $250 or $5,000. Every day in February that you log-in is another chance to win!

New Benefit for Healthcare Enrollees: Free Access to Medical Experts

If you haven’t already, do check out ConsumerMedical, Exelon’s new partner for expert medical services. Do look for a home mailer with more information in February. As part of this new, expanded benefit, ConsumerMedical’s expert team of doctors, nurses and researchers can help you:

This week’s Dos and Don’t starts off with a heads up on a required survey on the COVID-19 vaccination.

Vaccine Survey Coming Your Way!

Exelon is committed to the safety of our workforce and the communities that we serve. The vaccination of our workforce is an important step in enhancing that safety.

To help state and local governments ensure enough COVID-19 vaccines are available for our employees (non-remote and remote-enabled), all employees will be receiving a very short, but required survey next week. The survey asks for just one answer about your intention to be vaccinated, so don’t delay and complete it right away. The information you provide will be used only for the purpose of notifying or prioritizing employees for vaccine availability and will be stored confidentially per our regular process for maintaining confidential employee records.

We’re all tired of the pandemic, and the more of us who are vaccinated, the quicker it will be over. While getting the vaccine isn’t mandatory, completing the survey is required. Don’t forget: the survey is coming your way next week and must be completed by Friday, January 29!

For more information on the vaccine and FAQs, don’t forget to check out the Vax Scene. webpage on the Exelon Coronavirus Information Center.

Safety and Security are Paramount

Exelon is committed to providing our employees with safe work environments. In most cases, successfully preventing threats to personnel or property starts with understanding how to recognize threats before they escalate.

You are our first line of defense and play a crucial role in helping to secure our people and our assets. Remember, if you see something suspicious, please notify your Supervisor.

In the event of an emergency make the following notifications; in the following order:

Today’s Dos and Don’ts feature a reminder on civil discourse, additional information on vaccines and prioritization, and more.

This week’s Dos and Don’ts provides useful reminders before you head out for the holidays.

Good news continues, with vaccinations already underway in our communities and COVID benefits coverage extended through 2021.

Vax Scene: Progress Marches On!

The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) on December 11 granted the first Emergency Use Authorization for a COVID-19 vaccine to Pfizer, the initial shipments have moved to the states and vaccinations of healthcare workers have begun! Do know the quantities available are limited and only will be enough to vaccinate a fraction of front-line health care workers (phase 1a) in the U.S.

Another vaccine, from Moderna, is being reviewed by the Centers for Disease Control’s vaccine advisory council today (December 17), which will provide a recommendation regarding approval for Emergency Use Authorization to the FDA. If then approved by the FDA, more vaccines will be available to inoculate front-line health care workers and other populations (e.g., residents of long-term care facilities) in phase 1a.

Each state is working to determine where and when to vaccinate the next groups of people based on vaccine availability, vaccine type and lessons from the first round of vaccinations. It may be several weeks before we get a better understanding of how and when each state will administer the vaccine to essential critical infrastructure workers, including our field employees.

Wondering if you may qualify as an “essential worker,” and can get the vaccine before the general public? Check out the answer in the Vax Scene section of the Exelon Coronavirus Information Center.

Do keep in mind that the sooner everyone gets vaccinated when it’s available to them, the sooner the pandemic – and all the tragedies and challenges that come with it – will end for us all.

COVID Coverage and Benefits Extended into 2021

At this time, do be aware that Exelon will be extending many COVID-related benefit enhancements into 2021, including:

This week’s Dos & Don’ts answers some questions about a COVID vaccine and includes important information about expense management and more.

Find COVID Vaccine News and Information in “Vax Scene”

Welcome to “Vax Scene,” where we’ll be sharing information about the Coronavirus vaccine and our collective shot at ending the pandemic. We’ll provide regular updates including what we know so far and answering some frequently asked questions. To stay up to date, you can also check our special “Vax Scene” section on the Exelon Coronavirus Information Center.

Today’s update includes information about vaccine progress and answers to some of your questions. While we won’t have answers to everything, we will share important information as soon as it’s available.

Vaccine Progress: Two vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna currently are under review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). A prime responsibility of the FDA’s highly trained scientists and doctors is to ensure vaccine safety. Each of these vaccines has been testing in clinical trials of at least 30,000 people (44,000 for Pfizer), which have shown that the vaccines are safe and effective. Thirteen other vaccines are in human trials. The FDA also inspects the vaccine manufacturing sites to make sure they comply with current Good Manufacturing Practice regulations. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will be monitoring all the recipients of the vaccine to ensure any potential side effects are well understood and communicated.

Learn more about the comprehensive clinical trials that each vaccine must undergo on the Coronavirus Information Center or on the CDC’s website.

You also can find answers to these commonly asked questions in the special “Vax Scene” section of the Exelon Coronavirus Information Center:

Will Exelon require the vaccine?
Should I get the vaccine? How many shots do I have to get?
I’ve already had COVID. Do I need to get the vaccine?
Does the vaccine have side effects?
I’m a field worker. Will I get the vaccine earlier than the general population?
Will Exelon be distributing the vaccine like it does with the flu vaccine?
When will the vaccine be available?
What if I don’t get the vaccine? Will I be disciplined or have any work restrictions?
Will our families be able to get vaccines?

Updates and Enhancements in Expense Management

Although the pandemic has curbed work travel, do take note of the following changes when reconciling or entering expenses in Concur: