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.
- The CDC discusses the use of a double mask for protection. Is Exelon going to require use of a double mask?
- No, we are not changing our position for a few reasons:
- The CDC recommends against wearing two masks when wearing a KN95 or N95 mask
- A single Exelon-provided surgical mask worn properly, so the mask covers both your nose and mouth and it fits to your face, is sufficient protection
- Exelon purchases these masks from reputable suppliers that can guarantee their quality and level of protection.
- At the same time, if you want to wear two masks it’s allowable as long as you are using company-provided masks at work, and not wearing a KN95 or N95 mask (as stated above, double-masking is not allowed with these masks).
- No matter what, please do not come into work when you are sick
- Is Exelon changing its quarantine position for vaccinated people based on recent CDC guidance?
- We are not for two reasons:
- The CDC guidance includes only a very narrow window when quarantine is not required and
- We still don’t know the impact of new COVID-19 variants and the effectiveness of the vaccine against them
There’s Still Time to Feed Hungry Neighbors
Valentine’s day may have passed, but there’s still time to complete an act of kindness! Do participate in Exelon’s first “Valentines to the Community” campaign by posting your kind acts to our Valentines to the Community KudoBoard. For each kudo in February, Exelon will donate 10 meals to Meals on Wheels America. Thanks to the employees who have already participated, we’re closing in on 2,000 meals! Do help us send needed food to the communities we serve today and don’t forget to record your hours in Powering Communities to receive Dollars for Doers credits too!
Exelon Connect is Coming Your Way!
Don’t be afraid to show your excitement! We understand. With mobile functionality, expanded search capabilities, personalized content, and a more modern, streamlined navigation, Exelon Connect is going to change the way you work.
Exelon Connect is the intranet – reimagined -- to help you do your job efficiently and effectively. Do learn more in this promo video.
Protect Exelon Information in Email
Don’t send Restricted Confidential, Confidential, proprietary, or otherwise sensitive Exelon information to personal email addresses, unsecure accounts or to any recipient who does not have a valid business need to know and/or a confidentiality agreement in place.
Do review company policies including the Acceptable Use Policy (SY-AC-6) and Protecting Exelon Information (LE-AC-301) for guidance.
Beginning in March 2021, messages which may contain Exelon confidential information sent to external personal email addresses will be blocked by security controls.
If you need to review hard copies of information while working remotely, do comply with company policies and ensure you are using required practices to print, store and dispose of Exelon confidential or sensitive information. Review this job aid for printing instructions.
Don’t Trade on Insider Info!
Stock trading can be great; insider trading is against the law. Exelon stock can be an excellent investment, but don’t forget that the law prohibits both buying and selling stock while in possession of material non-public information (MNPI) about Exelon, as well as disclosing MNPI about Exelon to third parties. MNPI is information that is not public and that a reasonable investor would consider important in making an investment decision.
Some Exelon employees (they know who they are) are prohibited from trading the company’s stock except during specified periods because their roles regularly expose them to MNPI. Even if you’re not in that group, you may learn about MNPI through your work at Exelon, in which case you cannot trade Exelon’s stock or disclose the information to third parties. Do remember that the obligation not to disclose sensitive information to third parties requires you to protect information while working at home, including from disclosure to other household members.
Civil and criminal penalties for insider trading can be severe, and the Securities and Exchange Commission is skilled at identifying signs of insider trading. If you’re planning to buy or sell Exelon’s stock, be sure to review the Insider Trading Compliance policy (LE-AC-202) and if you have any questions about whether you may be in possession of MNPI, don’t trade until you first check with Corporate Governance.
Check Out the New Environmental, Social and Governance Report
Do you know that Exelon sponsors more than 45 community workforce development programs? Or that we’re investing in emerging technologies and green organizations, like PosiGen, which supports solar power and energy efficiency initiatives in underserved communities?
Do take a moment to learn all about our environmental, social and governance (ESG) programs by reading Exelon’s new ESG report, which is aimed at investors. For more details, read our press release.
