Exelon COVID-19 News Updates

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Should You Stay or Go? Survey, Training and Benefits Deadlines Looming; Don’t Fall for Calendar Scam

By BSC Communications on 11/12/20 12:17 PM

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The Germiest Things, Take the Safety Survey, Give and Vote!

By BSC Communications on 10/15/20 11:07 AM

This week’s Dos and Don’ts shares some surprising information on the germiest things you touch, and reminders about taking the Safety Culture Survey, the Employee Giving Campaign and upcoming voting deadlines.

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Wondering about Re-entry? Microsoft Edge Update; Verify Your Voter Registration; New Security Game

By BSC Communications on 10/8/20 10:55 AM

This Week’s Dos and Don’ts: Wondering about Re-entry? Microsoft Edge Update; Verify Your Voter Registration; New Security Game

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Safety Survey Coming; Learn about Reinvent; Step it Up; and Don’t Let Your Guard Down

By BSC Communications on 10/1/20 1:27 PM

This week’s Dos and Don’ts is full of important reminders.

Safety Survey Coming Your Way

In case you missed the message from President and CEO Chris Crane, an important Safety Culture Survey is coming your way on Monday, Oct. 5. Do keep an eye out on Monday for a message with the survey link from your OpCo CEO. Don’t miss this anonymous opportunity to share your perspectives on safety at Exelon. The more people who participate, the more information we’ll have to make Exelon an even safer place to work.

Reinvent Lunch and Learn Lessons

Have a great idea about improving a process or even the company, but don’t know how to make it reality? Heard of the Reinvent site, but want to know more? Don’t miss your chance to learn all about it! The Innovation team is holding two, one-hour sessions designed to train new users on how to get the most out of all the great resources and information available on Reinvent, ranging from navigation to how to submit and evaluate ideas. You can also find hundreds of cool ideas submitted by your colleagues across Exelon. Do take advantage of this great opportunity – you can find it by going to the Learning Management System (LMS). Select “Log-in with SSO” and then “Learning” under “My Info.” Once there, enter “Reinvent Beginning Training” in the “Find Learning” search box. Part 1, on October 28 (register by October 23), and Part 2, on November 11 (register by November 6), will be the first two links. Please attend both parts of the training if your schedule allows.

Not Too Late to Step It Up

Exelon’s Step It Up Challenge starts today. It’s not too late to participate. Do register by Oct. 7 if you would like to Step It Up with Exelon during the beautiful fall season. To register, log on to exelon.sharecare.com or visit hrservices.exeloncorp.com > Wellness Program. Once you’ve registered, you can join one of the pre-established teams like the Genco Game Changers or the Lone Adventurers to step with other employees participating on their own. You may also create your own team and invite your coworkers to participate with you. Don’t forget to download the Sharecare App and sync a tracking device after creating your account. For more challenge information, including how to take advantage of the Exelon Fitbit subsidy, review the Exelon Step It Up FAQ.

*Step It Up is available to all U.S.-based employees, excluding temporary employees, part-time employees scheduled to work fewer than 20 hours and employees represented by Locals 1238, 1307 and 1900.

COVID Fatigue is Real

Don’t let COVID fatigue get you down -- or get you sick. We’re all tired of the pandemic and everything that comes with it: masks, missing friends and loved ones, hand sanitizer, etc. But, if you’ve been reading the news, you know that cases of the virus are surging in some states and while plateauing in others, still remain too high. So, do rededicate yourself to staying safe and protecting others, whether at work or at home, by using your PPE, social distancing and washing your hands as often as possible. For more information about these and other actions you can take to avoid the virus, check out the Exelon Coronavirus Information Center.

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Get Stepping, Don’t Regret – Reset, Honoring D&I Partners

By BSC Communications on 9/24/20 4:58 PM

This week’s Dos and Don’ts will get you moving!

Step It Up with Exelon

The Step It Up challenge is back! Registration is open through Oct. 7 through the Sharecare platform. Do sign-up by logging on to exelon.sharecare.com or visiting hrservices.exeloncorp.com > Wellness Program. Once you’ve registered, you can join one of the pre-established teams (e.g., the Genco Game Changers, the Utility Transformers or the Lone Adventurers for those wanting to participate on their own) or create your own team and invite your coworkers to step with you. For more details, please review Exelon’s Step It Up FAQ.

Don’t forget to download the Sharecare App and sync a device after creating your Exelon Sharecare account. The Exelon Fitbit discount plus an extra $40 subsidy is also available to employees who didn’t take advantage of the offer in 2019 or since the launch of the Sharecare platform this June. Visit fitbit.com/welcome/exelon2020 if you wish to order a discounted Fitbit.

*Fall Step It Up is available to all U.S.-based employees, excluding temporary employees, part-time employees scheduled to work fewer than 20 hours and employees represented by Locals 1238, 1307 and 1900.

Password Reset Reminder Emails – Coming Soon

Do you know the number one type of call to the IT Service Desk each Monday is resetting expired passwords? We know how frustrating this can be, so we’re taking steps to make sure you know when your password is set to expire.

Do look for new automated password expiration emails—starting 21 days before expiration. These system-generated emails may look suspicious, however, you can tell they are not SPAM/phishing because:

There’s no EXTERNAL tag
The subject line reads: Exelon password expiration notification: [Your Name]
The from line reads: DoNotReply_dsatools@exelonds.com.

Do reset your password before it expires so you don’t lose access. And, if you must call the Help Desk, do keep in mind that legitimate Exelon IT staff will never ask you to reveal a password.

Celebrating Exelon’s 2020 D&I Honor roll

Do read Exelon’s press release saluting our business partners who share our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Thirty-four companies are on the 2020 D&I Honor Roll, which recognizes partners in banking, insurance, IT, legal, professional services and investments for their work to include women and people of color in key roles on Exelon’s account teams, as well as additional efforts that recognize the value of D&I.

“Companies with a diverse workforce are stronger, more agile, and more innovative because of the variety of experiences and viewpoints people bring to the table,” said Bridget Reidy, Exelon’s executive vice president of Corporate Operations. “While diversity, inclusion, and equity are good for business, it is a moral imperative that we reaffirm and recommit ourselves to these values in the wake of recent events.”

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An Executive Order; Vacation Time; DEI Webinar; and Avoid Malicious Meeting Invites!

By BSC Communications on 9/18/20 11:45 AM

This week's Dos and Don'ts starts with information about the recent Social Security Tax Executive Order.

Exelon Not Deferring Social Security Taxes

The Executive Order signed on Aug. 8, 2020, provided employers the option to defer the withholding of Social Security tax for those earning less than $4,000 per biweekly pay period. This Executive Order is a deferral and does not provide relief from eventually owing these taxes.

Similar to other large employers, Exelon will continue to withhold and will not be deferring any Social Security tax withholding during the period Sept. 1, 2020 - Dec. 31, 2020. This course of action to continue to withhold is permitted by the U.S. Treasury Department.

The reason we are not participating is that while employees would see an additional 6.2 percent in their checks this year, during the repayment period in 2021, the employee net pay would be less as they would be subject to double withholding (12.4 percent) of the applicable Social Security payroll taxes. This could result in more financial stress than the short-term benefits the deferral may have provided.

Do check out the financial health resources available for Exelon employees from our partners at Financial Engines. To find these resources, please access your 401(k) account online by logging onto the HR Services Portal and click Savings Plan and then select "Get Advice" from the dropdown menu.

Make Time for Vacation Time!

We're already at the end of the third quarter of the year, so it's time for another reminder about taking vacation. Don't forget -- roll-over allowances for vacation days will not be increased, so we encourage you to schedule your vacation days now rather than lose them at year's end. Even if the pandemic keeps you from traveling, taking time away from work is important for your

Rest assured that Exelon is doing all we can to keep you and families, as well as our customers and communities, healthy and well during this difficult time. We encourage you to check the Exelon Coronavirus Information Center frequently for more important information and updates.mental health. So, take a step back, relax and use your vacation time.

Reminder: Get the Flu Shot

The flu season is fast approaching. Do get your flu shot to protect yourself and others against the flu and preserve health care resources strained by COVID-19. On-site flu shots are available only to those employees and core contractors who are not remote-enabled and are working onsite at specific locations. Click here to schedule an appointment. Employees working remotely are encouraged to get the flu shot from a local pharmacy or health care provider.

Q3 DEI Webinar

Don't miss the upcoming Diversity, Equity and Inclusion webinar, "Disability: Beyond Accommodations: Creating Inclusive Workplaces for People with Disabilities."

This webinar will focus on visible and invisible disability awareness issues in workplaces and explore the differences between the accommodation component and the bias component of including people with disabilities in the workplace. The webinar also will present individual strategies that all employees can execute to be more actively inclusive of people with disabilities. It will be recorded.

"Disability: Beyond Accommodations: Creating Inclusive Workplaces for People with Disabilities"
Wednesday, September 30
11am-12:30pm CT/ 12 – 1pm ET
You can register here.

*To ensure the best user experience, please use Google Chrome instead of Internet Explorer to register for this session.

Protect Yourself against Malicious Meeting Invites

While Exelon does not recommend Zoom or Google Meet, we understand that many external organizations use these platforms to conduct meetings. When accepting a meeting invitation from an external party, do check the sender's email address and meeting information for accuracy. Do hover over the meeting URL before clicking it and be watchful of misspellings. Don't click on links within a meeting invitation if you were not expecting the link. When in doubt, do use the Report Phishing Button to report suspicious emails.

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Volunteer on Sept 11, Find PPE, Employee Stock Purchase Plan News, and Virtually Kicking Off Hispanic Heritage Month

By BSC Communications on 9/11/20 10:42 AM

This week's Dos and Don'ts start with a recognition that today is the 19^th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on our country. We're encouraging all employees to participate in virtual volunteer activities today to honor those lost in the attacks and those lost more recently to COVID-19. Do read more in this Message from Chris Crane.

Looking for PPE?

If you're wondering where you can get PPE at our primary office buildings, do check out the Employee Resources section of the Responsible Re-entry page (which can be found at the tab at the top of the Exelon Coronavirus Information Center).

Contacts at more sites may be added in the future.

Hispanic Heritage Month Virtual Kick-off

Don't miss a special, virtual Hispanic Heritage Month kick-off program, "Experience, Learn and Adapt to Challenges to Become Stronger," which is sponsored by all chapters of the Organization of Latinos at Exelon (OLÉ), on Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 11:45 p.m. to 1 p.m. ET. During this virtual event, you'll see a special video compilation of OLÉ activities and hear a Mexican musical performance. Then, beginning at noon ET, you'll hear from PECO VP Technical Services Steve Singh; BGE SVP Regulatory Affairs Alex Núñez; ComEd VP External Affairs Richard Negrín as keynote speaker; and ComEd SVP Regulatory and Energy Policy and General Counsel Verónica Gómez. If you plan to attend, please do register now.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan Account Upgrade

Do take note that your Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) account has been moved to Morgan Stanley's new platform called "Shareworks," which has an improved look and feel. It also includes access to a companion account called Access Direct which offers online brokerage capabilities, electronic money transfers, and a debit card, if requested.

Already participating in ESPP? Don't worry, you don't need to do anything. However, if you want to withdraw and receive a refund of your third quarter 2020 contributions, do call Morgan Stanley at 1-877-582-5113 before the end of day, Sept. 15.

Want to begin participating in the ESPP in 2021? Do be on the lookout for a Shareworks account activation e-mail from Morgan Stanley. Beginning on Oct. 1, all eligible employees will have the opportunity to set up a Shareworks account and enroll in the first quarter 2021 purchase period.

Please review the "Employee Stock Purchase Program" in the myHR section of the intranet for more details (myHR > Savings and Retirements > Stock Purchase Program). If you need assistance with your account, call Morgan Stanley at 1-877-582-5113.

Rest assured that Exelon is doing all we can to keep you and families, as well as our customers and communities, healthy and well during this difficult time. We encourage you to check the Exelon Coronavirus Information Center frequently for more important information and updates.

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Getting Your Flu Shot Is More Important Than Ever

By BSC Communications on 9/10/20 11:49 AM

As we approach the flu season in the face of a coronavirus pandemic, getting your flu shot this year is more important than ever. While it is hard to predict how COVID-19 will mix with the flu season, public health experts and doctors across the nation are urging people to get vaccinated not only to protect themselves and others against the flu, but to preserve health care resources that are already strained due to COVID-19.

On-site Flu Shots Update for Non-Remote-Enabled Employees

To ensure our employees and core contractors who are working on-site are protected against the flu, Occupational Health Services (OHS) will be providing flu shots at certain Exelon locations*. This service will be available only to those who are not remote-enabled and working on-site at the specific locations. To ensure we are adhering to proper health protocols and social distancing guidelines, flu shots will be administered by appointment only. We will not be able to accommodate walk-ins this year. Click to view list of vaccination locations and to schedule an appointment*

*Due to COVID-19 and to maximize the efficiency of and number of shots administered, only Exelon locations with OHS medical facilities and support will be administering on-site flu vaccinations this year.

Remote-Enabled Employees

Employees who are remote-enabled are encouraged to get their flu shot. For employees and dependents enrolled in Exelon medical coverage, flu shots are covered at 100 percent when provided by an in-network pharmacy or in-network physician or facility. For a list of in-network pharmacies, log in to optumrx.com or visit the site on the back of your ID card for in-network facilities or providers. Many local clinics, pharmacy retailers and major grocery chains are taking proactive measures in preparation for the flu season and to meet customer demand. Many retailers have also implemented additional safety measures meeting or exceeding the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. Customers can get their flu shot by walk-in or schedule an appointment. Some retailers also are offering drive-through flu clinics and flu shots curbside.

Why is getting a flu shot particularly important this year?

Preventing the flu is always important. The flu can be especially dangerous for young and elderly individuals. Getting a vaccine will not only reduce the risk of getting the flu or needing to seek medical attention for it, it also ensures we all are doing our part to conserve already limited healthcare resources amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Can the flu shot reduce my chances of getting the coronavirus?

No. The flu and the coronavirus are two different illnesses caused by two distinct viruses. No FDA-approved vaccine exists for the coronavirus, though many are in development.

When should I get my flu shot?

Flu activity peaks between December and February. This year, due to COVID-19, experts recommend people receive flu shots closer to the start of the flu season in September but no later than the end of October to ensure proper protection against infection.

How does the flu vaccine work?

Flu vaccines cause antibodies to develop about two weeks after vaccination. These antibodies provide protection from the viruses that are used to make the vaccine.

For more information about the flu, please visit CDC's website for influenza prevention.

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Virtually Volunteer on 9/11; Get a Sitter; Responsible Re-entry Questions Answered; Protecting Emailed and Printed Information

By BSC Communications on 9/3/20 1:01 PM

This week’s Dos and Don’ts start with a call for your help. The anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks – just a week away – has become a very important National Day of Service and Remembrance. This year, the organizers of 9/11 Day are asking people to volunteer virtually as part of “9/11 Day at Home,” and in doing so, remember the many people lost during the attack, but also to COVID-19. There’s no cost, you choose the organization to support, and you can do it safely from home.

Need Ideas? Want to Participate?

Do make a difference by logging into the Powering Communities website, going to Volunteer > Search for Events and then signing up to participate in the virtual event on September 11. Please sign up for the event on September 11, even if you plan to do your volunteer activity another day that week or weekend.

If you volunteer as part of “9/11 Day at Home,” do post a picture to social media encouraging others to volunteer (Relevant hashtags: #911day; #ExelonVolunteers; #PoweringThruTogether). Your post could be highlighted in Exelon’s social media channels!

Here are just some of the virtual volunteer opportunities available:

Social Justice and Election:

Volunteer with VoteForward and mail voting reminders to people in underrepresented communities – click here to learn more
Volunteer with Protect the Vote and serve as an election protection volunteer – click here to learn more

Research/Content Accessibility:

The Smithsonian Digital Volunteer program engages the public in making its collections more accessible. Digital volunteers transcribe historic documents and collection records to facilitate research and preserve these valuable assets for future generations.
LibriVox is a nonprofit that coordinates online volunteers to record audio versions of public domain books.

Assistance for People with Disabilities:

Be My Eyes is a platform that allows volunteer helpers from around the world to “be the eyes” of someone visually impaired via live video chat.

And if you’d like even more ideas, take a look at this extensive list of virtual-volunteer opportunities.

Get a Sitter or Tutor Today!

Do take advantage of the new enhanced resources with Bright Horizons. These resources are available to all employees and include special pricing and exclusive discounts on educational support and sitter services. Live webinar tutorials to discuss these resources are available for those interested in learning more. Simply click on the “Register Now” link to sign up. You may also visit Bright Horizons’ new site for these special offers at clients.brighthorizons.com/exeloncares and choose Enhanced Family Supports (no password required).

Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020 |10:00 am CT Register Now
Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020 | 3:30 pm CT Register Now
Monday, Sept.14, 2020 | 1:00 pm CT Register Now
Thursday, Sept.17, 2020 | 10:00 am CT Register Now

From the CDC: Stay Safe at the Pool and Beach
Staying six feet apart, wearing a mask, and washing your hands are just a few ways you can help slow the spread of COVID-19. Do watch this video, which includes these and more tips for how to stay safe at the pool and beach this Labor Day weekend

Responsible Re-entry Resource

Have questions about Responsible Re-entry? Do be sure you check out the new Responsible Re-entry microsite. You can access the site directly from the link below or go to the Exelon Coronavirus Information Center and click on the Responsible Re-entry tab.

Protect Exelon Information in Email

Need to email confidential documents outside of the company? Do stop, think and review to determine whether sending the email is consistent with the Acceptable Use Policy (SY-AC-6), which defines the appropriate use of Exelon’s Information Assets, and the corporate procedure on Protecting Exelon Information (LE-AC-301).

Do access Exelon information remotely by logging into the network instead of emailing the information to a personal 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 utilize Outlook Message Encryption (OME) to encrypt any emails containing your own personally identifiable information (such as social security numbers) and ShareFile to securely access and deliver data for a business purpose.

Safely Print Exelon Information Remotely

When printing Exelon information 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. Do remember that your print jobs are monitored by Exelon’s Data Loss Prevention software, even when not on the Exelon network. Do remember that printing or downloading is not permitted if you are using Office 365 by connecting to portal.exeloncorp.com. Don’t throw away or recycle printed files in household trash or in public places unless they are shredded. If you don’t have your own shredder, you also can use a shredding company.

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Questions about Responsible Re-entry? We've Got You Covered

By BSC Communications on 9/1/20 12:00 PM

Curious about what the experience will be like when you return to a work location? Wondering how adding more colleagues into the workplace will affect you as someone who’s been onsite all along?

Our new Responsible Re-entry microsite can help! You can find a lot of helpful information by clicking on the “Responsible Re-entry” tab on the top of the Exelon Coronavirus Information Center homepage.

You’ll find everything from the decision criteria for the timing of the phases of re-entry to the policies and procedures that everyone will follow. Each OpCo also has a section dedicated to their specific information.

We’ve also included a manager toolkit with a PowerPoint presentation, recorded webinar and key message/Q&A document.

Just like the main Exelon Coronavirus Information Center, most of the re-entry microsite is available from any internet-enabled device without needing to be on the network, and we’ll provide updates as they become available. Just remember, head to the Information Center and click on the “Responsible Re-entry” tab to access all the information you need.

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