VCU RamStrong Well-being blog

Giving VCU employees the wellness resources they need to be healthy both on and off campus

March 2022 – Employee Well-Being Programs

Most programs continue to be virtual unless specified below! Register in Talent to receive webinar links

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Tuesday, March 1st – 12 pm to 12:30 pm

Guided Meditation with Brittany

(Presented by VCU HR and VCU Dept of Recreation & Well-Being)

Take a break from the news, social media, or telework responsibilities to find a moment of quiet reflection in the middle of your day with our guided meditation.

Register: Talent@VCU


Wednesday, March 2nd – 9 am to 12 pm

Medicare and State Retiree Health Plans

(Presented by VCU HR and Social Security)

VCU Human Resources and Social Security present an overview of Medicare basics, and of the Medicare-coordinating health plans available to faculty members, University and Academic Professionals, and classified staff of the university at retirement.

Register: Talent@VCU


Wednesday, March 2nd – 1 pm

She’s Got It: A Woman’s Guide to Saving and Investing

 (Presented by VCU HR and TIAA)

Investing and saving strategies for women, core concepts that guide all investing, building a plan and taking action, ways to help take on life challenges without damaging future financial well-being.

Register: Talent@VCU


Monday, March 7 – Friday, March 11, 2022

Together Everyone Achieves More (T.E.A.M.)

VCU HR and the VCU Staff Senate are excited to sponsor the Career Development Conference. The theme is “Together Everyone Achieves More (T.E.A.M.)”, which highlights the core values that each member of the VCU community strived for throughout this pandemic, such as integrity, excellence, collaboration and innovation.

https://staffsenate.vcu.edu/employee-appreciation/

See both the conference website and the employee appreciation week web pages for all details

Register for the conference at staffsenateconference.vcu.edu


Wednesday, March 9th – 3 pm

Reset to Resilience

(Presented by VCU HR and CommonHealth)

What’s the secret to bouncing back from unpleasant and negative experiences? Resilience is that extra something that allows us to recover and adapt to challenging circumstances.

Register: Talent@VCU


Friday, March 11th – 12 pm

High Intensity Interval Training

(Presented by VCU HR and VCU Dept of Recreation & Well-Being)

Take your cardio workout to another level with this high intensity interval training session.

Register: Talent@VCU


Monday, March 14th – 10 am

Managing My Money: Budget, Emergency Savings, and Debt Basics

(Presented by VCU HR and Fidelity)

This workshop will provide manageable strategies, tools, and tips that can help you take control of your spending, saving, and debt.

Register: Talent@VCU


Wednesday, March 16th – 12 pm

Vinyasa Yoga

(Presented by VCU HR and VCU Dept of Recreation & Well-Being)

Move through a variety of yoga poses in a balanced and systematic way connecting the breath with movement.

Register: Talent@VCU


Thursday, March 17th – 12 pm

Are you Financially Healthy?

(Presented by VCU HR, VCUHS HR and Virginia Credit Union (VACU))

There has never been a better time to understand your financial health. True financial health is based on four key components: Spend, Save, Borrow and Plan – in this webinar we will show you how to make yourself financially healthier.

Register: Talent@VCU


Tuesday, March 22nd – 12 pm to 12:30 pm

Guided Meditation with Brittany

(Presented by VCU HR and VCU Dept of Recreation & Well-Being)

Take a break from the news, social media, or telework responsibilities to find a moment of quiet reflection in the middle of your day with our guided meditation.

Register: Talent@VCU


Thursday, March 24th – 12 pm

Calm Your Nerves

(Presented by VCU HR and CommonHealth)

The Calm Your Nerves program will help you find healthy ways to release the buildup of stress before it takes a toll on your health. The key is to balance your time, budget and social ties. Program participants will have a chance to see and practice simple stress relieving ideas and techniques that can take as little as 30 seconds.

Register: Talent@VCU


Tuesday, March 29th – 11 am

Motivate, Recognize and Energize Employees

(Presented by VCU HR and Anthem EAP)

Learn how to use a toolkit of motivational techniques like self-care, positive psychology, resiliency, laughter, and more. Discover how motivation and recognition lead to increased productivity. We’ll also share non materialistic ways to make employees feel special and valued.

Register: Talent@VCU


Thursday, March 31st – 12 pm

Deep Stretch

(Presented by VCU HR and VCU Dept of Recreation & Well-Being)

This is a slower 30-minute practice focused on active stretching of muscles and opening of connective tissue. Release built up tension, prevent injury, increase blood flow to muscles, and increase long-term flexibility

Register: Talent@VCU

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On Demand Webinars

Watch at your convenience – any time, any place

CommonHealth Micro Videos. Provides tips and helpful suggestions on reducing stress associated with financial situations. Watch Now!

Virginia Credit Union’s Financial Conversations for Couples,” will help you and your partner blend your financial and personal thinking to come up with the smartest and healthiest possible financial plans for your family

VRS Financial Wellness Resources. The key to a successful budget is knowing where you stand, where you want to go and having a realistic plan to get there. Learn the most common budgeting mistakes and what you can do to combat them with myVRS Financial Wellness. Log in to your myVRS account and select Financial Wellness to access this guide—and many more—to help you achieve your financial goals..

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