November’s Employee Well-Being Programs, RamStrong Gratitude Challenge, and Commonwealth of Virginia (CVC) Campaign
November 2023 – Employee Well-Being Programs
Most programs continue to be virtual unless specified below! Register in Talent to receive webinar links
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Wednesday, November 1st – 12 pm
High Intensity Interval Training
(Presented by VCU HR and VCU Recreation & Well-Being)
High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is a training technique in which you give all-out, quick, intense bursts of exercise, followed by short, sometimes active, recovery periods.
Register: Talent@VCU
Thursday, November 2nd – 1 pm
Fall and Winter Safety and Poison Prevention
(Presented by VCU HR and VCUHS Poison Center)
The Fall and Winter seasons come with their own unique safety hazards. Join Educational Specialist Shelly Clary from the Virginia Poison Center to learn tips and how to stay safe and healthy when temperatures start to fall.
Register: Talent@VCU
Monday, November 6th – 11 am
Rethinking How We Eat
(Presented by VCU HR and Massey Cancer Center)
Join registered dietitian from Massey Cancer Center, Samantha Haswell, as she highlights how to use the Harvard Healthy Eating Plate guidelines to make better meal choices and answers questions on how to make better food choices to improve your wellness
Register: Talent@VCU
Wednesday, November 8th – 12 pm
Strengthening Compassion to Improve Relationships with Self and Others
(Presented by VCU HR and VCU Dept of Psychology)
Join Dr. Taylor Crouch, from the Department of Psychology, to learn how compassion, mental health and wellness can all connect to strengthen our self-image and relationships with others – and what we can do to love ourselves and others more.
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Thursday, November 9th – 12 pm
Core and More
(Presented by VCU HR and VCU Recreation & Well-Being)
This 30-minute class will not only give you an excellent abdominal and low back workout, but will also challenge your other major muscle groups.
Register: Talent@VCU
Monday, November 13th – 10 am
Make the Most of Your Retirement Savings
(Presented by VCU HR and Fidelity)
In this session by Fidelity you will see the importance of saving as much as possible, learn the benefits of saving more, identify different retirement account types, and explore ways to preserve and grow savings.
Register: Talent@VCU
Monday, November 13th – 12 pm
Guided Meditation
(Presented by VCU HR and VCU Recreation & Well-Being)
Take a break from the noise to find a quiet reflection in the middle of your day with this virtual guided meditation. This meditation is suitable for all levels of practice.
Register: Talent@VCU
Tuesday, November 14th – 12 pm
Emotional Eating
(Presented by VCU HR and Anthem EAP)
Are you an emotional eater? In this workshop, participants will explore their own eating habits and learn to spot emotional eating. We will discuss the relationship between moods and cravings, learn to recognize things that are likely to trigger emotional eating, and identify steps and resources to gain control.
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Wednesday, November 15th – 12 pm
Sweet Surrender: Shake Your Sugar Habit
(Presented by VCU HR and CommonHealth)
Consuming too much added sugar can lead to serious health problems and CommonHealth wants to help you avoid this. Let’s dive in and explore several ways to cut back and thrive.
Register: Talent@VCU
Thursday, November 16th – 12 pm
Planning your Family’s Finances
(Presented by VCU HR and Virginia Credit Union (VACU))
Keeping your finances straight can be challenging. Add in other’s people’s needs and habits, and it might be time to consult the experts. This seminar teaches you how to maintain and grow your family’s money while making a solid plan for the future.
Register: Talent@VCU
Tuesday, November 28th – 12 pm
Kickboxing
(Presented by VCU HR and VCU Recreation & Well-Being)
This full-body circuit training takes the basics martial arts and adds the fun. You’ll be punching and kicking your way through 30 minutes of strength and cardio. At the end of it all you’ll walk away ready to tackle the day.
Register: Talent@VCU
Thursday, November 30th – 12 pm
The Importance of getting Your Zzzzzs
(Presented by VCU HR and Employee Health)
Not getting enough sleep can lead to weight gain, depression, stress and less productivity. Join us for tips and tricks to improve your sleep and be the best you can be!
Register: Talent@VCU
On Demand Webinars
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Virginia Credit Union – The Ultimate Spending Plan
November 30-Day Gratitude Challenge
Join our November 30-Day Gratitude Challenge! Prize drawings for participants will take place weekly, with grand prize winners selected at the end of the challenge. Sign up today!
2023 Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign (CVC)
The 2023 campaign season will run from October 1, 2023 until December 31, 2023.
CVC is the only annual workplace giving program for the Commonwealth’s workforce and provides employees with a selection of approximately 700+ carefully screened charities you can support.
Did you know that all monetary donations donated through the CVC are 100% tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law?
Why give to the CVC?
- All charities participating in the CVC have been pre-screened to ensure that they are fiscally sound and that they perform the services stated.
- Payroll deduction allows you to budget your contribution throughout the year through regular automated giving. Payroll deductions made during the 2023 campaign will begin in January 2024 and end in December 2024.
- The CVC operates for and by state employees under the Executive Order of the Governor.
- There are many opportunities to give. The CVC accepts credit card or payroll deduction.
How to give:
VCU University employees
When making a pledge online, for Agency Name, use: VCU – Virginia Commonwealth University – 236. For Employee Identification Number please use your V#. For more information, please contact Cindi Phares, VCU Manager for Employee Recognition and Well-being at worklife@vcu.edu.
VCU Health team members
When making a pledge online, for Agency Name, use: VCU Health – 206. For Employee Identification Number please use your Workday ID number. For more information, please contact Mary White, VCU Health HR Business Partner at mary.white@vcuhealth.org.
Additional CVC information
CVC offers a charity directory search tool. If you have given directly to a CVC participating charity during the campaign and wish to report it, please contact your CVC Agency Coordinator (listed above).
Follow CVC on social media: Twitter and Facebook