February 2024 – 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, February 7th – 12 pm
Mindful Movement
(Presented by VCU HR and VCU Recreation & Well-Being)
Take a brain break to relax and move your body. This 30-minute class will help you practice noticing and releasing tension with gentle movement and stretching that can be done at your desk. This mindful movement class is suitable for all levels of practice.
Register: Talent@VCU
Monday, February 12th – 10 am
Money Mondays with Bill
Topic: The Fundamentals of Target Date Investing
(Presented by VCU HR and Fidelity)
Target date funds are designed to be long-term investments for individuals with particularly retirement dates in mind. Join Bill for a brief overview and a chance to ask questions.
Register: Talent@VCU
Tuesday, February 13th – 11 am
Stay well
(Presented by VCU HR and VCU Recreation & CommonHealth)
Join CommonHealth to learn more about ways to avoid germs and booster health habits to help prevent illnesses such as cold, flu, COVID, and more.
Register: Talent@VCU
Wednesday, February 14th – 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
Thursday, February 15th – 12 pm
Plan your Financial Date Night
(Presented by VCU HR and Virginia Credit Union (VACU))
Getting on the same page financially is key to building a life together. In this session VACU 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.
Register: Talent@VCU
Monday, February 19th – 1 pm
Getting a head start: A step-by-step overview of your retirement plan
(Presented by VCU HR and TIAA)
Understanding the retirement plans offered by your employer, the advantages of a retirement program, how to create a retirement strategy and how to update your account with TIAA. Open to all employees.
Register: Talent@VCU
Tuesday, February 20th – 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 a loving kindness guided meditation. This meditation is suitable for all levels of practice.
Register: Talent@VCU
Wednesday, February 21st – 12 pm
Thinking about buying or selling a home?
(Presented by VCU HR and Joyner Fine Properties)
Are you ready to be in your own home? Are you thinking about selling your home? Wondering what’s going on in today’s Richmond housing market? Want to learn more about the Valued Employee Program that VCU’s approved partner, Joyner Fine Properties, offers to VCU faculty and staff as well as financing information from the Virginia Credit Union? Then, this session is for you and will be offered both virtually and in-person. Lunch will be available for those attending in-person.
Register for the virtual session: Talent@VCU
Register for in-person: Talent@VCU – Location: MCV Campus, School of Pharmacy, Smith Building, 410 N 12th Street, Room 129
Thursday, February 22nd – 12 pm
The Art of Listening and Giving Feedback
(Presented by VCU HR and Anthem EAP)
Communication is a vital part of your daily life. It’s a learned skill that requires give and take. Listening can be confused with hearing. Constructive criticism is often mistaken for judgment. Learn the art of effectively listening to others, providing feedback, and communicating better.
Register: Talent@VCU
Tuesday, February 27th – 12 pm
Tabata
(Presented by VCU HR and VCU Recreation & Well-Being)
Tabata is a style of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) that involves 20 seconds of exercise at your maximum effort, followed by 10 seconds of rest, for 4 rounds of each exercise.
Register: Talent@VCU
On Demand Webinars:
New! For the Love of Sleep, Self-care in the Face of Adversity, Compassionate Connections: Fostering Empathy and Wellness in High Education, Approaches to find peace, hope and humor, and more!
Virginia Credit Union – Get to Know Your Financial Health Score
For VCU Health team members:
Thank you for your interest in attending a VCU well-being program. VCU is happy to share opportunities to attend university well-being programs with other members of the VCU community, including VCU Health, VCU Dentistry, and other affiliated entities. You can now find the direct links on the VCU Health intranet here
The links are located to the right of the RamStrong logo after scrolling to the bottom of the page. Please be aware that some features and services discussed in the university programs may be limited to university employees or may apply differently to employees of VCU Health or other entities. If you have specific questions about how services, programs, and features discussed in a university well-being program may apply to you, and you are not a university employee, please be sure to contact the HR department for your entity with any questions.