November 2025 – Employee Well-Being Programs
These VCU programs are free to attend and most are virtual unless specified below! Register in Talent to receive links.
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Wednesday, November 5th – 12 pm
Power of Attorney & Estate Planning Essentials
(Presented by VCU HR and LegalShield)
Join us for a special presentation focused on protecting yourself and your family’s estate. While making a Will leaves much for you to consider, your LegalShield benefit simplifies this process. Your provider lawyer can help you draft a Will, Power of Attorney, and Advanced Healthcare Directive. We will highlight and talk about all of these important documents.
Register: Talent@VCU
Thursday, November 6th – 12 pm
Metabolism Makeover
(Presented by VCU HR and CommonHealth)
Ever wondered why it seems one person can eat anything they want and not gain a pound, while another person’s every indulgence shows up on the scale? It’s because of differences in metabolism, muscle mass and physical activity. Join us for this informative session and get tips and tricks on how to make your metabolism work for you.
Register: Talent@VCU
Monday, November 10th – 10 am
Prepare for the Reality of Health Care in Retirement
(Presented by VCU HR and Fidelity)
Health care costs in retirement are a big concern for many. Understand the costs and the available options before and after age 65 so you can be better prepared.
Register: Talent@VCU
Wednesday, November 12th – 12 pm
Financial Planning
(Presented by VCU HR and Association of Financial Educators)
Learn practical strategies for investing and planning for retirement with this informative session. Whether you’re just starting out or fine-tuning your long-term goals, this session will help you make confident decisions about your financial future.
Register: Talent@VCU
Thursday, November 13th – 12 pm
Absolutely Fit
(Presented by VCU HR and VCU Recreation & Well-Being)
This 30-minute virtual class will not only give you an excellent abdominal and low back workout, but will also challenge your other major muscle groups as well.
Register: Talent@VCU
Monday, November 17th – 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 18th – 12 pm
Resiliency for Working Parents
(Presented by VCU HR and Anthem EAP)
Today’s working parent needs to build resiliency in order to prevent burnout. This session will give you the tools to manage stress while maintaining a sense of work and family life balance.
Register: Talent@VCU
Monday, November 24th – 11 am
Your Guide to Living Well in Retirement
(Presented by VCU HR and TIAA)
You can thrive in retirement. Join TIAA as they explore strategies and tips to get you there.
Register: Talent@VCU
On Demand Webinars:
Work Life Playlists – New! Dealing with Challenging People
Virginia Credit Union – Steps to Financial Confidence
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NEW! Ready for a challenge? Employee Health and Human Resources have created four-week well-being challenges aligned with each dimension of well-being. Try it out to learn more about VCU resources and achieve your well-being goals! Learn more.
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And at VCU, we are grateful for YOU!
For VCU Health team members: VCU is pleased to share opportunities to attend university well-being programs with the broader VCU community, including colleagues at VCU Health, VCU Dentistry, and other affiliated entities. Please note that certain sessions—such as those offered by financial vendors who serve only university employees—will not be included.
You can now find direct links to these programs on the VCU Health intranet here. The links are located to the right of the RamStrong logo at the bottom of the page.
Keep in mind that some features or services highlighted in the university programs may be limited to university employees or may apply differently to employees of VCU Health or other entities. If you are not a university employee and have questions about how a program or service applies to you, please reach out to your entity’s HR department for guidance.