Plan for Retirement Confidently With Sessions From UFCU and Fidelity |
Learn key retirement planning basics, understand how Social Security fits into your overall retirement income, explore smart claiming strategies, and gain practical tools to make informed financial decisions through these informative sessions in March.
Thursday, March 26 – UFCU Creating an Effective Retirement Plan
from noon to 1 p.m., Gregory Gym and Virtual
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Monday, March 31 – Maximize Social Security in Your Retirement Strategy by Fidelity from noon to 1 p.m., Virtual
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| Employees Receive Wellness Time Off |
Leave-eligible employees may use up to eight hours per fiscal year of wellness time off. These hours may be used to support physical, mental, or emotional well-being or for any reason personally meaningful to you. To qualify during the plan year, receive a preventive care exam and complete a well-being assessment.
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Finding Your True North: Charting Your Path to Wellness Through Values Alignment |
Engage in an interactive exercise on Friday, March 13, from noon to 1 p.m. to identify core values and learn how to align decisions with what matters most to reduce stress, prevent burnout, build resilience, and foster a more meaningful life.
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| Build Skills With LinkedIn Learning’s AI-Powered Tools |
Faculty and staff members can now strengthen professional skills with two interactive tools designed for real-world application:
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AI Coaching — Navigate professional challenges with a conversational learning assistant that helps clarify goals and recommends personalized LinkedIn Learning courses and videos.
AI Role Play — Practice real-life workplace conversations, such as giving feedback or leading difficult discussions, with an AI model that responds in real time so you can build confidence before the moment matters.
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Planning To Separate From UT? |
New Workday Journeys walk you through the separation process, including leave, insurance, and retirement considerations. This step-by-step guide is more comprehensive than previous HR checklists.
Access it anytime from the Workday home page. Select Personal > Journeys > Discover Journeys, and start as soon as you’re considering your transition.
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FRIDAY, MARCH 6, noon-1:00 p.m. |
Strengthening Relationships
Running Away From Home: Parent/Adult Estrangement and Repair |
This session explores the growing phenomenon of estrangement between adult children and parents, including why it happens and how repair is possible. Framed through attachment theory, the discussion will offer evidence-based insights and practical strategies, with time for Q&A. Register through UT Learn.
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THURSDAY, MARCH 10, noon-1:30 p.m. |
Is This Grief I'm Experiencing? |
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, noon-1:00 p.m. |
This group meets virtually on Tuesdays through April 21, offering support for those who provide care for other adults, such as parents or partners. Members will be able to share their experiences, receive support, and learn about community resources. Current employees and retirees are welcome to join. The group will meet Tuesdays, March 24 through April 21, virtually. Email eap@austin.utexas.edu for more information and to schedule a pre-group meeting.
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THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. |
Beyond the Wound: Understanding the Impact of Trauma and Building Health Coping Skills |
This session will help participants understand where trauma comes from, what it looks like and how to build healthy coping skills by implementing an integrative and collaborative approach that addresses relationships, our awareness of our own sensations, and the power of connection for healing. Register through UT Learn.
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CONFIDENTIAL HELP IS ALWAYS WITHIN REACH |
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| EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM |
The HealthPoint Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselors provide confidential behavioral health expertise to assist the UT community in developing solutions to life's challenges. Administrative support for HealthPoint EAP is provided by UT Austin's Central HR team but all counseling and management consultation services and communications are accessible only within the EAP as required by law.
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