Dear GW Community,
In April, we recognize financial literacy month. We invite you to explore your relationship with money to discover ways to deepen your understanding of personal finance and feel empowered to make informed decisions. We are bringing to you a variety of financial events including the 2024 America Saves Week lineup, our annual virtual spring retirement fair as well as a new financial well-being campaign for 2024! Find a moment to gauge your financial well-being by taking a financial check-up assessment, explore what financial well-being means to you and discover opportunities to enhance your personal and household financial well-being. Additional information about this new campaign is below. Please join us!
Additionally, in this GWell edition, we share details about the new Vacation Time Policy and Bright Horizons Family Care program. Don't forget to check out information regarding upcoming events, reminders, and opportunities to connect 1:1 with our benefit vendor partners.
For questions about any of the benefits featured in GWell or other benefits programs, please contact us at benefits@gwu.edu.
Be Well,
GW Benefits
Human Resource Management and Development
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Saving enough for the future doesn’t happen overnight. That’s why it’s so important to keep taking small steps now that can make a big difference later. To celebrate America Saves Week taking place from April 8 through the 12 this year, check out the events below that are available to employees through GW’s benefit partners. You can receive help tackling debt, learn tips for investing, and save for your future starting as soon as TODAY!
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GW's 2024 Financial Well-being Campaign Kickoff
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What's Your Financial Well-being Profile? |
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With April being National Financial Literacy month, there's no better time to kick off our 2024 financial well-being campaign and raise awareness about the importance of financial literacy as well as engaging in smart money management habits. This month will feature the introduction and foundations to financial well-being, however stay tuned for the campaign programming being announced in the weeks ahead.
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Among today's diverse workforce, the path to financial well-being can be unique for every individual. Do you constantly struggle to get ahead and pay the next lot of bills? Or maybe you’re someone that always has money in the bank for whenever you need it. Whether you consider yourself a money juggler hoping for financial stability, a safeguarder desiring financial certainty, an aspirer wishing for financial freedom, a collaborator looking for financial security, or a DIYer set on financial independence, we invite you to join us as we explore strategies, tools, and resources tailored across these 5 different money management styles that can help you to improve your financial well-being and reach your financial goals.
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Fidelity -
What is Financial Wellness & Why is it Important?
April 17, 2024 at 12pm ET
Register Here!
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| TIAA -
Financial Well-being Overview
April 29, 2024 at 1pm ET
Register Here!
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Don't Miss These Additional Upcoming Events
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Mark Your Calendar and Check Back Often!
Did you know we have a GW Benefits events webpage? Be sure to check it out throughout the month as additional opportunities will be added!
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Bright Horizons Family Care
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School holiday…again? Do your parents need help around the house? Life gets hectic and schedules change. Therefore, GW gives you 10 days of back-up care per calendar year.
You can now communicate with your caregiver in advance of or during care, right in the back-up care app — available when your session is booked through Jovie.
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GW is introducing a new vacation time policy, effective July 1, 2024. Visit go.gwu.edu/2024vacationtime for more details. You can also watch a recording of our latest webinar and view the materials presented via the links below. Please contact the Benefits office at timeoff@gwu.edu with questions regarding the new vacation time policy.
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UnitedHealthcare Meetings
Meet virtually with GW’s UnitedHealthcare representative, Jessica Wachter, to review outstanding claims and/or ask questions about your medical or vision coverage. She will reach out prior to your appointment to confirm your meeting time together.
Schedule an appointment here.
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| TIAA & Fidelity Retirement Counseling
Retirement plan participants can schedule financial counseling by appointment with TIAA or Fidelity. To book an appointment, call your preferred provider or use the online booking systems listed below:
Fidelity Investments - Make an appointment online or call 800-642-7131.
TIAA - Make an appointment online or call 866-843-5640.
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Complimentary Office Massage |
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Faculty and staff can enjoy free seated massages at Foggy Bottom and Virginia Science and Technology campuses on a first come, first served basis. We would like to accommodate as many colleagues as possible, so if you have already received a seated massage in the last few months, we ask that slots for the dates below be reserved for colleagues who have not yet received one. Thanks for your consideration!
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GW Benefits
44983 Knoll Square, Suite 391
Ashburn, VA 20147
Phone: (571) 553-8382
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