Self-awareness and improvement should be focused on how we mature, grow, and get more skilled at navigating life. By turning our attention to the present moment and present self, we are able to look at our habits, patterns, and behaviors more effectively and set goals that will help lead us to a fulfilling future.

As a way to practice this perspective shift of accepting who we are now, while still making room for self- development, GW faculty and staff can utilize Headspace mindfulness exercises at no cost.

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.

Coming late June, the GW Benefits Enrollment System will be upgraded to a new digital experience. The upgrade will have all existing content arranged similarly to the current portal, but will include more options for personalization and targeted messaging. The upgrade will have no impact to your benefits, coverage, or service. 

Education can be one of the most important investments in a child’s future and also one of life’s biggest purchases. With the assistance of a flexible 529 savings plan that is designed specifically for education savings, even small deposits can grow through the power of compound interest, tax-free earnings, and tax-free withdrawals. You can also use your funds for a wide range of education expenses, including college expenses at postsecondary schools nationwide, tuition for K-12 schools, certain apprenticeship costs, and student loan repayments. If you are interested in learning more, you can watch a 529 webinar, try out a college savings planning calculator, or connect with a 529 consultant to understand how to open an account. D.C., Maryland, and Virginia all offer 529 college savings plans for their eligible residents.

Active & Fit Direct is a gym membership program available to all GW faculty and staff that offers a robust fitness center network, digital fitness options, and one-one-one coaching support for $28/month. To kickoff summer 2024, Active & Fit Direct has added new features for increased member flexibility including:

• A multi-gym discount of $5 off the monthly fee for each additional gym membership purchase

• A flexible enrollment start date for members to choose when to start their fitness journeys

• Waived enrollment fees for all standard and premium gyms using the code STAYSTRONG.

Join an informational session on July 9 at 2pm ET to learn tips for getting the most out of your fitness membership.

SimpleTherapy has added movement assessments and motion analysis using computer vision technology. This technology is able to detect movement deficiencies, movement patterns, and exercise form that might be contributing to existing pain or the inability to progress at a desired rate. The 5-10 minute assessments will be embedded within the SimpleTherapy pain and recovery programs available to GW medical plan participants at no cost.

As recently announced, GW is upgrading the UKG Time Reporting System (TRS). This system is used to track and record hours worked and time off taken to ensure all employees are paid accurately and in a timely manner. The upgraded TRS will launch July 7, 2024 as a way to enhance the time reporting experience for our community. Visit go.gwu.edu/2024trs to learn more about the changes, access on-demand resources, and register for upcoming training sessions and office hours.

More information about how to prepare for the system upgrade including its coordination with the new vacation time policy taking effect July 1, 2024, can be viewed in the TRS upgrade overview website.

If you have additional questions regarding time reporting, please contact timerep@gwu.edu. For questions related to time off or the new vacation time policy, please contact timeoff@gwu.edu.

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.

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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