December is often packed with celebration and giving to others, but having a happy holiday season means taking care of yourself, too. When your calendar is filled to the brim, don't forget to put self-care on the schedule and give yourself time to embrace rest and slow down. Finding ways to ease stress and navigate mental health over the winter break can help to improve your overall health and well-being.

Please take a moment to attend an upcoming event and review the GW emotional, physical, financial and social well-being programs to help you squeeze in some 'me-time' during this busy period. You can also finish the year strong and avoid festive fatigue with these simple tips.

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? Are you 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 five different money management styles that can help you to improve your financial well-being and reach your financial goals.

In preparation for the end of the year, please review the important tips and reminders to ensure your time off is correctly recorded in the Time Reporting System (TRS) for manager approval. 

Additionally, as a reminder, transition time, which was introduced on July 1, 2024 with the new vacation time policy is only available through December 31, 2024. Any transition time not used on or before December 31st will be forfeited.

As recently shared, enhancements are coming to the GW retirement plans effective January 2025. While, no action is required at this time, we encourage you to visit go.gwu.edu/fundlineup to review the information shared carefully and learn more about the enhancements, steps you can take, and key dates. If you have any questions, please contact GW Benefits at benefits@gwu.edu.

GW Benefits continues to accept documentation in support of Qualified Life Events (QLE) changes during university breaks and holidays. Documents can be uploaded to the GW Benefits Enrollment System or sent to Benefits via email or fax.

Here are two examples:

• An employee with a December 25 deadline to submit a marriage certificate to enroll their spouse in GW benefits, must still observe their deadline despite the university being closed. 
• You or an eligible dependent lose coverage on December 31, 2024. Be sure to submit your supporting document on or before December 31, 2024 if you wish to have GW coverage effective January 1, 2025.

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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