Dear GW Community,
As we step into the heart of summer, we offer welcome moments — to recharge, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most. This month, we're focusing on supporting your well-being both in and out of the workplace. From tools to improve sleep and reduce stress, to mid-year financial check-ins and child care resources, there’s something for everyone.
Additionally, opportunities like the professional clothing drive offer a meaningful way to give back and support our GW students. You’ll also find ways to stay active, enhance your well-being, and make a positive impact this summer. Be sure to explore this month’s updates, including upcoming events, important reminders, and chances to connect 1:1 with our benefit vendor partners.
For questions about any of our benefits programs, please contact us at benefits@gwu.edu.
Be Well,
GW Benefits
Human Resource Management and Development
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Get to Know Your Benefits and Well-being Resources
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Finding Balance: Sleep and Rest for a More Focused Day |
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As faculty and staff, you give so much of your time and energy to others, but rest is essential to sustaining your well-being. When stress builds, it’s easy to push sleep aside. Watch this on demand expert-led Headspace workshop that offers practical tools to help you prioritize quality sleep and daily rest, even on your busiest days. You’ll learn how to create a nighttime routine that supports deep, restorative sleep, incorporate short, effective rest practices into your workday, boost focus, energy, and resilience through mindful sleep, and fit rest into your schedule without feeling like it’s “one more thing”. Small changes to improve your sleep schedule can make a big difference in how you feel and function both in and out of work.
Don’t have Headspace yet? Set up your free account here to get started.
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2025 Financial Well-being at GW |
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Join us and our vendor partners throughout our 2025 Financial Well-being Campaign to take control of your money and what matters most to you. Learn to manage financial stress and build a financial plan rooted in your values, while moving toward a healthier, more fulfilling financial future. This month's events focus on a mid-year check-in with summer being an ideal time of year to ensure your retirement plan is optimized.
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Introducing HUSK Marketplace: Steps Towards Better Well-Being |
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Taking care of your physical and mental health this summer just got easier. Through the GW Employee Assistance Program (EAP), benefits-eligible employees have access to Husk Marketplace, a dedicated platform that connects you to discounted local wellness products and services designed to support your overall well-being. Whether you're looking to get active, manage stress, or improve your nutrition, HUSK makes wellness more accessible and affordable. To get started, visit supportlinc.com and enter the group code: gw when creating an account. You can then click on the Husk Wellness tile under the self-guided activities dashboard section.
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Note: Discounts offered range from 5% - 25% for in-person fitness, virtual fitness, equipment, nutrition programs and certain national chains. Discounts are based on locations and partners geographically.
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Supporting Your Child Care Needs |
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| Faculty and Staff Professional Clothing Drive |
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Looking for an excuse to clean out your closet, declutter your space, and create a more calming environment that can improve your overall well-being? Faculty and staff are invited to support GW students' career readiness by donating new or gently used professional attire. Your contributions will help students make a strong impression at interviews, career fairs, internships and more! Items such as blazers, dress shirts, slacks, skirts, professional shoes, and accessories are being accepted. Clothing drive donations can be dropped off at the following campus locations year-round:
Drop-off locations
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GW Center for Career Services (University Student Center - 5th Floor, Mon-Fri 10am-4pm)
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The Loop (The Vern - Academic Building Rm 122, Tuesdays 10am-4pm)
If you have questions, please reach out to Joe Genens. Your support makes a lasting difference — thank you for helping GW students take the next step in their careers with confidence.
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Don't Miss These Upcoming Events
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Mark Your Calendar and Check Back Often!
Did you know that 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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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 Massage Opportunities
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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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