The 2025 Benefits and Well-being Fair is coming up on Monday, April 28, 2025! Join us in-person on the Monroe Park campus to speak with vendors, prepare for open enrollment, participate in a free jazzercise-inspired workout, pick up fun swag items, and much more!
All VA state employees (including wage employees and those who have waived health coverage) can use free online EAP resources. Access articles, videos, self-assessments & more at Anthem EAP: www.anthemeap.com/cova. Available until June 30, 2025.
Employee Well-being Events
Live events such as webinars, exercise classes and information sessions are a great way to set aside an hour or so in your day to focus on well-being topics that are most relevant to you. Most programs continue to be offered virtually unless specified below.
VCU is happy to share opportunities to attend university well-being programs with other members of the VCU community, including VCU Health, VCU Dentistry, and other affiliated entities. Please be aware that some features and services discussed may be limited to university employees or may apply differently to employees of VCU Health or other entities. Contact your entity's HR department with any questions.
Assertive Communication - Tuesday, March 18th – 12 pm
Presented by VCU HR and Anthem EAP
Do you have a hard time saying No? Do you not advocate for your own needs? Learn how to get your point across while being respectful to both yourself and others. In this session you will learn your communication style, tips for good communication, how to say No, and what obstacles there can be.
Core and More! – Thursday, March 27th – 12 pm
Presented by VCU HR and VCU Recreation & Well-Being
This 30-minute class will not only give you an excellent abdominal and low back workout, but will also challenge your other major muscle groups as well.
Social Security 101 – Everything You Wanted to Know - Monday, March 31st – 2 pm
Presented by VCU HR and Social Security
Join this workshop from Social Security and learn answers to questions such as When are you eligible to receive benefits? How does early retirement affect your benefits? How do you get the most from your benefit? And more!
Events for the following month are posted in the last week of the preceding month. Check back regularly for updates!