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Employee Well-being Webinars
August 11, 2021

To live well, it is important to take care of your physical, emotional, and financial well-being. One of the ways to do that is by increasing your knowledge about various aspects of your well-being through webinars.

Below is a selection of well-being webinars available to help keep your well-being on track! Most of the webinars require registration and last 30 to 60 minutes. Visit the UW System Human Resources Well-being Webinars webpage for the registration links and to find more webinars.

  • WRS: Retirement Benefit Calculation Methods
    Vendor: Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF)
    Date and Time: Thursday, August 19, 2021 - 6:00 pm
    Description: This webinar will help you understand how your retirement benefit is calculated in preparation for your retirement. The goal is to help you make the retirement process as stress-free as possible as you look forward to this next chapter of your life!

  • Well WI Radio: The Brain and Youth Sports
    Vendor: WebMD/StayWell (Well Wisconsin Program Administrator)
    Date and Time: Tuesday, August 24, 2021 - 12:00 pm
    Description: A monthly podcast style session that focuses on topics of health and well-being discussed with experts from around the state of Wisconsin. Join host, Morgan Meinen, as she talks with Julie Stamm, a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at UW-Madison. They will discuss the science behind repetitive brain trauma in youth sports, common misconceptions, and how parents can make informed decisions to help protect their child(ren).

  • Wisconsin Strong Program: Take Control of Your Finances
    Vendor: Summit Credit Union
    Date and Time: Wednesday, August 25, 2021 - 8:30 am or 5:30 pm
    Description: If you feel like you are living paycheck to paycheck or use your credit card more often than you would like, this session may be of interest to you. It will discuss how to make choices that fit the lifestyle you want to live and how to establish new habits that will set you up for successful money management.

  • Caring for Loved Ones at Home
    Vendor: Kepro (Employee Assistant Program (EAP) Administrator)
    Date and Time: Wednesday, September 8, 2021 - 12:30 pm
    Description: Many elders prefer home care over institutionalized care; however, the task can seem daunting. This webinar will discuss what to take into consideration when determining what option may be best for caring for your loved ones. Various resources will be shared that can help make this living arrangement safe, affordable, and enjoyable for all.

    • Take the time to manage your well-being! Visit the UW System Human Resources Well-being Webinars web page to get started.

    Webinar attendance is on your own time. Consult with your supervisor for approval to attend during working hours.

    Updated: July 15, 2021, August 11, 2021
    Archived: October 4, 2021

    Source: UW System Human Resources
    Categories: Wellness