Weber State University Human Resources

Yoga and Pilates for Employees

Employee Wellness Group Exercise classes are open for registration. Classes for the summer semester will be offered in a hybrid format; attend in person or via Zoom.

Classes begin Monday, May 5. If you decide to register for the semester, please pay the course fee(s) no later than Friday, May 16. You may elect to register for one format for $25, or both formats for $45. Attend 75% of classes this semester and earn points through the Wellness Pays Rewards program.

Yoga: Mondays and Wednesdays, 12:30-1:20 pm

Pilates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:30-2:20 pm

Registration Process:

Pay the course fee no later than Friday, May 16. (https://secure.touchnet.com/C20249_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=1681)

Employee Wellness will add you to the class schedule once your payment has been received. This invitation will include the Zoom links.

All classes will be held in the Employee Wellness office, Annex 29, located at 3650 Taylor Ave.

We'd like to welcome our newest WILDCATS to join the Weber State family! Thank you to these faculty/staff who joined us this morning for our October 2024 New Employee Orientation held online (no picture). Please say hello when you meet them across campus.

Alphabetical by Last Name

Kristina Barker, Nursing
Sydney Carlson, Health Professions
Sydney Fairclough, SIP Wildcat Scholars
Alex Francis, Custodial Service
Makrizzel Galvez, Athletic Training
Fausto Guerrero, CE Concurrent Enrollment
Emily Hale, Women’s Center
Allison Kellahan, Testing Services
Samantha Kimbrell, Health Administrative Services
Jake McIntire, Visual Arts
William Michels, Academic Support and Services
Braden Nelson, Admissions Office
Makena Page, Community Research and Evaluation
Justin Thygerson, Child and Family Studies
Gary Wilde, Mechanical

Exciting News! WSU Retirement Fair Is Coming Soon!

The Weber State University Retirement Fair is just around the corner, happening on November 14!

Retirement doesn't have to be dull – it's time to make planning for your golden years fun and engaging. Join us at this fantastic event for a day filled with expert insights and invaluable connections.

At the Retirement Fair, you will have the opportunity to interact with eight retirement planning experts who specialize in retirement plans, Medicare, Social Security, and retirement strategies. These pros are here to answer your questions, offer personalized advice, and help you embark on a journey toward a brighter retirement future. We're also offering a lineup of educational classes designed to suit your career stage – whether you're just starting out, midway through your career, or approaching retirement, there's something for everyone. Don't miss this unique chance to learn, network, and plan your future.

Space is limited so register soon. Find all of the event classes listed on Training Tracker: 850-01 to 850-11.

Employee Wellness Gym Orientations

Employee Wellness will be offering gym orientations for faculty and staff. New equipment was added to the Wildcat Arena and we want to make sure you know how to use it!

Gym Orientations will be provided in four different sessions. Please register for the ones that best fit your needs:

Cardio Equipment & Fitness Assessment: Learn how to use the cardio equipment and complete a fitness assessment.
October 6
November 3

Machine Weight Equipment: Attend this orientation to familiarize yourself with the new equipment.
October 13
November 10

Flexibility and Core: Improve your flexibility and learn what equipment can be used to strengthen your core muscles.
October 20
November 17

Program Development: Take what you have learned in the above three classes and develop an exercise program that meets your needs
October 27
December 1

Register for these classes by logging on to your Employee Wellness Account (www.wellsteps.com/wsu), locate the three lines in the upper right-hand corner, and then locate the Calendar Icon.

Employee Flu Shot Clinic This Week!

The annual Employee Flu Shot Clinic will take place this week!
Come to the Dee Events Center on:

Wednesday, September 27, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday, September 28, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

This clinic is only open to WSU PEHP-benefited faculty, staff, and early retirees. You must bring your PEHP card and photo ID with you.

Walk-up appointments are available, but employees are strongly encouraged to reserve an appointment time here:

https://weber.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eRKj93gTVrpyuRo

You may drive to the Dee Events Center and park, or take the UTA Ogden Express shuttle from campus. Please enter the Dee Events Center through the east entrance. Be sure to visit the Human Resources Benefits table on your way out to complete a quick survey about your experience.

Those who complete the survey will be entered into a drawing for two upgraded seats to the Homecoming football game on Saturday, October 14.

Healthy for Life- Cooking Demonstrations

Expand your cooking skills by attending this cooking demonstration series. This semester, Employee Wellness will provide information on how to become a savvy grocery shopper. Information presented during this series is provided by the American Heart Association.

This cooking demonstration series will consist of seven classes. Register for all classes or only the ones that interest you the most. Participants will work in groups to prepare a recipe during each class.

Grocery Shopping Cooking Schedule:

September 29: Smart Fearless Shopper
October 6: Pantry Makeover
October 20: Food Label Smarts
November 3: Weekly Meal Plan Made Easy
November 10: The Power of Plant-Based Eating
December 1: How to Avoid the Big 8 Food Allergens
December 8: Appealing Desserts

Register for these classes by logging on to your Employee Wellness Account (www.wellsteps.com/wsu), locate the three lines in the upper right-hand corner, and then locate the Calendar Icon.

PEOPLE AND CULTURE CONFERENCE 2023

Formerly the Customer Service Conference, the People & Culture conference is designed to unlock the potential of WSU employees and create a great workplace for all.

First Annual People & Culture Conference: Oct. 20, 2023 @ Dumke Hall - Hurst Center

Navigating change can be challenging and stressful. Yet change is always happening - at work, at home, for you and everyone you know. Though many try, you cannot avoid or escape it. Yet, think back on the best moments of your life. It is likely they are a result of some sort of change.

So what if you became good at change? What if you could discover how to navigate change based on your own strengths and weaknesses? What might your life be like if you could use change to your advantage?

Hear from Weber's training & development consultants, Jennifer Evans and Cindy Reinhard, as they walk us through The Change Element. Get the skills, tools, and perspective to make change work for you.

We have two sessions available for you to choose the one which works best with your schedule. Choose one session.

8:30am to 12:00pm: Morning Session
Includes Breakfast
Register in Training Tracker for Course #400-27

12:30pm to 4:00pm: Afternoon Session
Includes Lunch
Register in Training Tracker for Course #400-28

You must register in order to attend.

For more info, and to meet the facilitators: https://weber.edu/owl/people-culture.html

TIAA FINANCIAL ESSENTIALS WEBINARS - SEPTEMBER

TIAA will be providing live webinars throughout the month. Employees can access these webinars at TIAA.org/webinars. Recordings are available for replay on demand for 90 days following the live webinar date.

September 7
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Attention to detail: Financial finishing touches for women

Managing your financial success can often present a new set of challenges and complications. In this webinar, we’ll explore key ways to stay in control of the portfolio you’ve accumulated and show you how to evaluate your current plan and progress.

We’ll share financial guidance than can help you:
• Stay in control of your wealth
• Develop a smarter financial plan
• Learn key investment and allocation strategies
• Ask the right questions of your financial advisor

September 12
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The starting line: Beginning to save for retirement

When you’re just starting out in your career, it can be hard to think about retirement. Finding a balance between meeting your current financial needs and saving for far-off financial goals can be challenging. But the truth is, there’s no time like the present to save for the future. We’ll help you get ahead of your retirement saving with some tools and information you can use right now.

In this webinar, we’ll help you:
• Learn the real effect of time on money, thanks to compounding and dollar-cost averaging
• Understand debt and learn how to manage it
• See how budgeting can find money and help you save more of it

September 20
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Make the move toward long-term security: Your midcareer retirement check-in

For anyone halfway down the road to retirement, this webinar is a critical checkpoint. It reviews the keys to successful money management and shows you how to juggle current financial
demands with future retirement saving strategies. The goal is to make sure you’re on the path to lifelong financial security.

We’ll help you prepare by discussing how to:
• Understand what you’re aiming for
• Consider your priorities
• Put your spending plan together
• Know the ways to save
• Plan now for lifetime income

September 26
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Avoiding fraud and scams: Learn how to protect yourself and your family

Fraud and scams related to retirement assets are on the rise, and their effects can be devastating. Scammers know how to exploit current events and add new twists to well-known ruses to steal your money. In this valuable webinar, you’ll learn how to recognize the warning signs so you can protect yourself and others.

We’ll help you avoid fraud and scams by showing
you how to:
• Remain cautious of unsolicited offers
• Protect your personal and financial information
• Employ best practices for online activities
• Report fraud and scams