March 29, 2024

News from Human Resources

Staff Gathering, Oct. 13 – Save the Date

Remember to save the date for Tuesday, Oct. 13 Staff Fall Gathering. More details to follow!

Employee Recognition Programs

UMW offers several recognition programs that show appreciation for the hard work and dedication of UMW employees. For more detailed information, please see the link to the Employee Recognition Programs section of the Human Resources website.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Tips and Reminders

Additional information regarding the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is located under “What’s New”

News from HR

New State Discounts

New state discounts including Kings Dominion, Cirque Du Soleil  (Virginia Beach) and more.  Please visit the Virginia Department of Human Resources Management for details.

Premium Rewards Information for COVA Care or COVA Healthaware Health Insurance

For more information on premium rewards please see the flier: Earning Premium Rewards

Individual Counseling Sessions for Deferred Compensation, Cash Match Plan and/or VRS Hybrid – Defined Contribution Component on June 11

Don’t Forget to schedule an appointment for your 457 Deferred Compensation and 401 Cash Match Plan. Our representative is offering individual counseling sessions on June 11, Sept. 14 and Dec. 1  in GW 106. Also, any VRS Hybrid retirement participant may also set up an individual counseling session for their Defined Contribution component or to discuss voluntary contributions. See “What’s New”  for event registration.

Virginia Credit Union Events

Take advantage of the following events in your area sponsored by Virginia Credit Union:

  •  Saturday, April 25 – Shred Day
  • Thursday, April 30 –Financial Education Seminar, “Realities of Identity Theft” Learn how to minimize your risk and what to do if you ever become a victim, 6:30- 7:30 p.m
  • Thursday, May 7 – Financial Education Seminar, “Keys to Confident Home Financing
    Whether you’re buying your first home or a new home, this session will help you understand the mortgage process and some of the pitfalls to avoid, 6:30- 7:30 p.m.

Please visit the Human Resources – “What’s New” for more information.

NSWC Federal Credit Union Visit, April 14-15

NSWC Federal Credit Union will be on campus on Tuesday, April 14, and Wednesday, April 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Seacobeck Dining Hall.

Please visit Human Resources for details.

Richmond Kickers and NASCAR Discounts

New discounts are available for employees. Current discounts include offers to the Richmond Kickers 2015 Home Opener on April 4, 2015 and a special offer for the NASCAR Richmond International Raceway on April 25, 2015.

The Virginia Department of Human Resources website has more information regarding special offers available to state employees.