Welcome to the May edition of Your CUHR (Columbia University Human Resources) Connection, designed to provide a snapshot of what Human Resources offers you.
News
- May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a good time to slow things down, take stock, and reset. Tap into the tools and support available to you on the Well-Being Resources homepage, including EAP counseling, sleep support and physical fitness programs.
- Take a Break is a short mindfulness practice designed to help you pause and recharge during the day. View a recorded session and learn how you can bring a Take a Break session or other well-being programming to your department.
Your Benefits
- You and your loved ones have access to Wellthy, a caregiving support solution that meets you and your family wherever you are in your adult/elder caregiving journey. If you’re currently navigating an adult/elder care situation (e.g., surgery, injury, new diagnosis, aging) for yourself or a loved one, create a Care Project to get matched with a dedicated Wellthy care expert who will get to know your needs, and handle those time-consuming and confusing care tasks on your behalf. For more information, visit https://humanresources.columbia.edu/content/resources-for-caregivers.
- If you are considering or planning for retirement, you can schedule a retirement facilitation with a staff member in the University's Benefits Service Center. Schedule an appointment by emailing [email protected] or call 212-851-7000. You can also schedule a consultation session with a TIAA or Vanguard advisor, in person at Columbia, or over the phone.
Upcoming Events
Habits to Improve Sleep for You and Your Family (Maven)
Join this live event led by a Maven provider to learn essential insights for better sleep for the whole family, including: understanding how sleep affects your health; the role of sleep coaches; sleep tips for pregnancy; building newborn sleep routines; helping kids build healthy sleep habits, and how menopause impacts sleep and ways to manage symptoms
Tuesday, May 12: 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. | Register
Finance for New Grads (TIAA)
Starting your career can be exciting—but it can also feel overwhelming. The financial foundation you build today can shape your future for years to come. This session will cover foundational skills to help you manage money with confidence, build healthy financial habits, and plan for the long term.
Tuesday, May 19: 12 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Register
Admission to the Ivies and Other Highly Selective Schools (College Coach)
In today's competitive admissions world, having top grades and the highest standardized test scores is no longer enough to be admitted to the nation's most selective colleges. Join this webinar to learn what "highly selective" really means, and how applications are reviewed at the country’s most selective schools, among other topics.
Tuesday, May 19: 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Register
Creating a Resilient Mindset (Employee Assistance Program)
In today’s rapidly evolving world, individuals constantly face unprecedented challenges that demand psychological flexibility and emotional strength. This session delves deep into the art and science of building robust resilience, exploring how personal perceptions of failure, vulnerability, and adversity directly impact one’s ability to thrive.
Thursday, May 28: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Register
All upcoming events can be found on the Human Resources events page.
Questions or feedback for CUHR? Let us know at [email protected].