Take care of your physical, emotional, and financial well-being by increasing your knowledge through webinars. Below are several webinars that can help you keep your well-being on track! Most of them require registration and are 30-60 minutes. The registration links and other webinars can be found on the Universities of Wisconsin Well-being Webinars web page.
View the below on demand webinars when you have time!
- Invest in Your Financial Future (Introduction to the 403(b) Program presented by Fidelity)
- Well Wisconsin Radio (new episodes released monthly by WebMD, the Well WI Program administrator)
WRS: Retirement Benefit Calculations
Vendor: Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF)
Date and Time: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 – 6:00 pm
Description: Have you requested a retirement estimate? Thinking about it? In this presentation, how ETF calculates your retirement benefit will be discussed. By the end of this webinar, you will be able to: Explain the individual components of the two retirement benefit calculation methods and describe what affects your WRS retirement benefit for each type of calculation (money purchase and formula).
Riding the Change Wave
Vendor: Acentra Health (Employee Assistance Program Administrator)
Date and Time: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 – 12:30 p.m.
Description: In life, change is the only constant, and this workshop invites you to reflect on and share the current challenges you’re facing. Together, we will explore our feelings and thoughts about change while equipping ourselves with eight proven strategies to navigate both personal and professional transitions successfully. You will also gain valuable insights through cautionary tales of pitfalls to avoid when implementing change, ensuring you are well-prepared to embrace the evolving landscape of your lives.
WDC: Your Journey to Retirement
Vendor: Empower (WDC Program Administrator)
Date and Time: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 – 12:45 pm
Description: Whether you are participating in the Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Program (WDC) or not, learn about the value and the benefits of saving and investing for your retirement through the WDC. In this session we will help you understand: WDC basics like enrolling, contribution limits, investment options, and pre-tax vs. Roth contributions; Risk and Asset Allocation; Rollovers into the WDC; and what is included in a Retirement Readiness Review.
WRS: Preparing for Your Retirement
Vendor: Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF)
Date and Time: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 – 1:00 pm
Description: Planning to retire in the next 5 years? Then this webinar is for you. Learn about your WRS benefits and the retirement process. By the end of this webinar, you will be able to: Explain how the WRS retirement benefit works; Recognize eligibility and prepare to apply for benefits; Identify the different types of annuity options; Prepare for health and life insurance changes in retirement; Find additional resources
Take the time to manage your well-being by visiting the Universities of Wisconsin Well-being Webinars web page.
Consult with your supervisor for approval to attend well-being webinars during working hours.
Source: Universities of Wisconsin Office of Human Resources