Being a state employee means that we qualify for some pretty awesome perks. All NOVA employees (full‐time, part‐time/ adjunct, p-14) and, in many cases, your families are able to take advantage of the discounts on goods and services listed on the Virginia Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM) website. There are perks for travel, entertainment, … Continued
NOVA’s Office of Employee Wellness and Wellbeing’s (OEWW) customized Monday Campaigns will return in August. Share your OEWW feedback here. We hope we were able to help you use Mondays as a cue to refresh your health goals each week. Before we go, we want to encourage you to take a staycation and take yourself … Continued
Bike to Work Day is Friday, May 17. Join Commuter Connections at more than 100 pit stops in D.C., Maryland and Virginia for this free event and for a fun and healthy way to start your day. The first 16,000 who register and check in at a pit stop will receive a free T-shirt. There … Continued
Join Indigo Eriksen for a really long walk in the woods next year. Mammoth March hosts 20-mile walks around the country, providing food and water along the route. Virginia’s 2025 Mammoth March will take place on Saturday, April 5, 2025 in Pocahontas State Park outside of Richmond. Super early bird registration opened Friday, May 10. … Continued
As we approach Mother’s Day, we pause to honor the nurturing spirit that is associated with this celebration. While this day traditionally celebrates mothers, we recognize that motherhood takes many forms. It is the grandmother who imparts wisdom, the aunt who offers unwavering support and the mentor who guides us. Let us celebrate all the … Continued
Bike to Work Day is Friday, May 17. Join Commuter Connections at more than 100 pit stops in D.C., Maryland and Virginia for this free event and for a fun and healthy way to start your day. The first 16,000 who register and check in at a pit stop will receive a free T-shirt. There … Continued
How can your Virginia State Employee Wellness Program help? The CommonHealth programs and campaigns cover a variety of health topics and are available in a range of formats to meet the needs of different workplaces. Highly skilled wellness consultants provide the latest on stress, sleep, nutrition, exercise and more for faculty/staff meetings, special events, conferences, … Continued
Wellness partner TimelyCare reminds you to prioritize your wellbeing during Mental Health Awareness Month. It’s a busy time of year — between final exams and grades, benefits open enrollment, graduation and other end-of-semester celebrations — but that doesn’t mean your health and wellbeing should be any less of a priority. TimelyCare is available to support … Continued
The Virginia Department of Human Resource Management’s (DHRM) trusted community partner Virginia Credit Union (VACU) is offering the following new account incentives. For a limited time, NOVA employees who open new accounts are eligible to receive: $100 for a checking account* $25 for a savings account* Join in three easy steps! Go to vacu.org/joinus and VACU … Continued
Congratulations on getting to the final days of yet another semester. Faculty are busy finalizing grades; staff are focusing on all the end-of-semester details, while supporting students and other colleagues with their plans for the next semester; and we are all excited to witness another group of NOVA Nighthawks cross that graduation stage! Staying busy … Continued
