Image New Caregiver Gatherings Offer Connection and Community Thursday Caregiver Gatherings is a virtual gathering to belong. Family caregivers can share what they are navigating, offer advice, or simply listen. No one needs to have it all figured out. Each person brings real expertise to the group, no matter where they are in their caregiving journey. The group is not a therapy or clinical support group. Instead, it is a casual gathering to talk through the practical, everyday parts of caregiving. Read more
Image [Lo Que Pasa] 'I listen': How Thresa Vaughn shows up for coworkers in crisis Wednesday Thresa Vaughn brings a personal passion to connecting employees with mental health resources, using skills she has developed through training and experience. Read the Article
Image Suicide Prevention - September 2026 Aug. 24, 2026 Chad is a suicide loss survivor and an attempt survivor, and for nearly a decade, he's taught QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer): a training that gives people the words to ask a hard question and connect someone to help. Colleagues across campus have already brought QPR to their departments and classrooms. Find out how to bring a session to yours. Read more
Image Healthy Aging Month: Small Steps, Full Lives Aug. 21, 2026 Maybe it's reaching for your reading glasses without thinking, or catching your breath a little quicker on the stairs. September is Healthy Aging Month, a season to look at what supports well-being at any age: body, mind, spirit, finances, and relationships. Read on for the full picture, plus how to start the aging conversation with someone you love. Read more
Image Protect your pet, protect your budget Aug. 19, 2026 Your dog knows the sound of your keys before you've picked them up, and knows nothing about what an emergency vet visit costs. Your ComPsych benefits include a Nationwide pet insurance discount to help cover the unpredictable stuff, plus year-round access to therapy dogs on campus through Take a PAWS in Your Day. Read more
Image Registration now open for Childcare Choice and more Aug. 3, 2026 Registration opens Aug. 3 for a shortened fall benefit period for Childcare Choice and Backup Care, the last one before both programs move to a calendar year. Get up to $1,000 in reimbursements or 40 hours of subsidized care, then see what changes when the full-year cycle starts Jan. 4, 2027. Read more
Image The University Caregiver: A Different Kind of Back to School July 17, 2026 You're checking on a grandparent between classes. Coordinating a parent's medication from three states away. The one your sibling texts at 2 a.m. Nearly 5 million college students are doing this kind of caregiving, and most never call themselves a caregiver — or tell anyone what they're carrying. HR Life & Work Connections offers free, confidential consultations for students at any stage of the caregiving journey. Read more
Image Time Management: One of the Most Valuable Back-to-School Tools July 17, 2026 Your kindergartner ignores the clock. Your teenager pulls an all-nighter on a project you know about a week ago. Neither means your child can't learn to manage time — it means they're still learning how. This guide breaks it down by age, from picture schedules for preschoolers to helping teens build (and occasionally fumble) their own systems. Read more
Image Lower Your Student Loan Payments with Savi June 18, 2026 Student loan repayment can be complex, and the federal landscape continues to evolve. At the University of Arizona, benefits-eligible employees have access to Savi, a personalized student debt support tool that provides free access to help them understand and navigate their options, no matter where they are in their repayment journey. Read more
Image You Are Not Alone: The Hidden Loneliness of Caregiving and the Power of Connection May 25, 2026 Nearly half of America's 63 million family caregivers report feeling lonely — and the more demanding the role, the deeper the isolation tends to run. Research shows that caregivers with social support experience significantly lower stress than those without it. This article explores why caregiver loneliness is so common, why it's self-reinforcing, and what small steps can help break the cycle. LWC offers one-on-one consultations for employees navigating caregiving at any stage. Read more