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TIAA has tailored 3 identical webinar sessions to explore after-tax Roth contributions to your retirement.

You'll learn:

• What is the after-tax Roth contribution option
• Why might this option be right for your retirement planning
• How after-tax Roth contributions compare to pretax contributions
• NEW 2026 REQUIREMENTS FOR AFTER-TAX ROTH CATCH-UP CONTRIBUTIONS
• Answers to frequently asked questions

Register now

Sessions are happening

• Tuesday, Nov 18 at 12pm
• Wednesday, Dec 10 at 11am
• Thursday, Jan 22 at 12pm

Faculty/Staff

Talkspace Go is a FREE & CONFIDENTIAL resource available to NMU employees and their families through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), ESI.  

Check out this month’s topics designed to improve your mental health and wellbeing! These live, online group classes are therapist-led, anonymous, and free.

There are new classes every month covering a broad range of topics related to work, family, relationships, and mental health.

Review the classes, decide which you want to take, and register in advance through the Talkspace Go app. Or sign on to the app on the date and time of the classes to join.

• Don’t yet have the app? Download it for free from the Apple App Store or Google Play
• Sign up and create an account
• Enter your organization’s code: ESIEAP
• Once registered, review the calendar, and click the links for the classes that you want to take

See the full class schedule and sign up here.

Additional information on the EAP and Talkspace Go can be found at https://nmu.edu/hr/mental-health-wellness-resources.

Faculty/Staff

NMU's Employee Assistance Program Provider, ESI, is hosting free webinars in December.  

Join your EAP for Mindful Monday Meditation in December! Mindfulness practices have many benefits, including reducing stress, boosting mood, focus, and resilience. These short sessions will help set a positive tone for your week. Participants will be guided through a different practice each week.

December Mindful Mondays:

• Date: Monday, December 1st (12:30-12:45pm ET) - Mindful Monday Meditation
  Register for session: https://medmutual.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TegsnQNMSkK8732HppJuHg
   
• Date: Monday, December 8th (12:30-12:45pm ET) - Mindful Monday Meditation
  Register for session: https://medmutual.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_722tlIxgR6ChwVqBQkCO1Q
   
• Date: Monday, December 15th (12:30-12:45pm ET) - Mindful Monday Meditation
  Register for session: https://medmutual.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iAGAnvqiSxKaGEQPGApVXQ

Faculty/Staff

NMU's Employee Assistance Program Provider, ESI, is hosting free webinars in November.  Please consider attending!

November Sessions:

• Date: Thursday, November 6th, (12:30-1:00pm ET) - Communication Skills to Help Navigate the Holidays
  Description: Family gatherings during the holidays can be stressful for many. Learn how to ask for what you need, set boundaries, and divert intrusive questions for a more enjoyable holiday season.
  Register for session: https://medmutual.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VqWzvCfHSXyGoaYhd2BcXg
   
• Date: Thursday, November 13th, (3:30-4:30pm ET) - Finding Your Sense of Belonging (presented by our partner, Talkspace)
  Description: In this class, your host will help you explore your experiences of belonging and the impact of those. You'll also examine what it means to belong in your current contexts and how you can create connections with people who share your beliefs and values.
  Register for session: https://medmutual.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5hUBssB4SnGAGudOkBJyrA
   
• Date: Thursday, November 20th, (12:30-1:00pm ET) - Carving Out Time for Yourself During the Holidays: Self-Care Tips for Emotional and Physical Well-Being
  Description: Taking time for yourself during the busy holidays can help you recharge and manage stress. Learn practical tips to support yourself in this season. This session will include a guided mindfulness practice.
  Register for session: https://medmutual.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GwpkDVcFSU68KzMJK3ANEw

Faculty/Staff

Your NMU Well-Being Team is hosting a Lunch & Learn, and you're invited!

Who: ALL NMU Faculty & Staff are welcome to attend

When: Thursday, October 30th, from 12pm to 12:50pm

Where: Jamrich 1318

Why: Movement is important to your overall health and wellness.  Come to hear some tips about how to get a bit more movement into your day!

Please bring your lunch, and feel free to use this time to eat as you learn.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Faculty/Staff

The 403(b) retirement plan performance report for the 2nd quarter of 2025 is now available for viewing. The report includes industry updates, market commentary and review, plan investment review, and fund fact sheets for the 403(b) retirement plan (TIAA).  The Oversight Committee meets quarterly to review this information.  The meeting agenda and meeting minutes are also available for viewing.  Please visit MyNMU, click on My Employee Benefits tile, and click on Retirement Performance.

Faculty/Staff

Upcoming Webinar Hello Heart, Goodbye Stress: Take Control of Your Heart Health
It’s normal to feel stressed now and then, but chronic stress can significantly increase your risk of heart disease.  That’s why Hello Heart is inviting you to join our webinar on managing stress for better heart health. Hear from experts about the link between stress and the heart and get practical tips to help you improve your well-being.

Date: October 23, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM EST
Click here to RSVP

You do not need to be a Hello Heart user or even on NMU's benefits to be able to attend.  All are welcome. 

Faculty/Staff

Talkspace Go is a FREE & CONFIDENTIAL resource available to NMU employees and their families through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), ESI.  

Check out this month’s topics designed to improve your mental health and wellbeing! These live, online group classes are therapist-led, anonymous and free.

There are new classes every month covering a broad range of topics related to work, family, relationships, and mental health.

Simply review the classes, decide which you may want to take, and register for the classes in advance through the Talkspace Go app. Or simply sign on to the app on the date and time of the classes to join.

• Don’t yet have the app? Download it for free from the Apple App store or Google Play
• Sign up and create an account
• Enter your organization’s code: ESIEAP
• Once registered, review the calendar, and click the links for the classes that you want to take

October Classes

• Addressing Burnout
• Calming Kid Anxiety
• Fighting Fair
• Addressing Feelings of Guilt
• Parenting Together
• Coping with Loneliness
• AND MORE!

See the full class schedule and sign up using the QR code here

Additional information on the EAP and Talkspace Go can be found at https://nmu.edu/hr/mental-health-wellness-resources.

Faculty/Staff

You're invited to a 30-minute Zoom session on Wednesday, September 24th at 3:30pm hosted by NMU's Employee Assistance Program - ESI.

An ESI Account Manager will be presenting the many free and confidential benefits available to you and your household dependents.

As a reminder, NMU provides this EAP benefit to all benefits-eligible employees; no enrollment needed.  EAP services are free and confidential.

Please register for this session in advance at: https://medmutual.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mQ46imeJQomQHIDgXoSGqw

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the presentation.  

We hope to see you there!

Faculty/Staff

The 4th quarter issue of the Personal Best/Hope Health Newsletter has arrived.  Please take a moment for yourself to read and enjoy this issue, and remember to share it with your family members!  Of interest in this issue:  

• Salty Facts
• Psychological First Aid
• Screen Time Linked to Vision Changes in Kids
• And More!

You may also find this issue and previous months on the HR mental health and wellness resources site.  Be sure to scroll all the way down the page to the Additional Resources section. While you’re on the site, check out the wide range of wellbeing resources available to you!