NewsCorp Benefits

Summer Support with Bright Horizons
2022-05-19 15:00 - 15:30 (Asia/Karachi) | Virtual
Get all the help you need to make this summer less stressful by learning about your family support benefits. Plan ahead for gaps in care between when school and camp. Turn to Bright Horizons Back-Up CareTM for support. . And with Bright Horizons Enhanced Family SupportsTM, you have access to resources and discounts for summer camp, in-home caregiving and household support, elder care planning, and enrichment programs. And you have access to a free college planning support through Bright Horizons College Coach® which provides you with access to personalized assistance and an on-line interactive learning center.
Date: Thursday, May 19, 2022
Time: 03:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time
Duration: 30 minutes

Bright Horizons: What Working Parents Need to Succeed
2022-05-24 15:00 - 16:00 (Asia/Karachi) | Virtual
What’s on working parents’ minds? We asked, you told us. Tune in as we reveal our annual research from this year’s Bright Horizons Modern Family Index.

Tuesday, May 24, 2022 | 3:00pm ET

Move More in May with ClassPass
2022-05-25 | Virtual
Join us for a live overview of ClassPass and learn how you can take advantage of the subsidized ClassPass fitness and wellness memberships through our partnership with ClassPass Corporate!
Wednesday, May 25th 2022

9:00am GMT
10:30am ET
9:30am HKT

Tobacco Cessation by Aetna Resources for Living
2022-05-25 12:00 - 13:00 (Asia/Karachi) | Virtual
Topic: Tobacco Cessation
Date: Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Time: 12:00 pm, Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00)
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To register for this training session
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Go to https://mylifevalues.webex.com/mylifevalues/k2/j.php?MTID=te0c0523066c71c6da46c4de56cee8b7d and register.
Once you are approved by the host, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the session.

Time for you: Don't be part of the no vacation nation by Aetna RFL
2022-06-02 15:00 - 16:00 (Asia/Karachi) | Virtual
Have you had a vacation recently or made plans to take one in the near future? If the answer is “no,” you’re (sadly) not alone. Too many people don’t make time or take time for themselves. Join this webinar to learn why vacations are not just important, but critical for your:

Physical well-being
Creativity, coping and mental health
Overall ability to be and do your best

6/2 at 3-4 pm ET / 12-1pm PT

[Replay] Co-Workers & Mental Health Issues: How to Help by Health Advocate
2022-06-06 - 2022-06-30 | Virtual
Access the replay here.

Coping with Violence by Aetna RFL
2022-06-09 12:00 - 13:00 (Asia/Karachi) | Virtual
Witnessing or hearing about acts of violence may leave you feeling tough emotions. You may feel angry, scared or numb. This webinar will provide an overview of what trauma is, common symptoms and tips to help with recovery from trauma.
Thursday, June 9 2022 12pm ET / 9am PT Register here

Are we having fun yet? Putting play into everyday
2022-06-09 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Do you feel like all you do is work? Do you want to put more fun into your life? This webinar will review:

Why it’s important to have fun
How to be more spontaneous
Provide you with ideas for individual and family play

6/9 at 3-4 pm ET / 12-1pm PT

ClassPass Overview
2022-06-14 12:00 - 12:30 (Asia/Karachi) | Virtual
June 14, 2022 12pm Local Time | EMEA | U.S.

Electronic Communication: Getting the message right in a digital world by Aetna RFL
2022-06-14 15:00 - 16:00 (Asia/Karachi) | Virtual
We all leave a digital footprint when communicating by email or on social media platforms. What we say and how we say it matters. In this webinar we’ll discuss the helpful tips and etiquette to ensure you are connecting in a way you don’t regret!
6/14 at 3-4 pm ET / 12-1pm PT

Unpacking pain: contributing factors and getting support by Hinge Health
2022-06-15 12:00 - 12:30 (Asia/Karachi) | Virtual
You’re invited to “Unpacking pain: contributing factors and getting support”
Join Hinge Health on June 15 at 12:00 PM EST for this free virtual event about…you. If you struggle with persistent back, knee, neck or other joint pain, you know it can take a toll on your physical and emotional wellbeing. But you can overcome your pain.
We hope to see you there! Click here to save your seat today.

*Eligibility: Employees and dependents 18+ enrolled in an Aetna medical plan through News Corp are eligible. Questions? Email: hello@hingehealth.com Phone: (855) 902-2777.

Success Strategies for Hybrid Workers by Health Advocate
2022-06-16 10:00 - 11:00 (Asia/Karachi) | Virtual
For many, having a split schedule of working from home and going to the worksite is a new, yet positive experience. However, staying connected and collaborating effectively with managers and peers can be challenging, and finding ways to stay productive and avoid burnout is important.
Join us for this webinar to explore strategies to manage the demands of a hybrid schedule while maintaining a healthy work/life balance.

Topics to be covered:

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Strategies for communicating effectively

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Establishing boundaries and a routine

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Balancing personal and professional responsibilities

Thursday, June 16: 10:15am (ET) | 4:15pm (ET)

Bright Horizons Summer Support: Back-Up Care, Virtual Tutoring & Enhanced Family Supports
2022-06-22 12:00 - 13:00 (Asia/Karachi) | Virtual
June 22, 2022 | 12:00 p.m. ET | 9:00 a.m. PT | Live Webinar
Working parents need support to balance the many responsibilities that you face each day.
Your Bright Horizons Back-Up CareTM and Bright Horizons Enhanced Family SupportsTM
benefits can help, every step of the way.
Join our webinar to learn how to:

Find ongoing child care with waitlist priority and waived registration fees
Search for or post listings for sitters, pet care, and housekeeping services
Access discounts on a local placement service for trained, screened nannies
Reserve back-up child or elder care at a nearby center or in home
Take advantage of one-on-one virtual tutoring and enrichment programs for your child

Bright Horizons Summer support; Back-Up Care, Enhanced Family Supports & College Coach
2022-06-23 15:00 - 16:00 (Asia/Karachi) | Virtual
June 23, 2022 | 3:00 p.m. ET | 12:00 p.m. PT | Live Webinar
Working parents need support to balance the many responsibilities that you — and your
family — face each day. Your Bright Horizons Back-Up CareTM, Bright Horizons Enhanced
Family SupportsTM, and Bright Horizons College Coach® benefits can help, every step of the
way.
Join our webinar to learn how to:

Find ongoing child care with waitlist priority and waived registration fees
Search for or post listings for sitters, pet care, and housekeeping services
Access discounts on a local placement service for trained, screened nannies
Reserve back-up child or elder care at a nearby center or in home
Take advantage of exclusive discounts on tutoring, test prep, and enrichment classes
Get expert college admissions guidance to help your student

Raising Resilient Teens by Aetna RFL
2022-06-23 15:00 - 16:00 (Asia/Karachi) | Virtual
Parenting teens comes with its own set of challenges. And as you prepare to launch them into adulthood, you want them to thrive – even when times are tough. This webinar will review:

The importance of resilience
How you can help your child build skills for resilience
Ways to care and cope as a parent

6/23 at 3-4 pm ET / 12-1pm PT

Bright Horizons presents: Teaching Kids About Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
2022-06-28 15:00 - 16:00 (Asia/Karachi) | Virtual
Raising kind humans means encouraging empathy and good citizenship — and it all starts in the early years. Find out how to manage your expectations, boost kindness, and inspire your child to care for their community and environment.
Tuesday, June 28, 2022 03:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time 1 hour

Caregiving: The personal price, challenges and rewards by Aetna RFL
2022-06-28 15:00 - 16:00 (Asia/Karachi) | Virtual
Caring for another person — whether a relative, spouse, partner or friend — can be physically and emotionally draining. However, it can also offer rewards. Join this webinar to learn more about how to manage your caregiving role to achieve better balance and maintain your wellbeing. Learn about:

The stresses of caring for another person
The benefits caregivers can get from their task
How and why caregivers need care too!

6/28 at 3-4 pm ET / 12-1pm PT

Learning for life by Aetna RFL
2022-07-07 15:00 - 16:00 (Asia/Karachi) | Virtual
It’s never too late to learn. Join us for this webinar to:

Identify the benefits of lifelong learning
Understand different kinds of learning
Develop strategies to encourage ongoing learning

7/7 at 3-4 pm ET / 12-1pm PT

Learning the art of small talk
2022-07-12 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Do you find yourself feeling awkward in social settings where making small talk is key? Join this webinar to talk about:

How to begin a conversation
How to continue the conversation
The role of body language
How to control anxiety in social situations

7/12 at 3-4 pm ET / 12-1pm PT

Back-To-School: Setting Our Kids and Families Up For Success by Health Advocate
2022-07-21 10:00 - 10:30 (Asia/Karachi) | Virtual
Registration Links: 10:15 am (ET) | 4:15 pm (ET)

Understanding learning styles by Aetna RFL
2022-07-21 15:00 - 16:00 (Asia/Karachi) | Virtual
You’re learning all the time — even when you’re not thinking about it. Studies show that we all learn differently and it’s important to know which learning style comes most naturally to you. Join this webinar to find out:

The five basic learning styles and their key characteristics
How your style can influence your school experience, career, relationships and other aspects of your life
How understanding your style can help you become a better communicator, more effective learner and more

7/21 at 3-4 pm ET / 12-1pm PT

Financial Worries in the house: What do we tell the kids? By Aetna RFl
2022-07-28 15:00 - 16:00 (Asia/Karachi) | Virtual
We’ll discuss how economic problems can create parenting challenges and what information is OK to share and what is best not. We’ll also give tips on how to have these conversations.
July 28, 2022 3-4pm ET / 12-1pm PT Register here

Empowering Yourself: How You Can be a Catalyst for Change in the Workplace
2022-08-18 10:00 - 10:30 (Asia/Karachi) | Virtual

Depression, Anxiety and Burnout: Moving Toward Hope and Health
2022-09-15 10:15 - 11:00, 2022-09-15 16:15 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
After more than two years of coping with ongoing challenges while in a pandemic environment, it is understandable that feelings of depression, anxiety and burnout have intensified. Those experiencing these conditions are far from alone, but recognizing when we need extra support for our emotional and mental well-being is critical.
Join us for this webinar to understand how to identify and cope with these challenges and how to seek help when needed.

Topics to be covered:

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Repercussions of stress and burnout

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How to find resources and ask for help

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Strategies for effective self-care

Preparing College Applications (12th Grade Students)
2022-09-20 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
The college admissions process is more competitive than ever before. And trying to figure out how to go about that process is likely weighing on your mind, especially since a good application is key to success. This webinar will go over the process in detail and highlight how you can help your student create the best application. You’ll learn:
Common application components and how to tackle each one

Tips for writing an essay with maximum impact while avoiding common mistakes, pitfalls, and tricky topics
How to be proactive with requirements and deadlines for a lower-stress application process
The webinar will run for approximately 60 minutes followed by Q&A.

Jay Bonham has worked in education his whole career. He began his tenure in college admissions at his alma mater, Hamilton College. While at Hamilton, he was responsible for the recruitment, selection and enrollment of all undergraduate students from the New England area, along with students from Maryland, Washington, DC, and Virginia. Besides his recruitment responsibilities, he was also the athletic liaison and managed the school’s transfer admission program. Jay held similar admission responsibilities at Kenyon College. In addition to his work for Hamilton and Kenyon, he read applications for Dartmouth College and Bucknell University, including their College of Arts and Sciences, College of Engineering, and Freeman College of Management. He has a bachelor’s degree in government with a minor in history from Hamilton College, and a masters of public administration from Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs.

Advocacy Strategies And Your Child’s IEP
2022-09-20 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
If your child has an Individualized Education Program (IEP), you might have challenges ahead — gaps in their program, problems with implementation, and more. What can you do to advocate for them?
Join us to learn:

Strategies and tools to help ensure your child’s IEP is followed
How to assess your child’s progress
Ways to approach their school when there’s a problem
How to file complaints or invoke due process procedures

Suggested for: Parents/guardians with children ages 3 – 22
Employer Code: backup1

Get Back to School Support from Brightline
2022-09-22 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
As back to school season approaches, Brightline, News Corp’s behavioral healthcare benefits provider, is here to support parents and caregivers with the tools you need to manage the challenges that come along with back to school. Join us on Thursday, September 22nd, from 12-1 ET to hear from a Brightline pediatric behavioral health expert on transition topics, including managing stress and anxiety, routines and organization social interaction and more.

Managing Screen Time in the Digital World
2022-09-22 12:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Remote school and video chats have made screen time more normal at an early age. Learn how to negotiate screen time for your child, set healthy boundaries, and navigate your increasingly digital life.

I'm sorry for your loss: Ways to console someone who is grieving
2022-09-22 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
I’m sorry for your loss”: Ways to console someone who is grieving Do you feel a bit tongue-tied around someone who is grieving? Many people do. There’s no sure-fire way to solve this issue, but there are some basics to know about helping people who are grieving. Join this webinar for tips on:
• What a grieving person may want – and probably doesn’t want – to hear
• How to interpret another person’s grief reaction
• Ways to feel more at ease around a person who’s experiencing grief
• Commitment to cultivating a better you
• Weeding out the negative
• Being a “better” friend/spouse/parent
• And much more!
