BEALEADERINWELL-BEING
Anyonecanbealeaderinpromotingacultureofwell-being.Employeeswhoaregiven opportunitiestoenhancetheirwell-beingarehealthierandhappier,whichleadsto greaterengagementandsatisfactionatwork.
YourWell-BeingMatters
Well-being at the University of Iowa is fostered by an environment that promotes healthy and purposeful living for all campus members.
Contributetothecultureofhealthinyourdepartment:
Encourage faculty/staff to complete the Personal Health Assessment (PHA) PHA supports campus, departmental, and individual well-being Promote the Well-Being Program Guide.
Take time to practice your own self-care Engage in daily movement, mindfulness, and breaks Connect with a liveWELL Health Coach for support with a personalized plan
Start meetings with 5 minutes dedicated to a well-being topic. Explore the Well-Being Resource Library for tools and activities.
Create a wellness committee to provide input to the Wellness Ambassador and departmental leadership.
Dedicate a bulletin board or Microsoft Teams chat to well-being programs and services. Use the Monthly Bulletin Board materials on the Departmental Well-Being Toolbox page.
Promote lifelong learning via trainings, workshops, and professional development opportunities like Well-Being Workshops and opportunities through Learning and Development
Promote workplace flexibility to support time for exercise, work/life needs, family priorities, and other interests that are valued by each individual
Try activities through Recreational Services to support campus movement, like an instructor-led class through Private Group Fitness.
Check in on your mental well-being. Utilize the free and confidential counseling resource through UI Employee Assistance Program.
Notice your colleagues and check in regularly. Participate in QPR training or use R U OK? resources.
Services listed below are free programs to enhance your local culture around well-being.
Well-Being Consultation and Planning Meeting
Work with liveWELL’s staff to incorporate well-being into your department-wide events or meetings
Wellness Ambassadors
Wellness Ambassadors play a vital role in supporting liveWELL’s mission to promote lifestyle improvements that support good health and improved quality of life
Wellness Heroes
Wellness Heroes is a peer-to-peer nomination to recognize faculty and staff members who are practicing healthy behaviors that are inspiring to others in the workplace.
Wellness Grants
Wellness Grants provide funding for departments to promote well-being at the local level
Work Arrangement Resources
Providing various forms of flexibility and autonomy will positively impact retention efforts, work-life fit, workload, staff commitment, productivity and the overall work culture.
Suicide Prevention: Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)
QPR is a suicide-prevention training that teaches people how to recognize the warning signs of suicide, get comfortable asking the question “Are you thinking about suicide?”, and help others get appropriate support
R U OK?
R U OK? can help you spot the signs that someone may be struggling, prepare for a conversation about how they're doing, and provide appropriate referrals and follow up.
Well-Being Workshops
These interactive sessions use activities and group discussion to help employees identify small steps to build healthier habits
Private Group Fitness
Recreational Services offers custom fitness experiences for events. Hire a group exercise instructor to lead a fitness class at one of the University of Iowa locations.
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