DepartmentalWell-BeingChecklist BEALEADERINWELL-BEING
Anyonecanbealeaderinpromotingacultureofwell-being.Employeeswhoaregiven opportunitiestoenhancetheirwell-beingarehealthierandhappier,whichleadstogreater engagementandsatisfactionatwork.
YourWell-BeingMatters
Well-being at the University of Iowa is fostered by an environment that promotes healthy and purposeful living for all campus members.
Contributetothecultureofhealthinyourdepartmentby:
Taketimetopracticeyourownself-care.Engageindailymovement,mindfulness,andbreaks.Usea centeringactivitylikedeepbreathing.ConnectwithaliveWELLHealthCoachforsupportwitha personalizedplan
Encouragefaculty/stafftocompletethePersonalHealthAssessment(PHA)PHAsupportscampus, departmental,andindividualwell-beingPromotetheFacultyandStaffWell-BeingResourceGuide
Addwell-beingtopicsoractivitiestostaffmeetingagendas.Forexample,usetheWell-BeingToolkitfor waystoinfusegratitudeintotheworkplace
Scheduleactivemeetings,inclusiveofallabilitiesTryFit2Goforinstructor-ledoptions
DedicateabulletinboardorMicrosoftTeamschattowellnesstips.UsetheMonthlyBulletinBoard materialsontheDepartmentalWell-BeingToolboxpage
Promotelifelonglearningviatrainings,workshops,andprofessionaldevelopmentopportunitieslike liveWELLWorkshopsandopportunitiesthroughLearningandDevelopment.
CreateawellnesscommitteetoprovideinputtotheWellnessAmbassadoranddepartmentalleadership
Promoteworkplaceflexibilitytosupporttimeforexercise,work/lifeneeds,familypriorities,andother intereststhatarevaluedbyeachindividual.
Besupportiveofothers’psychologicalandmentalhealthconcernsbyparticipatinginQPRTraining. Offerhealthyfoodoptionswhencatering.ExploretheWell-BeingResourceLibrary.
Organizations that have a culture of well-being value the whole person 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
Identify 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
Nominate 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
Explore 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
Wellness Grants
Annual Wellness Grants provide funding for departments to promote well-being at the local level
Confidential Counseling
UI EAP is a free and confidential counseling resource to support UI Faculty and Staff and their dependents in navigating change Counseling available at UIHC, USB, or virtually
Health Coach Support and Workshops
Take time to care for you with a wellness check-in Accomplish your health and wellness goals with the help of a Health Coach to provide support, resources, and accountability Health Coach sessions are available in groups, at your worksite, at liveWELL offices, or virtually
Fit to Go
Recreational Services offers custom finess experiences for events Hire a group exercise instructor to lead a fitness class at one of the University of Iowa locations
Suicide Prevention: Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) is a suicide-prevention training designed to educate people how to recognize the warning signs of suicide. QPR training helps people get comfortable asking the question "Are you thinking about suicide?" and then helping others get appropriate help
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