Health Productivity Improved Well-Being; Improved Performance 2016 Annual Report The Health and Productivity unit within University Human Resources is focused on the talent, well-being and engagement of campus community members.
Family Services Offers assistance to faculty, staff and students to allow them to succeed in their professional, academic and personal lives by offering services that include: • child care • elder care • flexible work arrangements • new parent resources • on-campus lactation rooms
UI Employee Assistance Program Provides confidential support, brief therapy and resources for: • sleep • job stress • mood problems • family relationships • campus support following critical incidents
UI Wellness Provides programs focused on individual health improvement including: • nutrition • physical activity • weight management • stress management • tobacco cessation
Health and Productivity is a unit of University Human Resources
Work-Life Integration Family Services supports UI families through a combination of internal programs and community collaborations, including: • Child Care Subsidy for student families — 175 families served
When surveyed: • 96% agreed that their academic performance improved while using the program • 98% agreed that the program improved their satisfaction with the UI experience
Because of the child care subsidy I received, I was able to stay in school and work while making sure my three children had safe and high-quality care. I will be eternally grateful to U of I for allowing me the opportunity to receive my higher education degree while caring for my children. Thank you!
– Student Parent
Flexible Work Arrangements • 302 documented Flexible Work Arrangements (FWA) in FY16 FWA have been shown to have a positive impact on several aspects of employee excellence including: • Employee intent to stay with an organization • Quality of work • Quality of personal/family life • Morale/job satisfaction/engagement • Health and Wellness
There are over 49 on-campus lactation rooms for new mothers
Spring Break Camps serve children of UI Families
Emotional Well-being The UI Employee Assistance Program (UI EAP) focuses on providing services that will not only improve the emotional health and well-being of our campus community but will also potentially reduce the occurrence of problems that impact our emotional health. In addition to the services already provided to address stress, work-life balance, relationships and substance abuse, the EAP also provides a focus on the impact of sleep on one’s overall health and well-being.
SHUTi Sleep Program Research now confirms that sleep plays a very important part in managing our mood and health. Sleep also affects our work, and the lack of sleep poses not only organization risk but also organization costs associated with lost productivity, increased medical costs and absenteeism. SHUTi (Sleep Healthy Using the Internet) is a free, evidence-based treatment option for those struggling with sleep. The program has been well-received and is resulting in significant improvements in sleep for the 97 UI participants tracked below.
Pre-SHUTi Post-SHUTi
Other Outcomes
99%
Had Insomnia
62% No Insomnia
I cannot over-emphasize how helpful the program has been. I still have the best sleep I have ever had months after finishing the program. I recommend it to so many people!
– A resident physician participant in SHUTi 49% decrease in Sleep Onset Latency (time to fall asleep) 69% decrease in Wake After Sleep Onset (time awake at night) 12% improvement in Sleep Efficiency (% of time asleep/total time in bed) Over $117,000 estimated cost savings for UI based on clinically significant change in insomnia severity.
Supporting Campus Change Resilience can be defined as the ability to effectively respond to challenges and move forward in a positive way.
Building Resilience Workshops and Videos 6 Group Health Coaching series focused on resilience. Attendees learn about the science of happiness and positive psychology with informative video clips from current researchers and activities to define strategies for workplace resilience. 30 on-site workshops to various University work groups including three webinars for remote staff with Child Health Specialty Clinics. Nearly 3,000 video views. Most popular: “Energizing with Desk Yoga,” “What is Self-Care?” and “Coping, Problem Solving, and Communication.” >> For more information on workshops and videos, visit hr.uiowa.edu/livewell/resilience
Resilience in Action 12 Academic Advisors from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences came together in June 2016 to meet with a Health Coach for four sessions focused on resilience. “This group was impressive as they delved into the topic of resilience as it applied to them personally and professionally. They were eager to discover new techniques for managing stress; they shared ideas and worked together to come up with solutions.”
“The resiliency group reminded me of all the different avenues to lean on during the times that I am overwhelmed, frustrated, or feel myself starting to get negative. I have great colleagues for support but the gentle reminder that I can change my mind and attitude and using quotes, music, and self-talk to take control is not only healthy for me, but is setting a great example for the hundreds of students I serve on this campus.”
– Denise Barnard, Senior Academic Advisor in Sociology and Wellness Ambassador
– Carla Melby, Health Coach CLAS Resilience Health Coaching Group
The Resilient Leader Now more than ever, leadership requires more complex and adaptive thinking to deal with often volatile and unpredictable organizational changes. Managing people is no longer enough, and leaders are critical pieces to a successful and resilient organization. In early 2016, content specific to Resilient Leadership was developed and includes a 90-minute on-site workshop and a four-minute video. Since launching, this information has been delivered to about 120 leaders in these various formats with more scheduled for the remainder of the year.
When polled:
86% indicated that their ability to effectively respond to challenges and move forward in a positive way has increased. 89% received ideas for sustaining personal resilience
The Resilient Leader was an outstanding presentation (and really great presenter). The presentation made me think about being a better, happier person, manager, and worker. Thanks a bunch! – UI Staff Supervisor
Key Measures of Success Health & Productivity • July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016
21,000+ with 13,071 participants in programs & services
unique faculty/staff members served
Cost Savings 91k $117k $
Use of internal vs. external EAP providers Reducing employee insomnia
1M $2.6M $
Providing preventative flu vaccines for 12,384 employees Cost savings and avoidance based on absenteeism/health risk analysis
• Tobacco-Free Campus Policy implemented • C. Everett Koop National Health Award • Best Practices for Parental Leave website launched
1216
981
Employee Assistance Program counseling sessions
156 trained in suicide prevention
Individuals receiving in-person resilience-related training
95%
228
Participants report being satisfied with programs received
UI Teams participating in Live Healthy Iowa Challenge
Health & Productivity is a unit of University Human Resources
Questions? Contact Us.
Family Services
UI Employee Assistance Program
UI Wellness
319-335-1371 familyservices@uiowa.edu
319-335-2085 eaphelp@uiowa.edu
319-353-2973 livewell@uiowa.edu