Category: Worklife

Gator Eats: Chomp the holidays

two hands in oven mitts pulling a Dutch oven from a kitchen oven.

The holidays are almost here, bringing with them delicious, comforting food. Whether you cherish time-honored family recipes or enjoy experimenting with new culinary creations, we’d love to see what’s cooking in your kitchen!

Share your best holiday recipes for a chance to win a prize from one of our GatorPerks sponsors. We’ll feature submitted recipes in a holiday e-cookbook, which will be made available before the December holidays.

Benefits open enrollment ends Oct. 30

Open enrollment is your opportunity to add, change or remove benefits enrollment elections for the next plan year.

Register for an upcoming retirement webinar

Did you know October is National Retirement Month? Visit the Financial Literacy Workshop Series webpage to explore upcoming webinars.

Cyberween cybersecurity challenge

Compete in an online, Halloween-themed game to increase awareness of common social engineering tactics and best practices for cybersafety.

Snack-sized exercise: Small bursts, big impact

Short bursts of movement, sometimes called “exercise snacks,” offer a practical way to increase your daily movement.

Navigating grief after a loved one’s passing

A person looking off into the distance with their head resting on their hands

Join EAP Therapist Allison Rider-Gonzalez on Nov. 3 at noon for a conversation on the experience of grief in the context of death.

Pumpkin spice and everything nice

A pumpkin spice beverage with cinnamon sticks, jarred spices, mini pumpkins and other decorative elements

Pumpkins are packed with nutrients, vitamins and minerals. Read GatorCare’s latest Food for Thought article to discover ways to get your fill this fall.

Explore upcoming holiday webinars to help you stay on track

A person bringing food to a table of other people, with holiday decor in the background

The holiday season is just around the corner! And while it is a great time to connect with loved ones, create lasting memories and enjoy delicious food, the hustle and bustle can make it difficult to stay on track.

From green cleaning and healthy hosting to end-of-year finances, goal setting and more, our upcoming lineup will help you plan a more productive and enjoyable holiday season.

Emotional support from a partner can help mitigate financial stress

Two people hugging, one seen smiling over the others shoulder

Providing emotional support – rather than trying to solve the problems at hand – can reduce how much financial stress spills over into the relationship dynamic.

Friends of the Library fall book sale

Friends of the Library, an independent and all-volunteer organization, is hosting its fall book sale Oct. 24–28.