Boost your well-being: Explore resources & upcoming webinars
The summer semester is officially here, bringing with it opportunities to boost your well-being. In collaboration with our UF partners, we’ve put together a series of webinars covering office ergonomics, meal prepping, disaster preparedness and more. Employees can also take advantage of free wellness apps and on-demand resources.
Explore available resources and sign up for upcoming webinars!
Office Ergonomics Workshop | June 9, noon
Hosted by UFHR Communications and Worklife and EH&S
Establishing good office ergonomics can help enhance the quality of our work while maintaining our well-being. Join Environmental Health and Safety Ergonomics Coordinator Julie Ramsey to learn how to create a comfortable workstation to boost well-being and productivity.
An Overview of FMLA and Parental Leave | June 16, noon
Hosted by UFHR Communications and Worklife and UFHR Benefits
Join UFHR Benefits to learn about the Family and Medical Leave Act and parental leave at the University of Florida. Understand the processes associated with each leave, who qualifies and when, and who to contact for assistance.
Meal Prepping 101 | June 18, noon
Hosted by UFHR Communications and Worklife and GatorCare
Learn to prepare tasty, nutritious meals in advance so that you can have healthy options on hand throughout your week. Tune in for this practical workshop that will empower you with tools to improve your overall health, save time and money, and reduce stress in your daily life.
Disaster Preparedness — Before the Storm | June 23, noon
Hosted by UFHR Communications and Worklife and UF/IFAS
Join UF/IFAS Family and Consumer Sciences Faculty Agent Nelly Nelson for an informative webinar that will guide you through the essential steps to take before a hurricane. Learn how to create an emergency plan, gather supplies and stay informed about weather updates.
Disaster Preparedness — After the Storm | June 24, noon
Hosted by UFHR Communications and Worklife and UF/IFAS
Join UF/IFAS Family and Consumer Sciences Faculty Agent Nelly Nelson as she goes over the steps to take after a storm, including assessing damages, contacting emergency services and beginning the recovery process.
Personal and Work Preparedness – Being a UF Hurricane Pro | June 26, noon
Hosted by UFHR Communications and Worklife and UF Department of Emergency Management
Join the UF Department of Emergency Management to learn about personal, family and workplace preparedness. Get a behind-the-scenes peek of how UF prepares for hurricane season, learn how to create an emergency plan and stay informed during a storm.
Deskercise | June 29, noon
Hosted by UFHR Communications and Worklife and GatorCare
Feeling tied to your desk lately? You’re not alone. Many American workers have desk jobs and are sedentary for 6 to 8 hours a day. In this presentation, you will learn fun and easy ways to build activity into your workday– often without even leaving your desk! Tune in to this interactive presentation that includes light, optional movement to keep you energized.
Home Energy and Water Efficiency Workshops | July 14 and 16 at noon
Hosted by UFHR Communications and Worklife and UF/IFAS
Join UF/IFAS Family and Consumer Sciences Faculty Agent Nelly Nelson for a two-part series on home energy and water efficiency.
- Energy Efficiency | July 14 at noon
In this workshop, Nelson will provide strategies to help reduce your utility bills and energy consumption.
Watch on YouTube - Investing in Your Home | July 16 at noon
In this workshop, Nelson will discuss home upgrades and purchases to make your home energy efficient.
Register for this webinar
Sign up for a wellness app
A limited number of subscriptions to Calm Health and to Weight Watchers remain available to UF faculty and staff, with sign-up offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Choose between Calm Health or Weight Watchers to select the app that best meets your needs and wellness goals. One-year subscriptions are available for the first 5,000 faculty and staff who sign up for Calm Health and six-month subscriptions for the first 800 faculty and staff who sign up for Weight Watchers.
Visit the Worklife at UF website to sign up for an app.
Explore more wellness resources
Discover more opportunities and take the next step in advancing your well-being by visiting the Worklife at UF website!
Visit the Employee Wellness Series and the Financial Literacy Series for on-demand workshops covering nutrition, healthy aging, budgeting, retirement and more.
The Get Healthy page also provides a breakdown of wellness resources offered by various campus partners.