Discover Opportunities for Your Work-life and Well-being
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 17, 2021) — Whether at home or in the workplace, well-being is a top priority. University of Kentucky Human Resources provides employees with access to well-being expertise, along with dedicated, ongoing efforts to help employees thrive. Work-life and well-being tools and programs offer diverse opportunities for connection and growth, both personally and professionally.
Employees can reach out to a therapist for five free counseling sessions per fiscal year. These sessions can be used by themselves or their sponsored dependents. Additionally, licensed and certified Work+Life Connections therapists will be hosting mental health programs throughout the fall. Events include the mindful self-compassion series, weekly mingles and roundtable discussions about important mental health topics.
At no cost, employees can schedule a consultation for guidance on any financial question, big or small. Opportunities are available for employees who wish to learn more about finance, boost their savings or talk to an expert. Financial webinars are regularly offered by TIAA and Fidelity.
Our certified health coaches are here to support you. They won’t tell you what you should do — they will ask you what you want to achieve, then supply you with tools, strategies and encouragement to help you reach your short- or long-term goals. Employees can consult with a health coach, get assistance with tobacco cessation and learn about improving their sleep habits. Weekly meditation events offer an additional opportunity to de-stress, relax and re-energize.
Experienced dietitians work with you to find nutritional strategies that meet your needs. Through a free EatWell membership, employees can meet with our registered dietitians to help optimize their health through nutrition. The 10-week intuitive eating series provides the opportunity to have a more relaxed, enjoyable relationship with food. And if you are trying to add more vegetables to your diet, you can sign up for our Plant-based Plate series.
Exercise specialists, group classes and dedicated fitness centers can help employees achieve their individual fitness goals. Employees can consult with an exercise specialist in-person or online and explore our three fitness membership options. You can participate with other staff and faculty in a virtual 5K this fall.
If you are working a hybrid or remote work schedule, it’s important to understand strategies for success. This fall, UK HR Work-Life will host virtual workshops to share tips on keeping up with an effective routine, communicating effectively and managing work-life boundaries.
Parenting From new or expectant parents to seasoned parents, we can all use help navigating through parenthood and learning the ropes. Fall events include monthly virtual parenting workshops and in-person walk-and-talk meetups outside on campus. Parents have an opportunity to connect regularly via the UK Working Parents Facebook page and Microsoft Teams group. UK HR Work-Life can also assist with questions related to parenting resources, including breastfeeding and lactation resources.
Our elder care specialist is here to support employees who are offering any type of care for an older loved one. Upcoming events include monthly presentations by elder care experts, monthly support group meetings and the annual UK Senior Caregiving Conference with dementia-care expert Teepa Snow.
Stay connected
Employees can register to attend free work-life and well-being events here. For additional questions, please reach out to UK Human Resources:
Work-Life: worklife@uky.edu
Health and Wellness: healthandwellness@uky.edu
Benefits: benefits@email.uky.edu
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In 2022, UK was ranked by Forbes as one of the “Best Employers for New Grads” and named a “Diversity Champion” by INSIGHT into Diversity, a testament to our commitment to advance Kentucky and create a community of belonging for everyone. While our mission looks different in many ways than it did in 1865, the vision of service to our Commonwealth and the world remains the same. We are the University for Kentucky.