A site to house links to external sites providing information on health and well being.
The Healthy Workplace Committee is committed to creating a healthy, safe, and supportive work environment for our campus, especially in this new world of working remotely. Through combined partnerships across our University, we have established a network of connections to provide employees with resources to help maintain that healthy workplace environment while some of us work in the “new normal” of the home office.
In September 2010, Bell Let’s Talk began a new conversation about Canada’s mental health. At that time, most people were not talking about mental illness. But the numbers spoke volumes about the urgent need for action. Millions of Canadians, including leading personalities, engaged in an open discussion about mental illness, offering new ideas and hope for those who struggle, with numbers growing every year.
In our latest blog we share information on smoking cessation workshops that are available to Region of Waterloo residents.
To complement these workshops, did you know that our Employee Assistance Program (EFAP) also provides a complimentary smoking cessation coaching program through Life Smart Coaching Services. This program is available to employees of the University of Waterloo.
On September 21st we celebrate National Gratitude Day.
Expressing gratitude means so much to most of us. Below is a list of 10 simple low- or no-cost ideas for showing gratitude in the workplace. Remember It’s important to find out how individuals like to be recognized – privately or publicly? Once you know this, you can tailor your appreciation.
Did you know, April is Be a Donor Month?
Just alone in Ontario, there are over 1,500 people in need of an organ transplant. Let’s take this opportunity to learn more about how we can become an organ and tissue donor for someone in need or how we can help spread the word to encourage Ontarians to donate. Click here for more information.
