Engagement & Wellness

Engagement & Wellness

Engagement & Wellness Updates UCI HR Wellness We will advance a culture of whole-person wellness, which includes physical, mental and financial well-being while focusing on self-care. We will develop, promote and increase awareness and usage of enterprise-wide and local programs and initiatives in a hybrid work environment. 2021 increased focus on awareness and communication New Wellness Listserv - launching April New Wellness Website - central wellness resource for employees Expanded local communication tools Added focus on new employees enterprise-wide https://hr.uci.edu/wellness 2

Engagement & Wellness Updates Engagement All 2020 UCI Service Awards Gifts to be mailed by end of March Employee Appreciation Heartfelt Thanks Campaign: 1182 Submissions - Week of Feb. 14 Employee Appreciation Day - March 5 Appreciation/Recognition Resources Easy Ideas for Celebrating Employee Appreciation Day Resources for How to Celebrate Staff Appreciation Week Wellness Working Well Remotely Webinar Series 7 webinars, Sept 15 - Oct 27, 2020: 1,003 participants 8 webinars, Jan 26 - Mar 16, 2021: 1,021 participants Culinary Medicine Webinar Series: Monthly, 3rd Friday, Feb. - June Fitness & Wellness Series: Monthly, 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, Feb. - May Well-being Services: By appointment 3,500 employees have participated since April 2020 No Cost Back-Up Care for March and April 2021 Beginning RFP for EAP - July 1 UC Moves to replace UC Walks – May 2021 3

Mental Health First Aid Mental Health First Aid Identify. Understand. Respond. UCI Enterprise Virtual Instructor Certification: Mar. 22 – 24 Mental Health First Aid at UCI launching Spring 2021 Coordinated by UCI Faculty & Staff Support Services - Negar Shekarabi UCI Certified instructors to hold full-day certifications courses and 1-hr overviews Targeted department trainings will be available by request Program Goals: Recognize signs, symptoms and risk factors of mental illnesses and addictions Identify multiple types of professional and self-help resources for individuals with a mental illness or addiction Help an individual in distress Decrease stigma of mental health within the UCI community Raise awareness of UCI mental health resources Lower stress, anxiety and depression rates amongst the UCI community 4

HR Ambassador Updates New HR Ambassador Toolkit/Website https://sites.uci.edu/hrambassadors/ 2021 Wellness Ambassador Program Kicked-off Feb. 26 NEW Wellness Ambassador Tools: UCI Workplace Mobility Toolkit 52 Healthy Hints Toolkit Be Kind. Be Well Toolkit Custom Programs by Request Engagement Ambassadors Winter Meeting: Friday, March 19, 10 to 11 am Launch New Employee Appreciation Toolkit 2021-23 Engagement Ambassador recruitment/nominations - Spring HR Ambassador Recognition Email – Late Spring 2021 5

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