"A healthy work environment and culture is crucial to the success of both the organization and its employees. A healthy workplace weighs the merits of a range of considerations including mental and emotional qualities as well as safe and nurturing environments for all employee types."
Looking for a bit of inspiration to get some spring cleaning done? Participate in this April Spring Cleaning Challenge to help organize your home and work space.
Use a check mark to indicate you have completed the activity each day of the month.
Submit your completed calendar with your name and email to wellnessatwork@uoguelph.ca or drop-off the hard copy in Human Resources with attention to Sarah Joosse.
Everyone who completes the tasks on the calendar will be entered into a draw for a prize! Please send your completed calendars on April 30, 2019.
Between April 8th - 29th, 2019 complete your Walk in the Park Sculpture Activity Sheet for a chance to win some great prizes from the Art Gallery of Guelph. First place is a complimentary one-year family membership to the Art Gallery of Guelph!
Take a walk through the sculpture park and identify the sculptures using the attached worksheet.
Submit your completed activity sheet by April 29th to wellnessatwork@uoguelph.ca or drop-off in Human Resources with attention to Sarah Joosse.
Is your unmanageable inbox causing you stress? You’re not alone. A Carleton University study of knowledge workers found that email consumed a third of their job time.
Learning about tools to manage email is one way to help reduce this workload. You might be surprised at what Outlook can do for you.
Do you know an employee who has embodied the values of Wellness@Work and helped to create a healthier workplace at U of G?
Nominate them for the Wellness, Health and Safety Award by May 1, 2019.
We are currently seeking nominations for this year’s President's Awards for Exemplary Staff Service.
An employee’s perspective on how to balance nutrition with a busy lifestyle!
Employees who are eligible for the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), have access to Homewood Health’s Nutritional and Life Coaching Program. Many people are unaware of this great service and unsure what it actually involves. I sat down with one U of G employee who has been using this program to learn more about her experience.
Q: What is the Employee Nutritional Coaching Program?
Wellness@Work is celebrating Nutrition Month throughout March.
Do you have a favourite healthy breakfast, main dish/entrée, or dessert recipe that you want to share?
The Wellness@Work Programming Committee is encouraging all employees to submit a healthy recipe for a chance to win one of three prizes, including:
Canada's new Food Guide encourages us all to:
Browse through a variety of food guide resources that are now available, including:
Working out is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. It is also important to consider carbohydrates, proteins and fluids and how each can help enhance your workout.
Carbohydrates help to prevent fatigue while exercising by providing you the energy for your muscles and your brain. About 1-4 hours before you exercise try to include carbohydrate rich foods such as whole grain bread, pasta, fruits such as bananas and apples, or starchy vegetables such as potatoes. Some examples of good pre-exercise snacks are:
Antioxidants at a Glance