WORKPLACE WELLNESS
DECEMBER HEALTH DAYS
- World AIDS Day – December 1
- Women’s Brain Health Day – December 2
- International Day of Persons With Disabilities – December 3
- National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women – December 6
- Human Rights Day – December 10
- Anti-Bullying Day – December 17
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EMPLOYEE WELLNESS
Vikes Athletics and Recreation and UVic Human Resources collaborated to put together a number of health and wellness programs and classes for UVic employees.
Things to try on campus:
- Take a class at CARSA
- Go to the weight room at CARSA or McKinnon
- Lunch time walk through Mystic Vale
- Swim at McKinnon Pool
Do your part to avoid the flu
Although we enjoyed very low rates of influenza infection during last year’s flu season, it is suggested that last year’s low rates of influenza infection have left us more vulnerable to it this year. That’s because every flu season helps those who catch the flu...
Seasonal affective disorder
As summer ends and we transition into colder months the effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can impact employee performance. Employees dealing with seasonal depression have decreased alertness and difficulty managing tasks. If your workplace has...
4 tips to get back into a routine in September
1. Be present in the present Unless the situation is serious, be thankful for what you have experienced and let it go. Vacations have had their moment but are now a thing of the past. Be grateful but don’t let them occupy so much space in your mind and emotions....
Life transitions
Courtesy of Telus Health Life transitions are periods of transformation in our lives. They often mark the beginning of something new. These changes can be positive: a new job, a big move, or marriage. They can also be more difficult, like the end of a relationship or...
Self-Care Summer
Courtesy of the Mental Health Commission of Canada Self-care should be part of your summer plans. Not just for International Self-Care Day (July 24) or Self-Care Month (June 24 to July 24), but every single day. For July and August, we’re encouraging you to put...
Summer heat safety at work
During the summer months there may be periods where the temperature rises above a comfortable range for work settings. When heat is combined with other factors like physical activity, air temperature, relative humidity, loss of fluids or fatigue, it can make indoor...
Pride Month
June is Pride month, an annual event commemorating the historic Stonewall riots of June 28, 1969. These riots, which were ignited by a raid on a gay club, served as a catalyst for a series of demonstrations and became a pivotal moment in the initiation of the Gay...
A lesson in gratitude
Join us for a free, online seminar on May 18, 2023 to learn about the science behind gratitude and how it can help to increase the meaningful relationships in all areas of your life. The newest research empowers individuals to learn how to incorporate gratitude both...
Managing Chronic Pain
Get educated in this upcoming Continuing Studies course: HPHE324: Cannabinoids in Chronic Pain Chronic pain is the number one reason individuals visit either their primary care physician or require attention at the local emergency room. Unfortunately, numerous...
Learn about Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
The University of Victoria's extended health benefits provider, Pacific Blue Cross, has been named as a winner of Insurance Business Canada’s prestigious 5-Star Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion award. The award recognizes organizations not only for their stellar...
Winter GoByBike Week 2023
February 6-12, 2023 - the perfect opportunity to start incorporating active transportation into your commute, win prizes and connect with other cyclists on campus. Go By Bike Week is a free, tri-annual event run by Capital Bike to encourage active transportation in...
More than Money: Making the Most of Retirement
Get educated about Making the Most of Retirement through this upcoming Continuing Studies course: HPHE281: More Than Money: Making the Most of Retirement Are you ready to retire? Have you prepared for the shift in focus from work to leisure? Do you know what it takes...
Bell Let’s Talk Day is January 25!
On Bell Let’s Talk Day, Bell will donate more towards mental health initiatives in Canada by contributing 5¢ for every applicable text, call, tweet or TikTok video using #BellLetsTalk, social media video view and use of their Facebook frame or Snapchat lens. Bell...
Relaxation tips to beat stress
Stress is unavoidable. We carry stress with us in our bodies, as everyday pressures cause our muscles to tense up. Too much stress can make you physically ill and leave you at greater risk for serious conditions such as heart disease and depression. There are many...
Participate in 5 days of Action
5 Days of Action is a free, week-long event (November 14-18, 2022) aimed at amplifying what the work groups, units and organizations (on- and off-campus) are doing to create a more diverse, inclusive and equitable campus and community throughout the year. Each day of...