Wellbeing Wednesdays by LifeWorks Wellbeing Wednesdays were developed by Salika Peucelle, as digital mental health program to take care of your mental physical, social, and financial wellbeing during this difficult time. Wellbeing Wednesdays are weekly Facebook live...

Ergonomic Tips for Working at Home Many of us likely do not have the same workstation setup at home that is available in our typical offices. It is important to set up your workstation as best you can to prevent injury regardless of where you might work. Main tips for...

Do you have a fear of news? The news can be stress-inducing, but when events are particularly worrying, many of us have difficulty coping. The constant flow of information can cause a new mental health issue: headline stress disorder. Understanding Headline Stress...

WellCan Wellness App Well-being resources for Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic presents complex and unprecedented challenges, impacting all parts of Canadian life: how we socialize, how we work, how we get our essentials, and how we...

During National Medical Laboratory Week from April 26 - May 2, let’s take a moment to learn more and appreciate the Canadians working as medical laboratory professionals! Medical laboratory professionals are part of your health care team. They work behind the scenes,...

How To Be Active and Stay Fit at Home You don’t need to leave the house to stay fit. There are things you can do to stay healthy and incorporate fitness into your home life. Here are some ideas to get you started! Make a space at home.  If you do not have a lot...

Stay Healthy While Working From Home Join the Healthy @ Home challenge from April 13 - April 17!  The health of Canadians is our priority. We understand how critically important it is to contain coronavirus disease, or COVID-19, because the people we represent...

Starling Minds Launches Free Access to Digital Mental Health Program to combat COVID-19 Stress & Anxiety Starling Minds, a leading digital mental health platform, has announced the launch of a free, confidential digital mental health program to help combat stress,...

Tips for staying healthy The current precautions for COVID-19 are the same as for influenza (the flu) and other common respiratory infections. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed...

This Sunday, March 8 is International Women's Day, a global day of recognition celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women and girls, and raising awareness of the work left to be done. In Canada, International Women’s Day is an...

Financial Wellness Week - March 16-20 These seminars are for all regular faculty and staff wherever you are in your career path, to help you improve your financial roadmap and achieve your financial goals. A few courses are listed below, but they are filling...

Bullying is a major problem in our schools, workplaces, homes, and online. Over the month of February, and throughout the year, CKNW Kids' Fund's Pink Shirt Day aims to raise awareness of these issues, as well as raise funds to support programs that foster children’s...

Staff TRX/Spin Date: February 13th – March 5th(Thursday’s) Time: 12:00pm - 12:45pm Location: CARSA Facility Cost: $29 Description:  Looking for a total-body workout that provides great cardio and plenty of core strength training? Look no further than TRX/Spin...

Dry January started in 2014 as a public health campaign encouraging people to give up alcohol for the month of January. With the popularity of Dry January increasing annually, it brings to mind a recent article from CBC News featuring UVic's own Adam Sherk, a...