August - September 2025 Work-Life Opportunities

As we continue to enjoy these last days of summer, we are reminded of the joys and opportunities that the sun brings to our lives such as beach and park visits, cookouts, family and friends’ gatherings, outdoor concerts and fairs, nature hikes and so much more. You still have time to get out and enjoy.

We know the start of a new academic year can bring about a lot of emotions, planning, stress and activities. Remember the STAR approach to worry, stress and recentering. S-Stop, T-Take a breath, A-and, R-Relax.

In 2025-26, Work-Life and Well-Being will offer many virtual and some in-person programming to meet our Uk employees where they are and to support them on their journey. Remember to prioritize “you” through the way you spend your time and what you add to your calendar.

Work-Life has an exciting fall 2025 schedule of virtual and in-person workshops and activities to support our employees and retirees. Please pass this along to your team and encourage them to prioritize their work-life management and well-being. RSVP and attend. Keep in mind that you can RSVP to receive the follow-up email after the virtual workshop even if you cannot attend the live workshop.

Check out our online events calendar for details about upcoming 2025-26 workshops and events.

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Upcoming events

• Tuesday, Aug. 12, noon - 1 p.m. Family Medical Leave Basics: Parental and Elder Care leave. Register here.
• Wednesday, Aug. 20, 8:30-9 a.m. Working Parents "real talk" virtual chat. Register here.
• Wednesday, Aug. 20, noon - 1p.m. Elder caregivers support group. Register here.
• Wednesday, Aug. 27, 12:10 - 1 p.m. Monthly campus walking. Learn more here.
• Wednesday, Sept. 3, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. UK parent resource fair. Register here.
• Thursday, Sept. 4, noon - 1 p.m. Cultivating workplace environments that support all employees. Register here.
• Tuesday, Sept. 9, noon - 1 p.m. Gentle parenting: Reimagine discipline and guidance. Register here.
• Wednesday, Sept. 10, noon - 1 p.m. Physical vs. Emotional Hoarding: Same Movie, Different Formats. Register here.
• Wednesday, Sept. 17, 8:30-9 a.m. Working Parents "real talk" virtual chat. Register here.
• Wednesday, Sept. 17, noon - 1 p.m. Elder caregivers support group. Register here.
• Friday, Sept. 19, noon - 1 p.m. Parents’ connection: Virtual speed friending. Register here.
• Tuesday, Sept. 23, noon - 1 p.m. UK flexible spending accounts overview: Dependent and healthcare options. Register here.
• Wednesday, Sept. 24, 12:10 - 1 p.m. Monthly campus walking. Learn more here. 
  Friday, Sept. 26, noon - 1 p.m. Decluttering: Where do we begin? Register here. 

FYI reminders and helpful links

• Calendar of all upcoming workshops and events: https://hr.uky.edu/calendar
• Work-Life and Well-being website: https://hr.uky.edu/work-life-and-well-being
• UK Employees Discounts website listing:https://hr.uky.edu/benefits/more-great-benefits/employee-discount-program
• Working Parents website resources: https://hr.uky.edu/work-life-and-well-being/working-parents
• Elder Care resources: https://hr.uky.edu/work-life-and-well-being/elder-care
• Join the UK Working Parents Network: https://hr.uky.edu/work-life-and-well-being/working-parents/working-parents-network