HR Work Life and Well-being: February Bulletin
These offerings are open to all employees, spouses and sponsored dependents. Your help sharing them with your teams, networks, and colleagues is greatly appreciated. The more we spread awareness, the more we’re able to support a healthier, more connected campus community.
Check out the Work-Life and Well-being services website resources as well as the full list of upcoming workshops and events on the website calendar.
RSVP and attend the opportunities that interest you. If you are interested in a virtual workshop, but you cannot attend the live workshop, you can RSVP and receive the video recording link after the workshop. Please note that support group meetings are not recorded.
Featured Virtual Workshop - Tues., Feb. 3 at noon Work-life Series - Maintaining work-life harmony for self-care. All are invited. Register here.
New HR resource – Well at UK https://hr.uky.edu/well-uk
Your new UK HR Well at UK portal, powered by Asset Health, is your wellness resource at work and home. It offers you a variety of virtual health and well-being programs and services to UK employees, retirees, spouses and sponsored dependents
Why micro breaks should be normalized in the workplace and five ways to get started
More than 45% of U.S. employees say the majority or all of their stress comes from work, and more than 75% believe work-related stress has negatively affected their mental health. If you’re an HR leader or manager trying to retain talent, that’s a huge concern. Unaddressed stress can quickly lead to employee burnout, departures, and more stress for the team left behind. Read more
Upcoming Workshops and Events
Tuesday, Feb. 3, Noon - 1 p.m. Maintaining work-life harmony for self-care. Register here.
Tuesday, Feb. 10, Noon - 1 p.m. Self-care for busy parents: Finding balance in the chaos. Register here.
Tuesday, Feb. 17, Noon - 1 p.m. What to expect: Kindergarten prep and transition tips. Register here.
Wednesday, Feb. 18, 8:30-9 a.m. Virtual parents "real talk" chat. Register here.
Wednesday, Feb. 18, Noon - 1 p.m. Elder caregivers support group. Register here.
Thursday, Feb. 19, Noon - 1 p.m. Hope and help: Taking control after a dementia diagnosis. Register here.
Tuesday, Feb. 24, Noon - 1 p.m. Tips for choosing a summer camp. Register here.
Wednesday, Feb. 25, 12:15 - 1 p.m. Work-Life campus walking; meet in front of Funkhouser Building. Learn more here.
Thursday, Feb.26, 11 a.m. - 1 pm. 2026 Summer Camps Fair, Gatton Student Center Ballroom C. 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
Crisis in Relief in situations involving faculty and staff (CRISIS): https://staffsenate.uky.edu/crisis
