[UCRDBR] Faculty and Staff Well-Being Bites

[Departmental Benefits Representatives]

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July 29, 2024
To:
Department Benefits Representatives (DBRs)

From:
Central HR Benefits Office on behalf of the Faculty and Staff Wellness Program
Re:
Faculty and Staff Well-Being Bites

DBRs, please share this information via your internal list serv.   Do not reply to this email.  Please send a separate email with questions to benefits at ucr.edu<mailto:benefits at ucr.edu>.

Below is the list of upcoming wellness events, the link to each event is embedded in the title.
1) ​Managing Remote (or Hybrid) Employees<https://uc.sumtotal.host/rcore/c/pillarRedirect?relyingParty=LM&url=app%2fmanagement%2fLMS_ActDetails.aspx%3fActivityId%3d669606%26UserMode%3d0&domain=14>

Tuesday, August 6th at 11:00am

It’s important that anyone working remotely understands ways to maximize its advantages and yet not be forgotten when looking for career advancement. Working remotely is about maximizing work/life balance. Although the setting may be different, remote employees are expected to work set hours. This workshop is designed to provide you with steps for maximizing productivity, being engaged and recognized, and contributing to the organization remotely.



2) Women's Well-being at Work Virtual Conference<https://www.welcoa.org/womens-well-being-at-work-virtual-conference/>

Wednesday, August 14th at 8:30am-2:00pm

This one-day free virtual conference will cover the health, happiness, and security of women at work, and policies and benefits that industry leaders use to keep women’s health at the forefront. Experts present data and trends while a panel of female leaders across industries come together to react, respond and discuss the practical strategies that have helped them personally.



3) UCR Staff Assembly Virtual Bingo<https://events.ucr.edu/event/ucr_staff_assembly_virtual_bingo_7736>

Friday, August 16th at 12:00pm AND at 6:00pm

Join Staff Assembly for monthly Virtual Bingo! The event will also include participants from UC Berkeley / UCDC / UCPath / UCLA / UCRRA / UCOP / UCSB / UCSF. There will be two virtual sessions: 12 - 1 p.m. and 6 - 7:30 p.m. Bingo typically falls on the third Friday each month. Please register by August 15th by 5 p.m.

4) UCR Botanical Gardens Twilight Tour<https://events.ucr.edu/event/ucrbg-twilight-tour>

Saturday, August 17th at 6:00pm-8:00pm

Join us in the Botanical Gardens in July and August for Twilight Tours. It’s the perfect time to enjoy the Gardens in the cooler evening as the sun is setting and wildlife is beginning to stir. Light refreshments will be served following each tour. Please wear appropriate footwear. $10/member & $15/non-member Visit  gardens.ucr.edu<https://gardens.ucr.edu/>, click PAY ONLINE, select MEMBER EVENTS or NON-MEMBER EVENTS, select July and/or August Twilight Tour. Parking is not included in the price. Valid parking permits required for all on campus parking.



5) Caring for the Caregiver Part 2: Caring for Working Parents<https://compsych.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eEyB8VcSTiS3rGMH5Ydy7g#/registration>

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 10:00am

Parents make up 40% of the workforce in which burnout, stress, and anxiety are prevalent. Mental health concerns are exacerbated when raising children and running a household are factored in. How can working parents find a healthy work/life balance? In part two of this series, ComPsych will share the common work-life challenges, identify organizational benefits of supporting parents in the workplace, and highlight well-being services for supporting working parents.
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