"The Office of Wellbeing" Archive

Updates from HR: COVID-19, parking fees, Data Standard on Names and Gender Markers, workshops and wellbeing

COVID-19 Update Dogwood tree blooming on Hearn Plaza, seen between two Wait Chapel pillars

Yesterday, colleagues received an email from Human Resources with information regarding updates to the PTO policy, the implementation of a PTO leave bank, adjustments to SneezSafe requirements for faculty and staff, and additional direction on redensifying campus.

Parking Fee Waived

Faculty and staff who currently have a vehicle registered for on-campus parking will continue to have their parking fee waived through August 31, 2021.

Hybrid Work Best Practices: Foster Inclusivity

Inclusivity is essential for a successful remote and hybrid work environment. Make sure all participants, remote and on-site, have access to the meeting agenda and resources by attaching them to the calendar invitation and sharing documents prior to the meeting.

Learn more » is.wfu.edu

Weekly Wellbeing Tip: Celebrate and Savor

Typically, we celebrate big milestones and achievements, but what about the small victories along the way? Take some time to acknowledge the big AND small wins, and take note of how you feel.

Learn more » psychologytoday.com

Data Standard on Names and Gender Markers

The Data Standards Working Group is gathering feedback on how our University data systems gather and display information about names and gender markers. Colleagues are encouraged to provide feedback by completing the staff survey or faculty survey.

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Virtual appointments offered for nutrition counseling

This is a guest post from the Office of Wellbeing:

Want to improve eating habits? Nutrition counseling appointments have gone virtual!

If you’re struggling with healthy eating or need help managing your diabetes, high blood pressure, or cholesterol, we can help. Registered Dietitian Christie Hunter will assist you with meeting your personal nutrition goals. She will assess your current intake to make practical goals that will help you become a healthier you. As part of our commitment to your wellbeing, we encourage benefits-enrolled faculty and staff to take advantage of these free, one-on-one consultations. Sessions are one hour long and take place via web meeting.

Additional information is available here.

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Nominations sought for Thrive Dimension Champion Awards

This is a guest post from the Office of Wellbeing:

As a part of the Thrive Initiative, the Office of Wellbeing has opened up nominations for its annual “Thrive Dimension Champion” Awards for faculty and staff for 2018-2019.

Each day, many members of our Wake Forest community demonstrate their commitment to individual and community wellbeing across the eight dimensions: emotional, environmental, financial, intellectual, occupational, physical, social, and spiritual.

“The Office of Wellbeing has the privilege of leading Thrive, Wake Forest University’s comprehensive approach to wellbeing, but the foundation for this initiative is deeply rooted in the scholarship and actions of faculty and staff across this campus. They are the living examples of meaningful, purposeful lives that make the Wake Forest experience,” says Malika Roman Isler, director of wellbeing.

This is an opportunity to nominate a friend or colleague to be recognized for their role in making Wake Forest exceptional.

Thrive Dimension Champions for 2018-2019 will be announced formally at the Thrive Dimension Champion Awards ceremony on April 23, which will include President Nathan Hatch and Vice President Penny Rue. All nominees will receive a Thrive Swag Bag containing Wake Forest and Thrive paraphernalia and a framed Dimension Champion certificate. Winners will additionally receive campus-wide recognition and a Thrive Dimension Champion trophy for display.

A form to nominate someone for the award is available here.

Information about previous winners and the awards is available here.

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