Occupational Wellness
Our day-to-day work provides personal fulfillment that maximizes our talents. Find resources here to support you in your workplace and to help you achieve your professional goals.
General Resources
UF & UF HEALTH EMPLOYEES
Office Ergonomics
Prolonged exposure to ergonomic risk factors can cause damage to a worker’s body and lead to musculoskeletal disorders. View the Environmental Health and Safety page to request an evaluation of your workspace.
uf & uf Health Employees
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Free confidential visits for employees and dependents for assessment, counseling and referral from licensed counselors.
Wellness Through the Week
Take a look through this guide to help you manage stress, increase productivity and build team morale throughout your week. Learn how to make small steps towards wellness during your busy work week.
Campus Walking Maps
Getting outside and taking a walk can positively impact your health while making you more productive at work. Take a quick 6-minute break or a full on 30-minute walk with our UF and UF Health campus walking maps. Not on campus? Check out our off – campus walking maps.
Workshops and Presentations
GatorCare has several workshops related to emotional wellness: Beyond the Stress Ball, Happiness Hacks, Digital Detox, Shaping Your Next Normal, and Work-Life Alignment. Sign up your office for a live workshop, or watch one of our recorded wellness presentations on your own time.
Free Lunchtime Zoom Fitness Classes
Did you know that it only takes 15 minutes of movement each day to improve your health? Check out our free, 15-minute lunch break classes, available to any UF or UF Health Employee. All fitness levels are welcome and no equipment is needed.
UF Health Employee Resources
Tuition Reimbursement
Did you know that as a UF Health employee, both undergraduate and graduate courses can be reimbursed? Continue your professional growth and continuous learning today!
Faculty & Staff Development
Faculty and staff educational resources on the Bridge including training programs via myTraining, educational technologies IT Training, and more.
UF Employee Resources
Employee Education Program
The EEP enables full-time UF Academic Personnel, TEAMS employees and USPS employees who have been employed for at least six months to receive tuition assistance for up to six credit hours of instruction per semester at the state university closest to their work location.
Tuition Exchange
Unlocking the doors to promising futures, the Tuition Exchange program is available to Dependent children of full-time, permanent status UF employees. Commit to your child’s future today.
Faculty & Staff Development
Opportunities provided to UF faculty and staff for ongoing professional and personal development including workshops, programs, and organizational development programs dedicated to developing leadership and organizational effectiveness.
Employee Relations
Providing consultations, direction, and oversight in performance appraisals, disciplinary process, employee complaints, workplace injuries and workers compensation, union contracts, and effective manager – employee relationships.