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
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Move it at the Monitor
Feeling tense, tired, or glued to your chair? Move it at the Monitor is here to help! This program is designed to encourage and educate you on simple, effective habits that support overall health and well-being—right from your workstation. Delivered through short videos, the content is easy to follow, lighthearted, and made to fit your busy schedule. No gym required, no excuses—just a chair, a few minutes a day, and your commitment to feeling better at work!
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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.
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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.
Workplace Civility Blog
Workplace civility refers to treating colleagues with respect, courtesy, and kindness. It means communicating with professionalism, listening actively, and responding thoughtfully, even when disagreements arise. Read our blog to learn more about why being kind actually matters.
UF Health Employee Resources
High Five
Spread positivity and recognition with High Five! UF Health employees can send virtual high fives to recognize, celebrate, and appreciate one another. Lift someone’s day with just a click!
Organizational Development & Learning
The dedicated OD&L team is committed to supporting leaders and employees of all levels throughout their career at UF Health Shands. Whether you are a new employee completing your onboarding experience or a seasoned leader looking to advance your skills, the OD&L team has developed tools and resources to support your success.
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!
Development
UF Health 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.
