Work-Life Balance Activities/Initiatives/Programs

"When people go to work, they shouldn't have to leave their hearts at home." - Betty Bender

Educational Programs
• Breast Cancer Prevention
• Heart Disease Prevention (American Heart Association Healthy Heart Panel Discussion and Luncheon)
• Healthy Eating (do's and don'ts)
• Wellness Appreciation Series (Optimal Living Tips, Managing Daily Demands, Fitting in Physical Activity)
• Health and Wellness Fair
• Elder Caregivers Programs (Stressors in the Lives of Caregivers, Medical Issues and Expectations for Caregivers, Legal and Financial Information for Caregivers)
• Safety Program/Injury Prevention

Employee Assistance Program
• Depression Treatment
• Job Stress Management
• Parenting Difficulties
• Managing Chronic Health Conditions
• Managing Chronic Pain
• Controlling Anger/Emotions

Fitness Programs
• Corporate Fitness Membership Rates ($225/year for faculty/staff)
• On-site, Low-impact Exercise Equipment
• Stretching Programs/Yoga Programs/Meditation
• Walking Map
• Walk at Work Day
• Start! New Haven Heart Walk
• Southern on the Move

Immunization Programs
• Flu Shots ($15)

Other
• Opening of the Lactation Room (Conn Hall)
• Administrative Professionals Day
• Bring Your Child to Work Day
• Work-Life Balance Conference
• National Work-Life Month (October)
• All Human Resources staff trained in Domestic Violence Awareness
• Smoking Cessation
• Stress Reduction
• Time Management
• Self-help/Self-care