June Wellness Newsletter
Ready for summer? Create your own well-being support network to carry you through the hot summer months, whether it's joining the Summer Meltdown Weight Loss Team Challenge and Walkadoo or signing up for free financial coaching or Wellness classes.
This month is also the last chance for benefits-eligible employees to complete the Wellness Dividends program in order to receive the $250 Wellness Dividend!
Summer Meltdown Team Weight Loss Challenge Is Back
Initial Weigh-Ins begin this month!
Gather 4 - 6 benefits-eligible employees and earn rewards as a team when you melt away some extra pounds.
You'll receive weekly email support from our nutritionist on meal planning, grocery shopping, physical activity and food tracking, and several chances to earn $25 to $50 in team gift cards!
Steps to get started:
1. Pre-register by completing this SurveyMonkey before attending your initial weigh-in: www.surveymonkey.com/r/QBL2CX6
2. Join the Summer Meltdown Yammer Group for extra motivation and chances to win prizes each week.
3. Go to one of the weigh-ins during the week of June 20 (see dates, locations, and times in the SurveyMonkey above).
Check out our short video on what walking can do for you! - See more at: https://hr.smcgov.org/blog/2016-04-15/department-kick-walks-launch-walkadoo-countywide#sthash.jiahkXgc.dpuf
Check out our short video on what walking can do for you! - See more at: https://hr.smcgov.org/blog/2016-04-15/department-kick-walks-launch-walkadoo-countywide#sthash.jiahkXgc.dpuf
What can walking do for you? Check out our short video created by the talented Daniella Flores, human resources administration. You might recognize some familiar faces!
Wellness Dividends Program 2016
Last month to complete your Wellness Screening AND online health assessment to earn a Wellness Dividend!
County and Court employees must complete the Wellness Screening and online health assessment by June 30, 2016 to receive the $250 Wellness Dividend.
Approximately 3,000 employees have scheduled their appointments.
Learn more on the Wellness Dividends website.
Employee Success Story
Stretching for
Awareness, Peace, and Calm
Linda Gonzalez was one of many people who went to yoga classes offered at various gyms and studios. But overtime, they felt too crowded, impersonal, and aerobic, which she didn’t care for.
“I was looking for something more authentic,” says Linda, Court Staff Attorney, Family Law facilitator’s Office.
“I like the personal attention that Don Weiher gives us in his onsite classes here at the County. They’re small, so he’s thoughtful of every person’s needs, injuries, and tight muscles. He also gives extra attention to those who are new so that they can feel comfortable easing into yoga in a way that works for them.”
Read Linda's story.
Upcoming Wellness Classes and WAYS Department Classes
Register
today on the LMS
(Health
/ Private Site) at www.smcgov.org/lms
- Learn the ins and outs of sugar?
- Bolster your motivation and maintain healthy habits?
- Learn a quick exercise?
- Find ways to get better quality sleep?
Join us for a Wellness class! You are encouraged to attend on County time with supervisor approval.
To view more classes, simply browse LMS or view the Wellness Classes At-A-Glance or Calendar on the Wellness Activities webpage.
Wellness At Your Service (WAYS) Department Classes Now Open!
Calling all Wellness Champions! Fill out the new online class request form for more information and to submit your requests.
Supvervisor / Manager Recognition Program
Who
are YOU nominating?
This is your opportunity to recognize supervisors and mid-managers who create healthy, thriving work environments and work cultures that promote employee health, well-being, work-life balance and employee engagement.
Who will you be nominating? Let us know! We will be accepting votes until July 1, 2016.
Vote for your nominee: www.surveymonkey.com/r/CZLJ8R3
Tentative Dates for Upcoming Employee Recreational Events
Start
the conversation with your coworkers for some fun in the
sun!
County 5k Walk and Run: Saturday, July 30, Coyote Point Park. Register today at hr.smcgov.org/funrun.
Softball Tournament: Saturday and Sunday, August 6 - 7, Red Morton Park, Redwood City
Tentative Volleyball Tournament: Saturday, September 24, Coyote Point Park
See you there!
Wellness Committee Updates
Updates
from last month...
The committee discussed the following:
- Wellness Dividends program has nearly 3,000 participants!
- Walkadoo has nearly 2,000 participants with $25 and
$250 gift cards being awarded to people who exceed 600
points per week. See the benefits of walking with our
new video.
- Wellness At Your Service (WAYS) dept. classes being scheduled. If you're a Wellness Champion with a coupon, request your next class.
- KP Make a Change!, Healthy Weight Series, and my Brain Solution (pilot project)
- Health Coaching
- Wellness video series underway
- Manager and Supervisor Recognition program
- "Take Your Work Break" Initiative
See the changes that Wellness Champions have made at the County.
If you're interested in learning more about the committee projects, or have an idea of your own, contact your Department Wellness Champion. If you don't know who he or she is, ask your supervisor.
Healthy Tips: Mid-Year Financial Check-Up for Goals
A worthwhile tradition that will help you feel more relaxed this summer
It's not a day at the beach, but giving yourself this season to review your taxes, retirement, saving, and spending will be a worthwhile investment.
A few of the main issues from Concern: EAP's LifeAdvisor resource:
Taxes: Based upon your tax situation in April, the summer is a helpful time to reassess what you'll owe at tax time next year.
Retirement savings: Check your existing IRAs and other accounts to see if you can deposit the maximum by the end of the year.
Health and health insurance: Increasingly, what we pay for health insurance will be tied to the state of our health. Keep premiums lower by
Check your spending: A look at the last six months of spending may reveal opportunities to reduce spending and redirect money toward more necessary goals.
Reserve fund: Most financial experts encourage you to have between three to six months of living expenses in an emergency fund.
College savings: Check to see if you're on track with the savings goals you made for the year, and better yet, take some time to read the latest news on financial aid.
Reset special goals: Focus on the cash you'll set aside to make that vacation or special purchase happen.
The review process: Make it a lifelong thing. And don't forget that you can get help - bring a financial adviser into the process if necessary.
For more information, log into Concern: EAP's LifeAdvisor resource, or learn about free financial coaching and more by calling Concern: EAP at 800-344-4222.