Employee Well-Being

Well-being at the University of Iowa is a process focused on life-long learning that promotes and sustains optimal health, personal connectedness, meaningful experiences, and a purposeful life. When employees have a high sense of well-being, they are better able to bring their best and authentic selves to work, be physically and mentally prepared to show up, communicate well, and serve the university's missions. liveWELL, the Employee Assistance Program, Family Services and their many partners address every facet of well-being:

Financial Well-Being

Browse financial well-being resources, or take a closer look at retirement planning, employee discounts, or flexible spending accounts.

Physical Health

Look to free health coaching for personalized guidance, or enjoy subsidized memberships at state-of-the-art recreation facilities.

Workplace Wellness

Visit the Well-Being Toolbox, win grant funding, nominate Wellness Heroes, cope with crisis or manage challenges facing supervisors.

Family & Relationships

Find resources for child care and elder care, confront alcohol and substance abuse, or get confidential help with family concerns.

Emotional Support

Talk to us about free, short-term counseling, or find info about depression and anxiety, stress management, or grief and loss.

Resilience Resources

Learn to develop skills for self-care, adaptability, emotional intelligence, and more, or boost your resilience through healthy sleep.

Employee Well-Being Events

Juggling It All: Health Coaching for Busy Families - Session 1

Tuesday, June 13, 2023 12:10pm to 12:50pm

Virtual

Juggling work and family life can be overwhelming, and our own needs can too easily be put on the back burner. Attend this series to identify quick wins for self-care and emotional well-being. Topics include nutrition on-the-go, adjusting your mindset, getting active when your time is limited, and resilience strategies.

Tree Tours on the Pentacrest

Saturday, June 17, 2023 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Macbride Hall

Tree Tours on the Pentacrest through the seasons.

Discover Your University Visit Day

Tuesday, June 20, 2023 (all day)

Discover Your University lets faculty and staff experience the breadth of work happening at the university. Join tours, demonstrations, and more during a day of special events.

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Employee Well-Being News

Transforming Health and Well-being: Tami Diebel's Path to Health and Happiness

Monday, May 15, 2023

Discover the inspiring journey of Tami Diebel, Assistant Director at UI College of Law, as she overcomes pandemic-related complacency and takes charge of her health and well-being. Through the guidance of a health coach from the liveWELL program, Tami adopts small lifestyle changes that lead to remarkable results, including improved cholesterol levels and significant weight loss. Her story serves as a testament to the transformative power of seeking support and taking small steps towards a healthier lifestyle.

Signs for At-Risk Seniors

Monday, April 17, 2023

Gaining an understanding of what to look for and taking inventory of possible risk factors for seniors can aid in identifying the care and support needed for your loved one to continue aging well.

Are you fully charged?

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

liveWELL offers two accessible and free opportunities to support your self-care, by receiving personalized text messages with helpful habits and reminders, designed to enhance your overall well-being.