HEALTH PROMOTION, RETURN TO WORK, DISABILITY, SICK LEAVE
Wellness Resources
Wellness Resources
The University offers opportunities for health and wellness at the workplace and in the maintenance of personal and work-life balance. The following are resources available to employees on-campus and off-campus.
PHYSICAL WELL-BEING
- - free drop-in classes and sports for staff and faculty.
- - trails for beginner to advanced hikers and cyclists
- Tips to Move More at Work
- - consult with qualified exercise professionals for general physical activity information and guidance.
- - video workout routines provided by 間眅埶AV Recreation.
NUTRITION AND HEALTHY EATING
- Nutritional Coaching - free service offered through your Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
- - information on nutrition, healthy eating, as well as access to recipes, videos, and online tools.
- Healthy Eating at Work
WORK-LIFE BALANCE
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) - call 1-800-663-1142 for guidance on the appropriate resources available to you to help you develop strategies for achieving work-life balance.
- - Tips for work-life balance.
WEBINARS AND LEARNING
- - monthly live webinars to learn from experts in mindfulness, mental health, human resources, leadership, performance, resilience and more.
- - LinkIn learning courses.
MENTAL HEALTH
- - Homewood Health's internet-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (iCBT) treatment program to treat anxiety and/or mild cases of depression
- - professional counselling services available to faculty, staff, and their family members.
- Mindfulness Meditation at 間眅埶AV - free drop-in sessions available to faculty and staff.
- Wellness & Recovery Mental Health Resources - online courses, workbooks and tools.
- Grief and Loss Coaching - Access support for grief and loss through EFAP.
ERGONOMICS
- 間眅埶AV Ergonomics Program - training, resources and assessments.
- - resources for workplace design and considerations, as well as helpful exercises.
SOCIAL CONNECTIONS
- - 間眅埶AV's online book club.
- - stay connected with happenings and events on campus for staff and faculty.
Human Resources
The Employee and Family Assistance Plan provides confidential, professional assistance for employees, their spouses and dependants counselling.
The Human Resources Learning and Development office provides opportunities for continuous learning and development by offering a range of professional development programs to employees, including workshops on wellness related topics.
See the Human Resources Learning and Development Course Schedule to register for courses offered in the current semester.
The Organizational Health office works with employees, managers, supervisors, directors, chairs and administrators regarding employee health and wellness, sick leave, disability leave, return to work and accommodation.
Athletics
Visit the home page for information about Varsity Inter Collegiate sport, games schedules and support 間眅埶AV Athletics as the only non-American School in the NCAA.
Recreation
The offers a variety of services and facilities for your recreation needs. A recreation membership includes access to the fitness centre, pool and . Staff and faculty qualify for a free recreation membership. If requested, a custom program for you and your staff can be arranged. This can include a single day offering of a selection of recreation programs and could be perfect for an end of term team building day or retreat (contact rec@sfu.ca for details).
Health and Well-Being Disclaimer
The well-being information on this website is provided as information only and should not serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, or treatment from qualified physicians, mental health care providers, or other health care providers. Suggested links and resources are intended to educate, but not to replace 間眅埶AV policies, procedures or advice from health professionals.