After a year of prolonged stress connected to the COVID-19 pandemic, work-life balance is more important than ever. Whether they are working from home or navigating long clinical hours, many employees have struggled to maintain work-life balance while also juggling shifts within their work environment. In response, the Wellfocused team is rolling out a robust Work-Life program that will help employees identify realistic ways to prioritize and manage the responsibilities of their day-to-day lives.
“We recognize how difficult the past year has been, and we understand that the idea of work-life balance seems like an unrealistic concept in today’s society,” said Emily McPeak, UPHS employee well-being coordinator. “Despite the challenges of the past year, we all have the ability to take control and refocus our priorities.”
The Wellfocused Work-Life Program will kick-off this month with a live financial wellness workshop series, a spotlight on tuition assistance and academic advising offerings, and live summer camp safety sessions for Penn families, presented by the YMCA. Future programming will be categorized by different life stages, with new resources highlighted each month. The life stages include:
- Beginning Your Career
- Starting and Growing Your Family
- Going Back to School and Personal and Professional Development
- Care for Loved Ones – Children and Adults
- Preparing for Retirement
- Maintaining Well-Being
“The best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees,” McPeak said. “Our goal is to help employees navigate each stage — or change — in their life by providing webinars, work-life balances sessions, and by-appointment life coaching sessions. There is something for everyone!”
To get started, employees can visit the HR & You Work Life section at www.uphshrandyou.com/public/welcome.