{"id":8331,"date":"2026-09-17T18:12:50","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T01:12:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/pod\/?page_id=8331"},"modified":"2026-09-23T11:23:43","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T18:23:43","slug":"centering-wellness","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/pod\/manager-training\/centering-wellness\/","title":{"rendered":"Centering Wellness in Workplace Culture"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5><em><span class=\"TextRun SCXW144825493 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144825493 BCX8\">Presented by The Whole U and Professional <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144825493 BCX8\">&amp;<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144825493 BCX8\">Organization<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144825493 BCX8\">al<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144825493 BCX8\"> Development with sponsorship from TIAA<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/h5>\n<p>Creating a healthy workplace culture doesn\u2019t happen through a single program or initiative. It happens through the everyday ways we lead, communicate, recognize, support and connect with our teams.<\/p>\n<p>Centering Wellness in Workplace Culture is a five-part professional development series designed to equip UW managers and supervisors with practical tools, resources and strategies for fostering well-being at work.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/pod\/manager-training\/centering-wellness\/#Five-45-Minute-Seminars-for-Managers-at-UW\" >Five 45-Minute Seminars for Managers at UW\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/pod\/manager-training\/centering-wellness\/#After-the-Show-Leadership-Breakfast\" >After the Show: Leadership Breakfast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/pod\/manager-training\/centering-wellness\/#Register-now-for-2026-sessions\" >Register now for 2026 sessions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/pod\/manager-training\/centering-wellness\/#Save-the-date-for-2027-sessions\" >Save the date for 2027 sessions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 aria-level=\"3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Five-45-Minute-Seminars-for-Managers-at-UW\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Five 45-Minute Seminars for Managers at UW<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:60,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Each 45-minute online session explores a different dimension of workplace well-being\u2014from understanding UW\u2019s support ecosystem and integrating healthy practices into everyday workflows to navigating workplace stress, cultivating appreciation and supporting financial well-being.<\/p>\n<p>Led by <strong>experts and partners from across the UW community<\/strong>, the series will help managers strengthen their own leadership practices while building healthier, more connected and resilient teams.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"After-the-Show-Leadership-Breakfast\"><\/span><strong>After the Show: Leadership Breakfast<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Each online session is followed the next morning by an in-person After the Show: Leadership Breakfast hosted and facilitated by<strong> Ujima Sands, Assistant Vice President of UWHR Total Talent Management<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The online session introduces the ideas; After the Show creates space to put them into practice. Over a complimentary breakfast, you\u2019ll join fellow UW leaders for candid conversation, peer reflection and practical problem-solving as you explore how session concepts can translate into everyday leadership.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><em>Thank you to TIAA for sponsoring this series and supporting wellness at the UW.<\/em><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>Series Schedule<\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Register-now-for-2026-sessions\"><\/span>Register now for 2026 sessions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h5>Attend one session or join us for the full series.<\/h5>\n<h3><strong>Session 1: Discover the Foundations of Workplace Well-Being at UW<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/myhr.admin.washington.edu\/UWNetId\/PODext\/Register.aspx?classid=124\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Register for online session<\/span><\/a>: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 12:15\u20131 p.m. (Zoom)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/myhr.admin.washington.edu\/UWNetId\/PODext\/Register.aspx?classid=126\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Register for After the Show: Leadership Breakfast<\/span><\/a>: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 9\u201310:30 a.m. (Gateway, 13th Floor)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Discover the people, programs and resources available across UWHR to support you and your team and learn practical ways to connect employees with the right resources when they need them.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Session 2: Integrating Wellness into Workflows<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/myhr.admin.washington.edu\/UWNetId\/PODext\/Register.aspx?classid=125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Register for online session<\/span><\/a>: Wednesday, Dec. 9, 12:15\u20131 p.m. (Zoom)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/myhr.admin.washington.edu\/UWNetId\/PODext\/Register.aspx?classid=127\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Register for After the Show: Leadership Breakfast<\/span><\/a>: Thursday, Dec. 10, 9\u201310:30 a.m. (Gateway, 13th Floor)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Explore simple, practical ways to build well-being into meetings, team routines and everyday leadership practices without making wellness another item on your to-do list.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Save-the-date-for-2027-sessions\"><\/span>Save the date for 2027 sessions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h5>Registration for Winter 2027 opens Dec. 14.<\/h5>\n<h3><strong>Session 3: Navigating Workplace Stress and Burnout<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Online session: Tuesday, Jan. 26, 12:15\u20131 p.m. (Zoom)<\/li>\n<li>After the Show: Leadership Breakfast: Wednesday, Jan. 27, 9\u201310:30 a.m. (Gateway, 13th Floor)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Learn how to recognize signs of workplace stress and burnout, approach conversations with care and support employees while maintaining healthy boundaries as a manager.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Session 4: The Power of Gratitude and Appreciation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Online session: Tuesday, Feb. 23, 12:15\u20131 p.m. (Zoom)<\/li>\n<li>After the Show: Leadership Breakfast: Wednesday, Feb. 24, 9\u201310:30 a.m. (Gateway, 13th Floor)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Join UW Foster School of Business Professor Ryan Fehr to explore research on gratitude and appreciation and how meaningful recognition can strengthen workplace relationships, well-being and team culture.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Session 5: Financial Well-Being Essentials for Managers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Online session: April 13, 12:15\u20131 p.m. (Zoom)<\/li>\n<li>After the Show: Leadership Breakfast: April 14, 9\u201310:30 a.m. (Gateway, 13th Floor)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Explore UW\u2019s retirement and financial well-being ecosystem, the relationship between financial stability and overall well-being, and resources managers can share with their teams.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Centering Wellness in Workplace Culture is a five-part professional development series designed to equip UW managers and supervisors with practical tools, resources and strategies for fostering well-being at work.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":0,"parent":159,"menu_order":40,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"no","slim_seo":{"title":"Centering Wellness in Workplace Culture - Professional &amp; 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