Summary of HR Life & Work Connections: Key Meeting Insights
This University Supervisors Meeting focused on the university's strategic investment in comprehensive employee wellness as a foundation for institutional success through HR’s Life & Work Connections. Download the PowerPoint Presentation, watch the meeting recording, or review the key highlights and takeaways below.
Overview & Mission
HR Life & Work Connections supports holistic employee well-being across eight dimensions of health, recognizing that employee wellness is foundational to university operations and that supervisors play multiple roles beyond their work responsibilities.
Key Services Provided
Mental Health & Wellness Support
- Free confidential counseling services with extended session availability through ComPsych.
- 24/7 access to mental health resources and self-assessment tools through CredibleMind, an online platform with curated wellness content and resources.
Physical Health & Prevention
- On-site health screenings and preventive care services
- Workplace wellness challenges and movement programs
- Free flu shots and other preventive health services
Financial Wellness
- One-on-one consultations with financial experts (Fidelity, TIAA, CAPTRUST)
- Resources covering retirement, debt management, budgeting, and estate planning
- Regular educational webinars and Q&A sessions
Work-Life Integration Services
- Legal consultation services for personal matters through ComPsych
- Relocation and moving assistance through ComPsych
- Dependent care support, including childcare subsidies, subsidized backup care, and consultations through HR Life & Work Connections
Key Takeaways Regarding Resource & Services Benefits
- Comprehensive ecosystem: Resources address interconnected wellness dimensions - financial stress affects mental health, which impacts physical health and work performance
- Dual approach: Services benefit both supervisors personally and provide tools to support their teams
- Proactive support: Resources help address issues before they become crises, supporting both individual and organizational resilience
- Ready-to-share resources: Arizona Box folder with downloadable flyers at https://arizona.box.com/s/i8lg6u64bfpirn70vm7ctx9raz566oim
- Personal outreach encouraged: Chad encourages you to contact him directly at his personal email (cmyler@arizona.edu) for questions and support.
Next Steps for Supervisors
- Explore the resource repository for materials to share with teams
- Consider requesting department presentations on relevant topics
- Model utilization of wellness resources
- Build awareness of available support systems among direct reports