by Lynn Incardona | Mar 18, 2024 | Staff
The Office of Human Resources is pleased to partner with Independent Health and Lawley to focus on wellness strategies to benefit our campus community. As part of these strategies, we have established a Wellness Committee and are looking for additional members to join us on this very important journey.
We are thankful to our Committee Co-Chairs Scott Badman, financial aid and Donna Anderson, PA Studies, who have agreed to lead the group and these important conversations.
The committee will hold its first meeting on March 26 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. in the Student Center Conference Room 205. This meeting will be a time to discuss wellness ideas, initiatives and a meeting schedule for the fall semester.
If you would like to be on the committee please Email either Scott Badman at badmans@canisius.edu or Donna Anderson at ander124@canisius.edu . Please list wellness committee in the subject line.
Add the meeting to your calendar by clicking here.
Submitted by: Lynn Incardona, HR Associate, Human Resources
by Lynn Incardona | Mar 4, 2024 | Staff
Nominate a co-worker for a job well done for the month of March by completing the Employee of Distinction nomination form here. Please have all submissions completed no later than the end of the day on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.
The Employee of Distinction program provides an excellent opportunity to show appreciation and support for co-workers and to reward them for all they do. The application will request an explanation as to why a candidate is worthy of the award. A list of factors to consider when submitting a nomination include the nominee’s history of accomplishments, level of determination, motivation, and interpersonal skills.
The information provided in the application will be used to make a fair and objective selection. Upon supervisor approval, the Employee Engagement Team reviews all nominations and votes each month.
Once a decision is made for March, the Employee of Distinction will be featured in The Dome.
Contact Lynn Incardona in the Human Resources Department at Ext. 2240 with any questions.
Submitted by: Lynn Incardona, HR Associate, Human Resources
by Lynn Incardona | Feb 21, 2024 | Staff
Please plan to join Independent Health and Lawley as they offer a Stress Less Seminar on March 7 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. in the Grupp Fireside Lounge.
Presentations will include mindfulness eating and progressive relaxation techniques, along with information regarding mental health benefits that are currently part of our health insurance and employee assistance programs. Join your colleagues for this relaxing session and opportunity to engage with your peers.
Lunch will be provided!
Please RSVP to hr@canisius.edu by March 4.
Click here to add this event to your digital calendar.
Your mental health matters. We look forward to seeing you there!
Submitted by: Lynn Incardona, HR Associate, Human Resources
by Lynn Incardona | Feb 7, 2024 | Staff
Please plan to join Independent Health and Lawley as they offer a Stress Less Seminar on March 7 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. in the Grupp Fireside Lounge.
Presentations will include mindfulness eating and progressive relaxation techniques, along with information regarding mental health benefits that are currently part of our health insurance and employee assistance programs. Join your colleagues for this relaxing session and opportunity to engage with your peers.
Lunch will be provided!
Please RSVP to hr@canisius.edu by March 4.
Click here to add this event to your digital calendar.
Your mental health matters. We look forward to seeing you there!
Submitted by: Lynn Incardona, HR Associate, Human Resources
by Lynn Incardona | Feb 7, 2024 | Staff
Calling all faculty and staff! Help Canisius University win the 12th annual Go Move Challenge by recording your minutes of intentional physical activity that gets the heart pumping to determine which Jesuit institution is the most active. Awards go to the university that tracks the most minutes, the university that averages the highest number of minutes per participant, and the university with the highest average number of minutes per region. Join us in our efforts for focus on our physical health and wellness!
HOW TO JOIN THE CHALLENGE
- Register at GoMoveChallenge.org, even if you participated last year
- Click the “LOG IN / REGISTER” button on the top menu bar
- In the “REGISTER” box, enter your university email address and other required information, including your university
- In the “Division/College” box, click on your division/college (ie School of Law, School of Ed, Student Life, Academic Affairs Office…) from the drop-down. If you don’t see your Division/College, choose “Other” and enter the name of yours
- Click the “SUBMIT” button when finished
- You will receive a confirmation email with your user email and password
HOW TO LOG MINUTES
- Starting February 1, visit GoMoveChallenge.org
- Click the “LOG IN / REGISTER” button on the top menu bar
- In the “LOG IN” box, enter your email address and password
- In the “LOG MY WORKOUT” box, select the intensity of your workout and description and enter the number of minutes, and select a single date or date range for logging multiple days
- Click the “LOG IT” button when finished
- Users can delete minutes that were entered in error
CHALLENGE RULES AND TIPS
- Challenge runs from February 1 – 29. Minutes will not be accepted after the challenge ends.
- Get inspired and motivated by creating a team of up to 6 (including yourself) to compete against other teams at your university to see which one averages the most minutes!
- Use the Go Move Challenge social media sites to share photos, and tag photos #GoMoveChallenge
- Open the mobile-friendly challenge website from your phone’s browser to enter minutes on the go!
- Read the challenge FAQ at GoMoveChallenge.org/FAQ
As part of our annual Go Move Challenge this year, the Human Resources Department will host its second annual Faculty/Staff Campus Polar Walk!
On Tuesday, February 20 at 11:00 a.m., starting in the Faculty Lounge in Old Main 109, take some time out of your busy day to warm up over some hot chocolate and healthy snacks before taking a refreshing, wintery walk with your colleagues across campus led by Michelle Carbery from Independent Health!
Please RSVP below by Thursday, February 15:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfXBxEcTOSjXrIqbeQN6nOAwBP6ek4ViLusa_w9KDdnKdUhSw/viewform?usp=sf_link
If you own any Canisius winter swag, make sure to wear it for the walk! Contact the Office of Human Resources with any questions!
Submitted by: Lynn Incardona, HR Associate, Human Resources
