Dear colleagues, If I had to choose an adjective to describe 2020, that word would be stressful. Some mental health experts might agree with me. COVID-19, the presidential election, the fight for racial equality in this country and other issues are causing an excessive amount of stress in the lives of Americans, according to a Read More »
Wellness
NC State To Offer Free Flu Shots in October
NC State will offer free flu shots to eligible employees starting Oct. 1. Employees who visit the pop-up clinics where shots will be administered should prepare to follow new safety protocols as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Five Ways NC State Is Protecting the Pack
NC State has implemented a variety of safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 on campus. Here are five ways the university is protecting the Pack: Requiring Face Coverings Students, staff and faculty are required to wear face coverings that cover their nose and mouth in all NC State buildings and all university programs Read More »
How Supervisors Can Recognize Employees During the COVID-19 Pandemic
NC State employees are rising to meet the unique and evolving challenges the COVID-19 pandemic poses to our daily operations. Many of our employees have transitioned to remote work and have kept up with unprecedented work demands, all while managing personal and family needs and stressors. That’s why it’s more important than ever for supervisors Read More »
NC State Employees Sew Masks for Health Care Workers
When Hannah Rainey took a sewing class last year and bought a used sewing machine, she planned to make sewing a hobby. For Rainey, the associate head of Research Engagement at NC State University Libraries, the sewing class she took at Craft Habit in Raleigh was a refresher, a way to brush up on a Read More »
Coping With the Challenges of Teleworking During a Pandemic
Nate DeGraff tries not to get bogged down by the challenges he and his wife have to navigate while working from home with their two young children. DeGraff, the College of Sciences marketing and communications director, said what is important is that he and his family are healthy, and he and his wife can telework Read More »
Wellness Champions Promote a Healthier Campus
When Melissa Jackson, an administrative support specialist, became a wellness champion at NC State, she thought all she would do is motivate colleagues to engage in physical activities. Jackson encouraged coworkers in the Department of English to participate in 3-mile races before the Employee Wellness Champions program started, making her the department’s de facto Read More »
Eat Smart, Move More, Prevent Diabetes
A 12-month diabetes prevention program will be held at NC State, starting Oct. 7. Eat Smart, Move More, Prevent Diabetes is a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-recognized program that uses proven strategies to help participants prevent or delay the onset of Type 2 diabetes. NC State partnered with the North Carolina Division of Public Read More »
University HR Announces Financial Wellness Seminars
Kiresten Smith Branch doesn’t remember talking to her parents about being financially responsible when she was a child. But Branch said when she and her husband, André, have children, discussions about financial responsibilities will be a priority. That’s why Branch recently attended a University Human Resources-organized workshop about how to teach children good financial Read More »
Benefits of Biking to Work
Nancy Whelchel used to be so dedicated to riding her bike to work she didn’t even check the weather forecast before leaving home. Whelchel is as fervent about biking to work today as she was 26 years ago when she moved to North Carolina. But now she makes sure to check the weather before making Read More »