Learn and Grow

When the benefits of asking for help outweigh the risks In a recent article, Natalie Dean, a UF assistant professor of biostatistics specializing in infectious disease, and others discuss how asking for help can be a calculated risk to take for the sake of sanity. “The key is thinking about your network and your bubble and […]

As an alternative to traditional face-to-face counseling, UF’s Employee Assistance Program offers video, telephone and online chat options that are especially beneficial during these times. If you or a member of your household needs someone to talk to, you can access services 24/7 by calling the UF EAP’s toll-free number, (833) 306-0103, or by visiting […]

When faced with the option of canceling or postponing, the College of Health and Human Performance’s Laboratory for Athlete Development took its international Women in Athlete Development Symposium online, enabling more than 80 women from around the world to tune in and partake in important conversations and dialogues. Visit the HHP website to learn more about how they did […]

Cultivating an Abundance Mindset. Learn about the difference between a Scarcity Mindset and an Abundance Mindset, as well as what it takes to move from the former into the latter. April 21, 11:00 a.m.-noon   REGISTER NOW >> Leading Through Crisis. Identify practices and strategies that can help you lead more effectively in times of crisis. Participants will share […]

UF’s College of Health and Human Performance faculty are sharing their expertise during the COVID-19 pandemic with some quick videos designed to support your wellbeing. Among the topics covered to date are addiction, advice for athletes and mindfulness. In this installment, Dr. Kim Holton, lecturer in Health Education & Behavior and a member of the […]

Be sure to submit your flexible spending account (FSA) claims for eligible expenses incurred in 2019 (and through the grace period ending March 15, 2020) by April 15. Up to $500 of your unused 2019 balance may be carried over for the 2020 plan year. Have questions or need assistance? Contact Chard Snyder at (855) 824-9284 or FloridaAskPenny@chard-snyder.com.

Project Learning Tree (PLT) is an award-winning environmental education program designed for teachers and other educators, parents and community leaders working with youth from preschool through grade 12. PLT uses trees and forests as windows on the world to develop students’ awareness, knowledge and appreciation of the environment; to build their skills and ability to make informed decisions; and […]

Many people are struggling to juggle work, parenting and now suddenly homeschooling their children during the COVID-19 crisis. Below are just a few resources we hope will help you navigate these challenges. If you or your department have resources to share with other parents, please let us know by emailing us at hrcommunications@hr.ufl.edu. College of Medicine […]

UF Training & Organizational Development (T&OD) recently announced the release of its new Teamwork & Collaboration toolkit. The toolkit reflects T&OD’s strategic vision to empower faculty and staff to achieve a culture of leadership, team and personal excellence to help UF change the world. Based on research and focus groups conducted throughout the university, the toolkit […]

The U.N. International Day of Women & Girls in Science on Feb. 11 marked the fifth annual celebration of women and girls and their participation in science. The United Nations created the occasion as a solution to the gender gap that has persisted throughout the years at all levels of science, technology, engineering and mathematics […]