WorkLife Workshops

Make Your Meetings More Active

  • Include items on your meeting agenda that require participants to get out of their seats (breakout groups, stand and write ideas on an easel).
  • Choose movement friendly meeting locations (walkable neighborhoods, on-site gym, nearby park).
  • Hire a professional instructor (pilates, yoga, tai chi, stretching, Zumba) to lead a class before or during the meeting.
  • Point out the stairs and encourage attendees to use them. Consider including the location of stairs in meeting directions or putting arrows to the stairs in front of elevators.
  • Organize a group walk early in the morning, during a break or before/after dinner.
  • Consider incorporating standing ovations after each speaker to encourage participants to stand and stretch.

Standing Breaks

  • At least once an hour, participants should be encouraged to stand up to improve blood circulation, boost metabolism, and relieve physical discomfort from sitting for prolonged periods of time.
  • Announce that it is fine to stand up and move around, as needed. If possible, provide raised tables for those electing to stand during the meeting.

Stretch Breaks

  • Stretch breaks help participants wake up their bodies and minds.
  • Encourage people to stand up and stretch in place.
  • Try playing a Healthy UC Davis WakeBreak video! These instructor-led stretch videos range from 4 to 15 minutes. 

Breathing Exercise

  • Focused breathing is an energizing activity that can help relax and clear your mind. Simply inhale for four seconds, hold it for seven seconds, and exhale for eight seconds.

Suggested Activity Agendas

LENGTH OF MEETINGSTANDING BREAKSTRETCH BREAKSBREATHING BREAKSMOVEMENT BREAKSWALKING BREAKS
50 - 60 minx x  
2 - 4 hoursxxxx 
All Dayxxxxx

The WorkLife Program offers presentations to assist people in minimizing work-life conflict and optimizing their work-life harmony. Look for annual topical series or schedule a WorkLife presentation specifically for your team.

Infant Nutrition and Weaning

This presentation on infant nutrition provides a comprehensive evidenced-based guide to feeding practices from birth to 24 months, covering breastfeeding, formula feeding, and the introduction of complementary foods. The presentation also explores different weaning approaches, including baby-led and traditional spoon-feeding, practical recommendations for introducing allergens, managing choking hazards, and ensuring a nutrient-dense diet for toddlers are included. 

Presented by Allie Amirault, Dietitian's Assistant to Linda Adams, RD

Monday, March 24th 11AM REGISTER

Work-Life Strategies: WorkLife on the Road...

We will examine the underlying concepts of work-life conflict, explore the myth of "work-life balance," and offer an integrated perspective and pragmatic approach to addressing the oft-competing responsibilities of work and life. We will discuss both organizational and personal tools to establish a work-life strategy.  Specifically we will look at the stress cycle, motivation, self care, boundaries, strengths, gratitude and start exploring ways to empower ourselves in negotiating our personal work-life strategy.  We are happy to discuss and customize this presentation to be sure to focus on the areas your group may find most helpful. (50 min + discussion)

What Does WorkLife Have to do With Inclusive Excellence?

UC Davis is a community comprised of individuals having many perspectives and identities.  Specifically, WorkLife at UC Davis and UC Davis Health supports pregnant and lactating workers, flexible work, and those with caregiving responsibilities. Learn how WorkLife addresses these issues through education, policy, and services.

Lactation Support at UCDH (for managers)

We are happy to visit your regularly scheduled manager meeting to provide a brief overview of the various supports for managers and employees surrounding lactation accommodations  (15 min + discussion)

Seriously, You Gotta Go...The Importance of Taking Vacation

Invite WorkLife to your next virtual staff meeting for a quick presentation encouraging your team to use their vacation. We discuss the benefits (for both the individual and organization) of taking vacations, the common fears that prevent people from taking their time off, and effective strategies to make it happen!(15 min + discussion)

For a personal/team focused presentation, we will gladly meet with you to design a presentation to meet the specific needs of your team/group/unit and then zoom or visit your team/group meeting.

Schedule a Team WorkLife Workshop