Workplace Wellness

Creating a healthier and more productive workforce.

Desired Outcomes

  • Achieve employee satisfaction.
  • Maximize productivity.
  • Minimize absenteeism.
  • Reduce health care costs.

Identified Focus Areas

  • MN Eats: Healthy eating, vending machines, healthy choice options at meetings; Breastfeeding friendly rooms; Workplace gardens
  • MN Moves: Physical activity – strategic breaks, walking meetings, activity options at workplace
  • MN Tobacco Free Living: Tobacco-free campuses, tobacco cessation resources
  • MN Well-being

The Workplace Wellness Group

2025 Meeting Dates:

Meetings are on Teams from 9-9:45 a.m.

Tuesday, March 4th

Tuesday, May 6th

Tuesday, September 9th

Tuesday, November 4th

If you would like to join the Workplace Wellness meetings, please contact either Kelli Johnson or Jami Nelson.

Video Resources

We spend a significant time at work.  Understanding mental health and wellness is important for our own workplace experience, and for our colleagues as well.

The following videos explore some topics relevant to Mental Health in the Workplace:

Reducing Stigma

Leading By Example

Anxiety

Talking to a Professional

It’s OK to Seek Help