UOIT receives 2014 Healthy Workplace Award from Durham Region

The Regional Municipality of Durham’s Health Department has recognized the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) with the 2014 Healthy Workplace Award (Gold category).

The Gold Award from the Region’s Health Department specifically acknowledges the university’s efforts to promote the health topics of Physical Activity and Healthy Eating to UOIT faculty and staff.

In 2013, UOIT’s Human Resources department created a Healthy Workplace Committee (HWC) – a team comprised of faculty and staff representatives from various departments, offices and faculties across the university. Since it was launched, in addition to driving awareness of various wellness resources, the HWC has also championed a number of initiatives to engage UOIT employees, such as:

• Carnations for Kindness
• Healthy Workplace Fair
• Just for the Health of It photo contest
• Promoting health and safety
• Promoting work, health and life balance
• Random Acts of Kindness Day
• Workshops and seminar on mental health awareness
• Yoga in the Park

“UOIT is committed to ensuring that the university is a healthy, safe and supportive place to work,” said Murray Lapp, UOIT Vice-President, Human Resources and Services. “The university offers a variety of resources and programs that strive to support a positive work environment, foster healthy and engaged employees, and promote physical and emotional wellness.”