Wellness and Work Life Balance

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UB supports employees’ efforts to improve their personal wellness, because a healthy workforce is positive and productive.

You can access programs and services at no cost as another benefit of employment at UB.

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Dimensions of Wellness

Work site wellness encompasses more than just fitness — there are several dimensions to wellness.

Dimensions of wellness include:

  • Physical
  • Mental
  • Spiritual
  • Emotional

Programs and Services

  • Work Life Coaching
    9/29/26
    Utilizing a positive, values-based and non-judgmental approach, UB Work Life Coaches assist clients in pursuing goals related to the different dimensions of wellness, including physical, social and emotional health.
  • HR Virtual Workshops and Programs
    10/12/26
    Join us for virtual sessions focused on wellness, working remotely and other professional development topics.
  • Fitness Classes
    9/29/26
    These group classes will improve your cardiovascular fitness and endurance, and balance. Bring a yoga mat and water. Masks are optional. Offered in partnership with Recreation and Intramural Services.
  • Training Catalog
    9/29/26
    Browse training and development opportunities by category, name or delivery format.
  • Building a Recognition Program For My Colleagues
    9/29/26
    In a great place to work, UB encourages collaboration to build a recognition program for your colleagues to help foster a sense of team spirit that contributes to creating a better working environment for everyone.
  • Creating Job Flexibility
    9/29/26
    UB supports employees’ efforts to improve their personal wellness because a healthy workforce is positive and productive. Work site wellness encompasses more than just fitness — there are several dimensions to wellness.
  • Discounts for UB Employees
    9/29/26
    UB is committed to our faculty and staff finding the proper balance between meaningful work experience and time for family, friends and self. These discounts for various services can help you make the most of your time and effort.
  • Lactation Support
    9/29/26
    UB supports employees’ efforts to improve their personal wellness because a healthy workforce is positive and productive. Work site wellness encompasses more than just fitness — there are several dimensions to wellness.
  • Breathe Free, UB
    9/29/26
    UB is proud to have a smoke-free environment on all campuses and supports employees’ efforts to quit smoking as part of the UBreathe Free Inhale Life initiative. UB offers a variety of resources to help you.
  • Healthy Living Resources
    9/29/26
    This page provides wellness resources centered around the six pillars of healthy living; movement, sleep, nutrition, social connection, stress management and avoiding toxins.
  • Creating Workplace Flexibility For Your Staff
    9/29/26
    Providing workplace flexibility can offer a solution to employees facing work or life challenges. Managers are encouraged to consider flexible schedules, alternate work arrangements or job sharing where appropriate and support these arrangements.
  • Recognizing Employee Excellence
    9/29/26
    UB appreciates that as a great place to work, managers need to acknowledge their employees for the valuable work that they do.
  • Tap the Experience and Expertise of UB Retirees
    9/29/26
    UB retirees have a variety of skills and talents that complement those of current employees. As a manger you can benefit from the experience and expertise that university retirees possess.
  • Keep Your UB Connection After Retirement
    9/29/26
    UB recognizes that as a retiree you have a variety of valuable skills that you can offer. By joining REV-UP, you will have opportunities to utilize your experience and expertise.

Contact an Expert

  • Amy Myszka.

    Amy Myszka

    Director

    Benefits and Work Life Balance

    Phone: 716-645-5357

    Email: amyszka@buffalo.edu

  • Peter Logiudice.

    Peter Logiudice

    Wellness and Work Life Balance

    Phone: 716-645-1528

    Email: pjl2@buffalo.edu

  • Michele Poitras.

    Michele Poitras

    Employee Engagement and Success

    Phone: 716-645-4457

    Email: poitras@buffalo.edu

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