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Working Wildcats

Working Wildcats reinforces employee wellness and address some common challenges that employees may continue to face as a result of the pandemic.  Human Capital Services will host articles and social media posts that encourage self-care and provide resources sustaining a positive and productive workplace.  Suggestions for future articles are welcome and can be emailed to HCS at hr@k-state.edu.

K-State Today Article Archive
Managing stress and maintaining a positive mindset in 2021 - April 16, 2021
Self-Care - March 24, 2021
Show your appreciation - March 3, 2021
Social Media Campaign

Below are highlights from posts shared through K-State Careers Twitter and Facebook accounts.  Please engage with us at #WorkingWildcats.

Resources shared
Work-Life Balance is a Cycle, Not an Achievement from Harvard Business Review - Monday, May 17, 2021
15 Tell-Tale Signs You're Suffering from Job Burnout from CareerAddict - Monday May 10, 2021
8 Ways Managers Can Support Employees' Mental Health from Harvard Business Review - Monday, May 3, 2021
The Importance of Empathy in the Workplace from Center for Creative Leadership - Monday, April 26, 2021
Stress Management from HelpGuide - Monday April 19, 2021
Positive Thinking in the Workplace: Benefits and Tips from Indeed - Monday, April 12, 2021
5 Tips to Increase Productivity While Working Remotely from SHRM - Monday, April 5, 2021
Why Connection in the Workplace Matters from Jostle - Monday, March 29, 2021
The Ripple Effect: How Self-Care Impacts Others from Woman Ready - Monday, March 22, 2021
5 Self-Care Practices for Every Area of Your Life from Verywell Mind - Monday, March 15, 2021
Reasons why we're 'Zoom Fatigue' from LinkedIn  - Monday, March 8, 2021
Employee highlights

Supporting Employee Well-Being and Mental Health from Dr. Thomas Lane, Vice President of Student Life and Dean of Students - Friday, May 7, 2021

Supporting Employee Well-Being from Dr. Thomas Lane, Vice President of Student Life and Dean of Students

How Do You Show Empathy? from Dr. Kimathi Choma, Assistant Dean of Divesity, Recruitment & Retention at the College of Arts & Sciences and Student Ombudsperson - Friday, April 30, 2021

How Do You Show Empathy? from Dr. Kimathi Choma, Assistant Dean of Divesity, Recruitment & Retention at the College of Arts & Sciences and Student Ombudsperson

How Do You Manage Stress? from Eric Montgomery, Facility Operations and Maintenance Manager at Biosecurity Research Institute - Friday, April 23, 2021

How Do You Manage Stress? from Eric Montgomery, Facility Operations and Maintenance Manager at Biosecurity Research Institute

During the Pandemic, How Do You Stay Positive? from Dr. Mike Finnegan, Assistant Professor at the Staley School of Leadership Studies - Friday April 16, 2021

During the Pandemic, How Do You Stay Positive? from Mike Finnegan, Assistant Professor at the Staley School of Leadership Studies

Boosting Productivity and Reach Goals Together in a Virtual Work Setting from K-State Polytechnic Communications & Marketing - Friday April 9, 2021

K-State Polytechnic Communications & Marketing

Facilitating Connections in the Workplace from Deb Stryker, Accountant in Communications & Agricultural Education - Friday, April 2, 2021

Connections in the Workplace - Deb Stryker, Accountant in Communications and Agricultural Education - Gina Nixon shared "Deb creates a 'Kudoboard' every 2-3 weeks for a difference employee in the department.  All department members and close univeristy contacts are then sent the link and asked to write a short note of appreciation about how working with or knowing them has made a difference in their lives.  Individuals are encouraged to share photos or videos to highlight the connections."

Best Practices of Self-Care from Adam Carr, Program/Project Administrator in Diversity & Multicultural Student Affairs - Friday, March 26, 2021

Best Practices of Self-Care from Adam Carr, Program/Project Administrator in Diversity & Multicultural Student Affairs

What is the Importance of Self-Care? Tips from Scott Degan, Physical Therapist at Lafene Health Center - Friday, March 19, 2021

What is the importance of self-care? Tips from Scott Degan, Physical Therapist from Lafene Health Center

How do you relieve Zoom Fatigue?  Tips from Amanda DeBlauw, Testing Specialist in Global Campus - Friday, March 12, 2021

How do you relieve Zoom Fatigue? Tips from Amanda DeBlauw, Testing Specialist from Global Campus

Employee Appreciation Day Recognition of Mike Price, Facilities Supervisor - Friday, March 5, 2021

Employee Appreciation Day Recognition of Mike Price, Facilities Supervisor