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RECHARGE
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Benefits of Stress Management @Work
Brief breaks throughout the day may have benefits to both productivity and physical health. According to NIOSH, strategic rest breaks can reduce eyestrain and musculoskeletal discomforts without decreasing productivity.
Deep breathing and stretching can activate a natural relaxation response which positively
- Improves mood
- Reduces stress
- Increases physiological stress responses including slower heart rate and lower cortisol (stress) hormone levels
Stress Management @Work Goal:
To support employees in managing their stress throughout the workday.
Resources outlined below are for Departments focusing on Stress Management.
There will be three Key-Player Trainings hosted each year: Raise Awareness, Offer Programs, and Create a Culture. Once a training has taken place, the training decks and resource links will go live. Use the resources identified below to help you execute the objectives outlined in your Well-Being@Work Annual Plan.
Questions about how to use a resource-- contact well-being@sfgov.org
Training Decks:
Well-Being@Work Resources for Stress Management:
- Take Time To RECHARGE Challenge Materials
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Raise Awareness
Promote Existing Resources
Inventory Checklist- complete the inventory checklist to identify the resources that you currently have at your workplace, which support this healthy behavior.
Communicate Department-wide
- Identify Communication Platforms for Department Wide Announcements
- Stress Management Department Communications Templates- Promotional emails, newsletter, portal, and staff announcement/team meeting scripts
Use a Variety of Resources
- Utilize Promotional Visuals
- Highlight Educational Tools
- Community Pledge
Request Incentives
- Recognition and Participation Prizes
- Fruit Guys
For Additional Support Contact Well-Being@sfgov.org
- Identify Communication Platforms for Department Wide Announcements
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Offer Programs
Order Onsite Activities
- Download Activities Description List
- Complete Activities Request Form
- Submit to Well-Being@sfgov.org
Department Led Activity Toolkits
- Instant Recess Toolkit - Instant Recess is a relaxing, short (5 to 10 minutes), and organized break built into the workday. It can be done anywhere, at any time, and is a great way to slow down and de-stress.
- Meeting Energizer Toolkit -Implement short activities, usually in the form of icebreakers or relaxing movement breaks.
- Gardening@Work Toolkit - A community-building activity that promotes mindfulness. Gather employees to host a fun and relaxing community Gardening Day.
- RECHARGE Space Toolkit - Create a dedicated space for employees to take a break to stretch and/or breathe.
- Walking to RECHARGE Toolkit- An organized group that meets routinely to take short and mindful walks during the workday
Request Incentives
- Recognition and Participation Prizes
- Fruit Guys
Promote: Take Time to RECHARGE 6-Week Challenge (Coming November 2019)
- Download the training webinar
- Hang promotional materials
For Additional Support Contact Well-Being@sfgov.org
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Create a Culture
Download the Create a Culture Checklist
Lead by Example: Involve Department Leaders:
Highlight RECHARGE during New Employee Orientations (NEO)
- RECHARGE Energizer Activity at Meetings: Meeting Energizer Guide, Meeting Energizer Activity
- Department of Human Resources (DHR) Policies
- Staff Development: DHR classes and trainings
- Add RECHARGE Pocket Guides, Breathe and Stretch Handout and EAP Flyer in NEO packets
Make a Commitment- Inventory Environmental Supports:- Visuals: Breathe, Stretch, and Break Reminders posters
- Promote with Reminders
- Environmental Supports: Stress Management Well-Being Inventory
Make a Commitment- Establish Recurring Programming:
Celebrate Progress: Highlight Department Efforts that Support Stress Management
For Additional Support Contact well-being@sfgov.org
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