Employees work in an environment where learning and engaging in positive choices in the area of physical well-being is supported by all.
Each employee understands and values the various aspects that contribute to physical well-being. Employees take ownership of their own physical well-being and make connections between physical activity and mental health. Employees are supported to make healthy choices regarding their physical well-being. Employees are aware of the safety of their physical environment and take action to report hazards. Such an environment, when coupled with supportive leadership and flexible opportunities to share ideas and expertise, result in positive impact on staff productivity, job satisfaction, stress management, morale and reduced absenteeism.
Employees are supported to learn about efforts they can take collectively and individually to positively impact their own mental well-being. While awareness and promotion of mental health exists within the workplace, employees understand the value of self care in creating a healthy balance in life and have the responsibility to self-reflect and advocate for themselves.
Understanding and intentionally tending to a culture of mental well-being will show a decrease in stress, burnout and other negative factors ultimately ensuring healthy environments for all NGPS members.
Employees work in an environment where trusted relationships are built and maintained through meaningful connections. Social support impacts overall well-being. Each employee has a role to play in the social well-being of themselves and others. A commitment to making connections and building relationships is foundational to social well-being.
Employees reflect on the status of the social well-being of their workplace and collaborate to increase self-efficacy and job satisfaction as well as shared capital.
AWARENESS
Employees will have an awareness ( knowledge ) of available supports for all staff. Employees will have an awareness ( understanding ) of self through recognizing strengths and needs.
APPLICATION
Employees will be aware of and utilize the readily accessible resources available at the school and system level. (ie; benefits, EFAP).
Employees will be supported in utilizing strategies and benefits that will nurture their well-being.
Leadership at the school and system level will be supportive and focused on creating a positive work culture for all.
Employees will contribute to a positive work culture.
GROWTH
Employees will know and understand that growth in the area of wellness is directly connected to awareness and application.
Employees will be introspective and will identify areas where they can improve their ability to apply wellness strategies.
Employees will use preventative approaches for wellness.
Employees will embrace opportunities to continuously develop within a culture of wellness.
Leadership at the school and district levels will actively assist others in the awareness and application portions of NGPS’ Workplace Wellness Framework.
Opportunities (strategies) for everyone. All employees of NGPS have the opportunity and knowledge to access support in the three areas of wellness ( physical, social, mental ).
Opportunities (strategies) within a small group/cohort model that are designed to meet an individual’s personal target(s) GOAL(S) for physical, social and /or mental wellness.
Opportunities ( strategies ) are designed to meet an individual employee’s physical/social/mental wellness target(s). They are created / customized as needed.