If you were not able to attend the 2024 Benefits Information virtual session, here is a recorded version.
2024 Benefits Information Recording
Please start at the 14:00 minute mark.
If you were not able to attend the 2024 Benefits Information virtual session, here is a recorded version.
2024 Benefits Information Recording
Please start at the 14:00 minute mark.
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As summer comes to an end and children start heading back to school, family life can get hectic. It’s important to remember – and share with your children – some key tips that will help keep them safe and healthy throughout the school year.
Transportation
Whether your child rides a bike, walks or takes the bus to school, there are some tips to help make sure your child arrives safely at school.
While at school
Many school-related injuries are preventable. Take a moment to discuss with your child some safety areas at school. Here are some reminders for the upcoming school year:
For other resources:
Race to Finish Step Challenge with Wellworks July 24, 2023 – September 3, 2023
Walk an average of 7,500 steps per day throughout the six-week challenge to earn credit towards completion of a wellness activity.
Check your progress at the Wellworks For You Mobile App!
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On average, Americans who work full-time spend nearly eight hours a day at their work site. As your employer, we want to help promote physical activity not only at home but in the workplace as well. Regular physical activity is one of the most important things people can do to improve their health. Moving more and sitting less have tremendous benefits for everyone, regardless of age, sex, race, ethnicity or current fitness level. As you start your physical activity journey, remember to consult with your doctor.
What are some benefits of being physically active?
Physical Activity Recommendations
For more information around physical activity, click the links below:
Move more, sit less!
Wear sunscreen & insect repellent
Keep cool in extreme heat
Eat a healthy diet
Rethink your drink!
With summer starting, it’s a good time to learn about UV radiation and the effects that exposure has on the body, as well as ways to protect yourself and prevent sunburns, sun damage, and skin cancer.
UV radiation is a form of invisible radiation that comes from naturally from the sun’s rays. It can also be used in an artificial form such as tanning beds and sunlamps, and less commonly in certain types of lights and lasers. While UV radiation offers some benefits, such as Vitamin D, overexposure can lead to health risks to the skin and eyes, such as sunburn, skin cancer, and eye diseases such as cataracts and macular degeneration.
There are three different types of UV rays
How to protect yourself and family:
Resources:
MARCH 6, 2023 – APRIL 16, 2023
Join your coworkers on a virtual walking tour through some of the country’s beautiful National Parks! We will begin our six (6) week journey at Canyonland National Park, making stops at Arches, Bryce Canyon, and Zion National Park before finishing at the iconic Grand Canyon National Park. We do not expect you to complete the route – just use it as scenery throughout your journey!
SIGN UP TODAY!
SIGN UP
REGISTER FOR THE CHALLENGE
1. Log into your Wellness portal on the Wellworks for You app or online at www.wellworksforyoulogin.com.
2. Click Challenges from the portal homepage.
3. Select the Tour of National Parks Walking Challenge to view the challenge dashboard.
4. Click Join to become an active participant in the walking challenge.
5. Select how you would like to appear on the leaderboard.
*Google Chrome is the recommended browser when participating in challenges on the Wellness Portal.
PARTICIPATE
REQUIREMENTS TO EARN CREDIT
Choose one (1) of the options below to track your steps:
• Devices and Apps: Sync your device or everyday fitness app to the Wellness Portal by clicking MENU>Device/App Connect>Connect Device/App. Locate your device and follow the prompts to sync with the Wellness Portal.
• Manually Track Steps: Track your steps in the Challenge Dashboard by clicking the + Track Steps button located under the My Progress section.
• Apple Health: Apple users must sync via the Wellworks For You mobile app to transfer data from the Apple Health App and Apple Watch.
*Sync only one (1) device/app for accurate step counts. Manually entering steps will override any existing steps for that day, even if they came from a device/app.
Steps must be entered by 4/16/23 at 11:59pm EST.
EARN A REWARD
INCENTIVES FOR COMPLETION
Participants must average 6,000 steps per day throughout the six (6) week challenge to earn credit for one (1) Additional Activity toward their 2023 Wellness Program!
WELLNESS PORTAL LOGIN INSTRUCTIONS
EMPLOYEE & SPOUSE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Go to https://www.wellworksforyoulogin.com/
2. You will be asked for your Username and Password
3. Your Username is STR plus your 7-digit employee ID OR your spouse’s 7-digit employee ID number followed by sp
• Employee Example: STR0034567
• Spouse Username Example: STR0034567sp
4. Your initial password for the first-time logging into your Wellness Portal is the year you were born and the last four digits of your Social Security Number (SSN).
• Password Example: Birth year of 1983, and the last four digits of your SSN is
5181, your password is: 19835181
5. The first time you access your Wellness Portal you will be prompted to change your password
Please Note:
• Employee IDs are 7-digits in length, including leading zeros.
• Employee IDs are displayed on the company badge and pay statements.
• If you accessed your account already during the 2022 Wellness Program, please use the same credentials as they have not changed.
FORGOT YOUR USERNAME/PASSWORD
1. Go to www.wellworksforyoulogin.com
2. Select the Forgot Username or ForgotPassword link
3. Follow the instructions to retrieve your username or password
EASY ACCESS ON YOUR SMARTPHONE
To participate in the challenge from your smartphone, simply log into the Wellworks For You App and select Challenges>National Parks Walking Challenge. Choose to enter steps, view the live Challenge Leader Board, or update how you appear on the Leader. Download the app by searching Wellworks For You in the App Store or Google Play Store.