Employee Wellness Newsletter
July 2026
Between leadership transitions, departmental reorganizations, and shifting workloads, 2025 felt unpredictable. When our environment feels unpredictable, maintaining our equilibrium can be draining.
This year, we are shifting our focus toward what we can influence.
Our 2026 wellness theme is Building Consistency.
By anchoring ourselves in simple, reliable routines, we can reclaim a sense of agency and steadiness, even when the workplace feels unsettled
WEBINARS/CLASSES/COURSES
Wellness in 30
Online
Strength Training for Managing Aches, Pains, and Chronic Conditions
Learn how strength training can help improve mobility, reduce pain, and support overall health for individuals experiencing everyday aches, chronic pain, and long-term health conditions. Participants will learn how properly designed strength-training programs can improve muscle strength, joint stability, physical function, and quality of life while helping to manage chronic conditions safely and effectively.
This Wellness In 30 is provided by Tami Clark.
Summer Fitness Series
Hybrid
Strength for Chronic Pain and Illness
Chronic aches and pains, or chronic illness, shouldn't prevent you from engaging in gentle movement. This month's classes include:
- Chronic Pain Conditioning
- Joint Friendly Exercises
- Asthma
- Chronic Health Conditions
View the calendar for days and times.
Cooking Demonstration
July 9
Vegetables Beyond Salad
This session focuses on simple snack ideas that make vegetables easier to enjoy throughout the day, including dips, roasted snacks, and grab-and-go options that work for busy schedules.
July 22
Whole Grain Adventure Snacks
Whole grains can provide lasting energy, improved fullness, and more variety than many people realize. Participants will prepare popcorn mixes and other grain-based snack creations. This session highlights practical upgrades to everyday snacking habits.
Balance Break
July 15
Bingo
Step away from your desk and join us for a lighthearted round of Bingo! Small prizes and plenty of good vibes included.
Fitness Classes
Total Body Conditioning - 9:15 am
Tuesdays/Fridays, In-Person or Online
Join us each week for a Total Body Conditioning class. Each class will work the whole body using a variety of strength training equipment. Great for beginners and those with an advanced fitness background. Classes will be held in a hybrid format.
PEHP WELLNESS
Wellness On Demand
Whether you’re trying to be more active, improve your eating habits, or boost your mental well-being – you can now choose your own path to wellness from a menu of options.
Find a PEHP wellness program of your choice from the new on-demand webpage to jump-start your journey to a healthier you.
And as always, you can earn cash rebates when you participate in various programs.
BLOMQUIST HALE WEBINARS
Blomquist Hale will provide webinars and workshops on a monthly basis.
Navigating Mental Health for LGBTQIA+ and their Allies
July 8 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Online
Participants will learn the common and unique emotional and psychological needs of the LGBTQIA+ community as well as how best to advocate for ourselves and our LGBTQIA+ family, friends and co-workers.
Values, Confidence, and Decision Making: Enhancing Clarity for Improved Outcomes
July 23 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Online
This professional presentation explores the critical role personal values play in shaping decision-making processes, levels of confidence, and emotional well-being. Participants will learn how gaining clarity about their values can improve the quality of their decisions, reduce anxiety and distress, and foster greater self-assurance. The session will provide evidence-based strategies to identify and align values, empowering individuals to make choices that are consistent with their core beliefs and goals. Ideal for individuals seeking to enhance their leadership, resilience, sphere of influence, and overall effectiveness.
Assess Your Stress
July 28 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Online
Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or stretched too thin? Join our July stress management workshop to learn where you fall on the stress continuum-- and practical, evidence-based strategies for reducing stress, improving resilience, and restoring balance in your daily life.
BLOMQUIST HALE SUPPORT GROUPS
Blomquist Hale will provide support groups at no cost.
Women's Group
Occurs the 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
This group offers a supportive and welcoming space for women to come together to discuss concerns, ask questions, and share their lived experiences. While every woman’s perspective is unique, there is a shared sense of connection that can be found through listening to and learning from one another.
Our hope is to create an environment where participants can better understand themselves through the stories and insights of other women, normalizing common struggles, fostering a sense of unity, and building meaningful support. We also recognize that sometimes a little humor can go a long way, and we welcome moments of lightness alongside the deeper conversations.
We Are Here (LGBTQIA+)
Occurs the 1st and 3rd Wednesday each month | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
This group offers a safe, affirming space where LGBTQIA+ individuals can connect and share experiences. It is our hope that this group can help reduce isolation, foster a sense of belonging, and provide emotional support from others who understand the unique challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Leadership Support- Helping Each Other Provide Persuasive and Inspirational Leadership
Occurs the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
This group is designed to provide a space for meaningful connection, shared learning, and real-world leadership growth. Each session will begin with a leadership principle, theme, or prompt that serves as a starting point for open discussion. From there, the conversation will be driven by the group—drawing on the collective experiences, challenges, and insights of participants. This is a peer-led environment rather than a lecture or presentation. All participants need to come with their cameras on and ready to engage.
URS WEBINARS
A convenient, hassle-free way to learn. You can participate in any URS webinar using your computer or phone. Pre-recorded presentations are available if you are unable to attend.
These presentations are open to all employees, whether on a URS retirement plan or not.
The Quiet Path to Wealth
August 4 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
In a culture fascinated by entrepreneurs, influencers, and overnight success stories, financial security can seem reserved for only the elite few. But the average Utah public employee has a real path to long-term financial security — one that’s much quieter. This webinar explores how consistent saving, steady investing, smart financial habits, and maximizing benefits can gradually build real wealth over time.
Can I Retire Early
August 11 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
No one ever tells you it’s time to retire. Many people assume they need to reach traditional milestones like age 65 and Medicare eligibility. But depending on your savings, benefits, and lifestyle, you may be closer than you think. This webinar can be a great first step to understanding when retirement can be possible for you.
Aging Well
August 17 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Take a deep, practical look at the five keys that shape a healthy, fulfilling retirement. We’ll explore how purpose, social connection, physical well‑being, mental vitality, and your living environment work together to support a longer, happier life. Whether you’re planning ahead or already retired, you’ll gain simple, research‑backed insights and everyday strategies to help you thrive in the years ahead.
Understanding Mortgage Rates
August 19 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
This webinar explores the key factors that influence mortgage interest rates, including market conditions, inflation, and individual borrower profiles. It also covers practical guidelines for evaluating whether refinancing makes sense based on your financial goals and current loan terms. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of how to make informed mortgage decisions.
Is a Roth Conversion Right for Me?
August 27 | 9:00 am - 10:30 am
August 31 | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Is a conversion to a Roth savings account (paying taxes on a traditional retirement balance now) right for you? In this webinar, we’ll discuss considerations for converting (or not converting) traditional retirement money into Roth savings plans. You’ll learn about URS’s new Roth plans and what they may mean for your Roth conversion options.