Work-life and well-being | Human Resources

Personalized support for what matters most to you

Connect one-on-one at no cost to you with therapists, specialists and other experts who work at UK too. Appointments are available to you and your family members.

Appointments currently available in-person or online

Mental health therapist

Financial expert

Health and wellness coach

Dietitian

Exercise specialist

Elder care specialist

Tobacco cessation specialist

A connected, caring work community

Employee Affinity Groups (EAGs) are employee-led communities that provide opportunities to connect with colleagues, share experience and engage in personal and professional growth.

Each group brings together employees with common backgrounds or interests. All UK employees are welcome to participate in any group — whether to learn more, build relationships or contribute to conversations across the university.

For more information about the groups, please contact the HR EAG Liaison Azetta Beatty at Azetta.beatty@uky.edu.

We’re donating leave time and money to colleagues in need

Shared leave donations and requests

Experiencing challenges? HR is here to help! Please contact us.

Talk to a mental health therapist

Get professional, confidential support for any workplace or personal challenge.

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News

May 12, 2020

FSA grace period extended through 2020 plus more relief

Unused funds stay through year-end, next year's health care rollover amount increases, plus newly eligible expenses In an announcement from the IRS shared on May 12, 2020, the IRS Notice 2020-29 allowed employers to provide relief for employees with flexible spending accounts that experienced disruption due to COVID-19. For example, employees who set aside money in their FSA for a scheduled surgery could not spend it because “nonessential” medical services were postponed.

May 05, 2020

Reduced hours and unpaid leave options for summer and winter now also available for fall

Update! Reduced hours and unpaid leave options extended through August 28, 2021 Traditionally, the university offers two voluntary options for staff interested in working fewer hours during winter and summer seasons. During those seasons, any interested and eligible staff may request to:

April 28, 2020

Forgetfulness: Is it Covid-19, Normal Aging or Something Else?

In a world afflicted with the coronavirus, many of us are working from home, managing our lives under lockdown and worrying about the health and safety of ourselves, our families and our communities. We are all feeling a bit more stressed than we were just a few months ago, and this may be causing our memories to be a bit foggy. I seem to be misplacing my glasses and my phone more often and I can never keep track of which day it is. Stress can do that. It can impair your memory.

April 15, 2020

What is EMDR therapy?

EMDR is an evidence-based therapy that helps people heal from traumatic and overwhelming experiences. If you are experiencing fear, terror, overwhelming shock, guilt or grief related to COVID-19, the mental health therapist team is now offering EMDR for all UK employees to assist with recent traumatic events and/or prepare for ongoing therapy intervention.