Healthy Hawks Workplace Signature Program

Healthy Hawks Workplace Signature Program for Teams

This 12-month team challenge provides three optional paths to well-being that include assessing, planning, learning and reflecting. Interested in applying, but you aren't able to? Email us and let us know why!

Start any time! Fill out the application and a member of HR's Employee Leadership, Learning & Engagement team will connect with you to help get you and your team started on your collective path to well-being in the workplace (minimum of 5 employees to a team). Please remember, supervisor approval is required for any programming that takes place during your normal working hours.

Apply today!

Bronze Level

Hours of Engagement: 8-14

Requirements: Teams who wish to achieve the bronze level should complete 8-14 hours of engagement, including the following:

• One 60-minute team meeting with a member of the Employee Leadership, Learning & Engagement team to explain the program and help your team chart your path to well-being
• One pre-approved well-being assessment (i.e. CliftonStrengths or other assessment to be determined by coach) and team debrief with a coach
• One well-being mini-retreat (planned and attended by members of the team)
• One team reflection journal after each retreat
• One team community outreach project
• One team physical or spiritual well-being activity of your choice
• One team sustainability or financial well-being activity of your choice
• One final team reflection (verbal or written) at the end of the 12 months (submit to the same member of the Employee Leadership, Learning & Engagement team from the start of the program) during which your team will receive your completion certificates

Silver Level

Hours of Engagement: 14-20

Requirements: Teams who wish to achieve the silver level should complete 14-20 hours of engagement, including the following:

• One 60-minute team meeting with a member of the Employee Leadership, Learning & Engagement team to explain the program and help your team chart your path to well-being
• Two pre-approved well-being assessments (i.e. CliftonStrengths and another assessment to be determined by coach) and team debrief meetings with a coach
• Two well-being mini-retreats (planned and attended by members of the team)
• Two team reflection journals (one after each retreat)
• Two team community outreach projects
• Two team physical or spiritual well-being activities of your choice
• Two team sustainability or financial well-being activities of your choice
• One final team reflection (verbal or written) at the end of the 12 months (submit to the same member of the Employee Leadership, Learning & Engagement team from the start of the program) during which your team will receive your completion certificates

Gold Level

Hours of Engagement: 20-26

Requirements: Teams who wish to achieve the gold level should complete 20-26 hours of engagement, including the following:

• One 60-minute team meeting with a member of the Employee Leadership, Learning & Engagement team to explain the program and help your team chart your path to well-being
• Three pre-approved well-being assessments (i.e. CliftonStrengths and other assessments to be determined by coach) and team debrief meetings with a coach
• Three well-being mini-retreats (planned and attended by members of the team)
• Three team reflection journals (one after each retreat)
• Three team community outreach projects
• Three team physical or spiritual well-being activities of your choice
• Three team sustainability or financial well-being activities of your choice
• One final team reflection (verbal or written) at the end of the 12 months (submit to the same member of the Employee Leadership, Learning & Engagement team from the start of the program) during which your team will receive your completion certificates

FAQs

Who can participate on a team?

Any full-time, permanent employee at UNCW can participate. Each team must have a designated "team leader" who will be responsible for working with a member of the Employee Leadership, Learning & Engagement team to plan and manage the team's goals and progress.

What can I expect during the initial 60-minute meeting?

During this meeting, your team leader will work with a member of the Employee Leadership, Learning & Engagement team to collaboratively create your team's customized plan for this signature program. This includes determining which assessment(s) your team will complete, discussing how to structure your team "kick-off" meeting, setting expectations for the mini-retreat, brainstorming community outreach projects, and determining team reflection requirements, as well as identifying helpful resources.

What are the requirements for the reflection journal entries?

The specific requirements for your reflection journals will be determined by your team leader during the initial meeting. For example, some teams choose to complete written journal entries while others prefer verbal reflections recorded in a voice-recording or video app. These reflection journals do NOT need to be submitted; they are completed using the honor system.

What is required for the final reflection?

Your team's final reflection should evaluate your team's successes, challenges, and future goals in relation to goals set in the initial meeting. The exact deadline and specific requirements (i.e. length, format) will be established during the initial meeting. Your team's final reflection will be delivered during the reflection meeting.

Who tracks our progress?

You do! Your team is responsible for tracking your progress in the way that works best for your team.

Do I have to participate in the signature program to take advantage of Healthy Hawks Workplace (HHW) workshops?

No! HHW workshops are open to all UNCW employees. You do NOT need to participate in the signature program to participate in these individual programs.