Being in a good space to connect and support others starts with you, and checking in on your personal well-being.

The Workplace Health and Well-being website offers many resources and ways to take care of your health and personal well-being.

It is important to cultivate your social connections – in and outside of the workplace. This can be done in many creative ways.

The connectME committee at McMaster welcomes staff and faculty to invite their loved ones to our programs. Watch closely for our future events to be posted!

Looking for activities for you and your loved ones this summer? Learn more with the City of Hamilton and see what events and bucket list experiences they have to offer!

Our workplace and the way we work is constantly changing, and the hybrid work environment is here to stay. This brings a new view of what work-life balance truly is. It is important to work with yourself and others to have a work-life balance that works best for you.

Learn more on how to Cultivate Work-Life Balance with this LinkedIn Learning Path

Looking for quick tips and additional resources? Please visit Workplace Strategies for Mental Health.

There are many ways to get involved and support our community!. Check out some of the ways you can connect with your community (visit the “Supporting Local” section on our site for local shops and BIAs!)

Mealshare – Buy a meal at a partner restaurant and they donate a meal to someone in need

Subscribe to the Office of Community Engagement mailing list

Find out how to get involved with and support the United Way

Check out your local BIA for shopping ideas:

Dundas Village BIA: https://downtowndundas.ca/

Concession St BIA: https://www.concessionstreet.ca/

Barton Village BIA: https://www.bartonvillage.ca/

WestdaleVillage: http://www.westdalevillage.ca/

Downtown Hamilton: http://downtownhamilton.org/

Locke Street: https://www.lockestreetshops.com/

AncasterVillage: http://www.shopancastervillage.com/ 

Employee discount program – Work Perks – https://hr.mcmaster.ca/employees/health_safety_well-being/my-well-being/employee-discount-program/

Handmade House in Dundas and Burlington for local artisans https://www.thehandmadehouse.ca/