Staff Wellbeing

At LPS, we believe in supporting staff in focusing on their health, happiness and work-life balance. As part of our commitment to the 2024-2029 LPS Strategic Plan and Staff Wellbeing, we’ve curated meaningful resources like EHA Wellness, Vitality, Continuum, and BenefitHub.

These programs are designed to provide staff with tools and support, empowering you to stay healthy, find balance, and thrive in your personal and professional lives. By prioritizing wellness, we’re creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported so you can continue the important work you do for students.

EHA Wellness

The Educators Health Alliance (EHA) Wellness Elevate program is a voluntary health improvement initiative supporting LPS staff in leading healthier, happier lives

Incentives

  • $150 VISA gift card in September for staff meeting Elevate requirements: 3 Completed challenges, Health risk assessment survey and Elevate health form signed by you and your provider within the Sept.1-Aug. 31
  • $25 Electronic Amazon Gift Card drawings for completers of challenges and quarterly trackers
  • Small related incentive items for some challenges

Note: All gift cards are taxable income

Benefits

  • Fully Private and Confidential
  • Personalized Health Assessments
  • Wellness Challenges
  • Core Wellness Trackers
  • Partner Programs
    • Money Wellth
    • Headspace: Free app subscription
    • WW (formerly Weight Watchers): Discounts

Eligibility

Staff: Includes staff who are offered LPS health coverage who work more than 17.5 hours per week. No matter if you choose coverage or not, you may take part

  • Open to staff who are offered LPS medical insurance, regardless of whether they participate or not.
  • Join EHA Wellness at any time at www.ehawellness.org (New to benefits eligibility? It may take a few weeks for the system to have you in/processed. Once insurance is active, or about 30 days, so is your EHA Wellness)
  • New program year starts Sept. 1

How to Take Part

  1. Visit EHA Wellness or access through the LPS portal.
  2. Watch for emails from EHA Wellness about Elevate program opportunities that include your personal EHA Wellness code, or use the code lookup on their website to get started

Support

  • Tech support for Elevate EHA Wellness resources is accessible via email: contact@ehawellness.org
  • For questions about programs and challenges, Contact LPS Wellness: Michelle Welch at mwelch@lps.org 402-436-1728 or Laurie Oxley at loxley@lps.org 402-436-1593
Access EHA Wellness
Vitality

Vitality is a fully customized, voluntary resource to meet you where you are and helps move you forward in personal goals, with some amazing rewards

Incentives

  • Staff: $300 in instantly available electronic gift cards from POINTS reaching levels
    • $50 Silver
    • $100 Gold
    • $150 Platinum
    • Download as you reach each award
  • Spouses: $175 in electronic gift cards
    • $25 Silver
    • $50 Gold
    • $100 Platinum
    • Download as you reach each award
  • Unlimited additional gift cards from Vitality BUCKS all year
  • Account will receive all Vitality BUCKS for both you and your spouse if they enroll as a joint account (The LPS staff member, “Holds the checkbook”
    for your family)
  • Bonus! LPS Wellness and Elevate activities provide points and bucks in Vitality

Note: All gift cards are taxable income

Benefits

  • Fully Private and Confidential
  • Personalized Health Assessments
  • Engaging Goal Setting
  • Rewards and Recognition
  • Flexible, Easy Activity Tracking
  • LPS specific, community, BCBS resources

Eligibility

Staff: Includes staff offered LPS health coverage, working more than 17.5 hrs per week. No matter if you choose coverage or not, may take part

  • Open to staff offered LPS medical insurance, NO MATTER if taking part or not
  • Join Vitality at any time (New to benefits eligibility? It may take a few weeks for the system to have you in-processed. Once your insurance is active-or about 30 days, so is your Vitality)
  • New program year starts Sept. 1

Spouses: Spouses covered by LPS insurance BCBS medical or dental are part of Vitality Join Vitality at any time throughout the year

How to Take Part

  1. Download the app or visit www.PowerofVitality.com
  2. Complete registration (Small red print below login)
  3. Earn points by taking the health assessments to receive personalized recommendations
  4. Option to link a fitness tracker or app to begin to track progress and earn points seamlessly

Support

Access Vitality
BenefitHub

BenefitHub is your resource for exclusive employee savings and lifestyle benefits. This platform offers discounts, cashback rewards, and access to additional tools to support your financial and personal well-being.

Benefits

  • World’s Largest Discount Marketplace
    • Save on travel, shopping, dining, entertainment, and more.
  • Cashback Rewards
    • Earn 2%-20% cashback on everyday purchases and big-ticket items.
  • Lifestyle & Voluntary Benefits
    • Access insurance options, wellness programs, financial tools, and more.
  • Easy-to-Use Platform
    • Accessible across all devices and fully customizable to meet your needs.

Eligibility

Open to all LPS employees

How to Take Part

  • Sign in at portal.lps.org
  • Select BenefitHub
  • Complete your registration
  • Follow your emails for offers

If you have questions

  • Julie McAndrew of LPS 402-436-1595 of Human Resources Benefits is the lead for all things Benefit Hub
Access BenefitHub via LPS Portal
Continuum

Continuum is a free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) designed to help LPS employees balance work, family, and personal life.

Benefits

  • Counseling Services
    • Free, confidential counseling to support emotional well-being.
  • Financial & Legal Support
    • Coaching, consultations, and tools for financial and legal challenges.
  • Webinars & Trainings
    • Access to expert-led webinars and personal or professional development training.
  • Wellness & Lifestyle Tools
    • Resources for stress management, parenting and overall well-being.
  • Learning Center
    • Explore topics like emotional well-being, workplace success, health and disaster preparedness.
  • Interactive Tools
    • Assessments, financial calculators and dietitian-reviewed recipes.

Eligibility

Open to all benefit-eligible LPS employees

How to Take Part

  • Log in using LPS username and password
  • Login credentials in the latest edition of EdNotes in
    your email inbox or by contacting benefits@lps.org
  • www.4continuum.com or 402-476-0186
Access Continuum

LPS Wellness—Open to ALL LPS Staff

Workout Wednesdays for Staff

Wear comfy shoes and be extra active. Donate for a button to wear and gain the privilege to wear blue jeans or dress fitness fabulous (Think classy PE teacher) on Wednesdays. Payroll monthly deductions or one-time donation are available. Funds support TeamMates and LPS Wellness efforts

Nutrition or Fitness Health Coaching through UNL Senior Students

6-8 week individualized coaching program through health coaching by senior students at UNL for LPS staff/spouses. Coaching is professor guided and may be done mostly via zoom, with some in person opportunities. Usually offered during UNL spring semester; watch for announcements. No cost to you

Holiday Hold’em, Maintain Instead of Gain Promo

Opportunity to keep your scale steady from Thanksgiving through Winter Break. No one sees your weight but you. Prize drawings for those who complete the activity and report their results

Special Opportunities Throughout the Year

In addition to managing staff programming for Vitality and EHA Wellness, LPS Wellness partners across the community for grants and targeted activities. Keep watching LPS emails, wellness champion messages, Ed Notes and for messages with bonus opportunities for you.

Combined Student and Staff Opportunities

  • Fall Theme: Train Your Brain for the Power of Positive Thinking
  • Winter Theme: Reconnect with Life, Finding Balance with Tech
  • Spring Theme: Adventure and Explore with Nutrition

LPS Wellness Staff: