April 2026 Wellbeing Newsletter
- Serco Wellbeing Team
- 1 day ago
- 10 min read
Spring is the perfect time to refresh your routine and focus on what makes you feel your best. This April, we’re sharing tips, tools, and resources to support your wellbeing—whether it’s boosting your energy, strengthening your finances, or finding a moment of calm in your day. Small actions can create big impact—let’s make this month a step toward feeling great!
In this issue:
Total Wellbeing On-Demand: How Money Smart Are You?
Your financial decisions are often shaped by more than just numbers—they’re influenced by your values, habits, and the world around you. This month’s Total Wellbeing on-demand activity helps you explore what truly drives your financial choices.
What You’ll Discover
How your money values influence your financial choices
Ways external influences—like advertising or social pressures—can impact spending and saving
How to create SMART financial goals
Participate & Earn Rewards Ready to explore what drives your money decisions and set goals that really work for you?
Play the Game: Complete the How Money Smart Are You - Your Money Values & Influences any time in April.
Submit the Form: Fill out the short completion form to confirm your participation.
Earn Wellbeing Tickets: Earn 5 Wellbeing Tickets for completing this activity. Reminder: all tickets you earn give you a chance to earn up to $600 in rewards each quarter!
Dive into the activity, reflect on your values, and turn insights into action!
March Mindful Moments: Take a Mindful Break with TELUS Health
Life can get hectic—sometimes all you need is a few moments to breathe. Take a Mindful Moment with TELUS Health through the Mindful Break series, designed to help you pause, reset, and refocus whenever you need it.
How to Participate
Log in to TELUS Health
First-Time Users: Use the invitation Code sna-employeeID (ex. sna-12356789) to register
Returning Users: Log in using your email address and password set up during the registration process.
Complete any Mindful Break video. Videos include
Submit the completion form: Fill out the quick form after watching the video(s) to confirm you’ve completed the activity.
Earn Wellbeing Tickets:
Complete any one video to receive 1 Wellbeing Ticket
Complete all five videos to earn an extra 5 Wellbeing Tickets
Hit the pause button on your day to breathe and reset—you’ll be surprised how much better you feel!
New Wellbeing Academy: LinkedIn Learning Challenge
There’s never a bad time to focus on your wellbeing and strengthen your mental, emotional, and social health. That’s why we’re excited to launch the Wellbeing Academy LinkedIn Challenge, running now through June 30, to give you practical tools and strategies you can apply every day. Take advantage of LinkedIn Learning’s short, easy-to-follow courses—most only 5–10 minutes—to discover practical tips and strategies you can apply right away.
Here’s how to participate:
Complete up to 5 courses from the list below.
Earn 1 Wellbeing Ticket for each course you complete – up to 5 Wellbeing Tickets total.
Submit the Wellbeing Academy Submission Form to record your completion. You can submit the form each time you complete a course.
Available anytime now through June 30—learn at your own pace!
Courses to explore:
Take charge of your wellbeing, discover practical strategies you can apply every day, and turn learning into action and rewards. Start your LinkedIn Learning challenge today and make this season your healthiest yet!
Wellbeing in Action: Meet the First Quarter Winners
Wellbeing comes to life through the choices we make—supporting our communities, pursuing personal growth, and inspiring others to take positive steps toward a healthier life. We’re proud to recognize our Wellbeing in Action First Quarter winners for demonstrating how everyday actions can make a meaningful difference.
Alfonso Rodriquez turned a lifelong dream into reality by pursuing his goal of earning a degree. With support from Serco’s Tuition Reimbursement and Higher Education programs, he persevered through personal challenges and graduated from the University of Phoenix with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, earning a 3.9 GPA and induction into the Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society—an inspiring example of dedication and resilience.
When a winter storm hit Virginia, Doug Galica stepped up to support his community. He volunteered his time shoveling driveways and helping neighbors—especially elderly residents who needed to reach critical medical appointments. Doug also prioritizes physical wellbeing as an active member of a community basketball team and inspires others to stay active and engaged through his YouTube channel.
Beth McNeal is inspiring others across Serco by openly sharing her wellbeing journey on Viva Engage. After previously losing 70 pounds and later regaining some of the weight, Beth chose determination over discouragement. By sharing her decision to restart her health journey. Her message to keep trying and never give up is motivating others throughout the Serco community to take that first step again.
Judith Obiofuma is also encouraging others by sharing her wellbeing journey and lessons learned. Through her Viva Engage post, Judith reflected on how the Go for Gold Challenge inspired her to strengthen her routine—not only maintaining her consistent workouts but also focusing on improved nutrition, tracking meals, and taking intentional breaks to recharge during busy days.
Congratulations to our First Quarter Wellbeing in Action winners for leading by example and showing how small steps can create a ripple effect of positive change across our Serco community.
Celebrate Wellbeing in Action!
Feeling inspired? Nominate yourself or a colleague and help us shine a spotlight on those truly living wellbeing in action. Share the stories that motivate, encourage, and remind us all how powerful small steps toward health and wellness can be.
Rewards You’ll Love: Winners receive a $200 Wellbeing Reward, and anyone who submits a nomination—whether for themselves or a colleague—has a chance to earn a $25 Wellbeing Reward.
Let’s celebrate, inspire, and make wellbeing contagious! Visit the Wellbeing in Action page to learn more and submit a nomination today!
From Medals to Rewards: Highlights from the Go for Gold Challenge
The Winter Wellness Games have reached the finish line, leaving behind a season defined by effort, focus, and extraordinary results.
From the first event to the final medal, the Go for Gold Winter Wellness Games captured the spirit of the Winter Olympics while championing wellbeing across Serco inspiring employees to move, compete, and prioritize their wellbeing every step of the way.
Medal Winners
Over 200 of you took on the challenge, completing over 6000 activities that tested endurance, focus, and determination—turning everyday wellness activities into a race for the podium.
Gold Medals: 44 employees reached the top milestone
Silver Medals: 51 employees earned strong finishes
Bronze Medals: 33 employees celebrated consistent participation
Wellbeing Reward Winners
The Go for Gold: Rise to the Challenge has officially wrapped up, and it’s time to celebrate! Ten employees will each receive a $500 Wellbeing Reward as part of the challenge finale.
Congratulations to Kerry Smith, Amanda Drake, Daniel Osborn, Kelly Ayers, Heather Ward, Chauntice Purdie, Gil Gurubatham, Heather Banner, Dixon Hicks, and Mildred Bowman for being part of this exciting moment. Thank you for bringing energy and enthusiasm to the challenge! 🎉
Get Ready for More Challenges
Whether you crossed the finish line with a medal or joined for the spirit of the Games, your participation made the Winter Wellness Games a memorable season of achievement. Keep up the momentum—more challenges, Wellbeing Tickets, and opportunities to celebrate your wellbeing are coming soon!
Rise to the Challenge: Stack Your Cash Coming Soon
Ready to give your savings a boost while supporting your financial wellbeing? Starting in May, the Stack Your Cash Challenge invites you to take small, consistent steps to grow your savings, reduce financial stress, and build habits that last.
💰 How it works:
Track your weekly savings goals
Complete fun financial activities and tips
Earn Wellbeing Tickets and celebrate your progress
Sign up today and get ready to stack your cash toward a stronger financial future.
Take Charge of Your Financial Health with TELUS Health
Managing money can sometimes feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Your TELUS Health Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a free benefit available to you and your family, designed to provide support and guidance for all aspects of financial wellbeing. If you’re looking for personalized help, financial counselors are available to guide you through a variety of challenges, including:
Budgeting and overall money management
Credit card debt and rebuilding credit
Student loan concerns
Financial emergencies and assistance options
Mortgages, housing issues, and foreclosure
Bankruptcy considerations
Identity theft prevention and recovery
These counselors can help you understand your options, create a plan, and feel more confident about your financial decisions.
In addition to one-on-one support, TELUS Health also offers a range of online financial resources. The Financial Wellbeing Toolkit and the Achieving Financial Wellbeing CareNow program provide practical guidance and tools to help you take control of your finances at your own pace.
Together, they allow you to:
Assess your financial wellbeing
Manage budgeting, cash flow, and debt
Navigate financial changes
Build savings strategies
Reduce stress about money
Learn actionable steps for planning, saving, and managing debt through easy-to-follow worksheets and advice
Whether you want expert guidance or self-directed resources, TELUS Health makes it easy to take meaningful steps toward financial confidence. Call, log in, or use the mobile app today to start your journey to stronger financial wellbeing.
Safety in Motion: Safety Travels With You
April’s focus on Road & Driving Safety is a reminder that staying safe on the road is part of taking care of yourself. Most work‑related vehicle incidents are caused by other drivers, so being alert and having a simple plan can make all the difference. Spring roads bring changing weather, work zones, and plenty of unpredictability, but a few calm habits help keep the drive smoother: eyes up, fewer distractions, extra space, and patience when things get hectic.
These steady choices protect you, your passengers, and the crews working along the roadway — and they support your sense of confidence and wellbeing on every trip.
And a quick reminder: anyone driving a Serco or customer vehicle must be a Serco Authorized Driver. Reach out to Heidi McCaffray or Kathy Reeves if you need help.
Safety truly travels with you — wherever the road leads.
Preventive Health: Drink Less for Better Health
April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a time to learn how alcohol can affect your health and reflect on habits that support overall wellbeing. Research shows that higher alcohol consumption increases the risk of several cancers—including breast, liver, colon, and throat—and is also linked to high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, liver disease, digestive issues, and a weakened immune system.
The good news is that even small changes can make a difference. Many people who reduce their alcohol intake experience benefits such as improved energy, lower blood pressure, reduced anxiety, and a lower risk of chronic disease. Health experts recommend moderation—no more than two drinks per day for men and one for women (a standard drink is 12 oz beer, 5 oz wine, or 1.5 oz spirits).
Whether you’re trying to drink less or stop altogether, consider the steps below to help you achieve your drinking goals.
Bring awareness to current drinking habits by tracking alcohol consumption.
Be mindful of temptations such as people, places, activities, and emotions by making a plan to stay ahead of them.
Modify drinking behaviors with simple adjustments, such as drinking slow, choosing beverages with lower alcohol content, alternating alcoholic drinks with water, and enjoying mocktails.
Develop new routines. Try alcohol-free days, weeks, or even months to see how you feel, and explore alternative ways to unwind such as physical activity, engaging in favorite hobbies, trying a new activity, or enjoying special nonalcoholic drinks.
Interested in making a plan to drink less? Consider these resources:
Check your alcohol intake: Use this quick tool from the CDC to better understand your current drinking habits.
Find additional support: Visit the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for a list of free and confidential resources.
Access employee resources: Explore tools and support available through the TELUS Health EAP, or reach out directly for confidential guidance.
Take this month as a chance to review your habits, learn about the impact of alcohol, and make thoughtful changes that support your wellbeing every day.
Spring Into Savings with PerkSpot
Spring is a great time to refresh your budget, stretch your dollars, and take advantage of exclusive perks available through PerkSpot—your employee discount platform that helps you save on everyday essentials and big‑ticket buys alike. With deals across more than 25 categories, PerkSpot gives you access to meaningful savings on products and services you already use and love.
PerkSpot’s marketplace includes discounts on travel, electronics, home goods, apparel, health and wellness, entertainment, and more. Check out some of the deals available right now:
30% on first order of organic groceries at Thrive Market
20% off Eco-Friendly home and personal products from Grove
Up to 40% of HP Laptops, tablets, PCs, and accessories
Up to 22% off + $0 Fees on tickets for concerts, theater, and sporting events
Up to 25% off rental cars from Avis, Hertz, and Budget
Stretch your grocery budget with hundreds of coupons on your favorite products.
Using PerkSpot is simple: just log in, browse categories that interest you, and click “Shop Now” on any offer to see how much you can save. With exclusive negotiated prices and seasonal deals, PerkSpot helps you enjoy the things you need and love without the full price tag.
This spring, take a few minutes to explore PerkSpot—it’s a smart way to boost your financial wellbeing while enjoying discounts that help your budget go further.
Meet Maven: 24/7 Support for Every Chapter of Your Life (US Only)
Maven is the world’s largest virtual clinic for women and families that provides around-the-clock support for you and your partner. From the ups and downs of fertility to the joys of parenthood and the transitions of menopause, you now have the guidance you need—at no cost to you.
With Maven you and your partner get access to 24/7 video appointments and messaging with providers from 35+ specialties, a dedicated Care Advocate to help you make sense of your benefits and find the right Maven providers, and hundreds of expert-vetted articles, on- demand classes and drop-in groups.
Maven is with you every step of the way with our personalized programs:
Fertility & Family Building: Navigate fertility treatment options (IUI, IVF, and egg freezing), choose an adoption and surrogacy agency, and find mental health support while trying to conceive
Maternity & Newborn Support: Create a birth plan, navigate infant sleep, get support with breastfeeding and bottle feeding, and meet with postpartum mental health specialists
Parenting & Pediatrics: Get pediatric support, manage your mental health and parental burnout, and talk through behavior and dynamics with parent coaches
Menopause & Ongoing Care: Manage perimenopause and menopause symptoms, navigate the treatment that’s best for you, and learn how to eat healthy to feel strong during the menopause years
If you haven’t explored Maven yet, consider joining the Live Program Overview Webinar on April 8 at 12 PM EST to learn more about the support and resources available to you.
Take a few minutes to set up your account and start exploring. As a reminder, your Maven membership—along with your partner’s—is fully covered by Serco, with no co-pays or in-app costs for visits and resources.
Get started with Maven today and access the support you need, when you need it.
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