July 2026 Wellbeing Newsletter
- Serco Wellbeing Team
- 11 hours ago
- 9 min read
Whether you're taking time to recharge, enjoying the outdoors, or working toward personal goals, July offers plenty of opportunities to support your wellbeing. Explore this month's activities, resources, and reminders designed to help you keep building momentum—one choice at a time.
In this issue:
Total Wellbeing On-Demand: Recharge Your Summer
Recharge & Refocus Workshop
Feeling stretched, distracted, or running on empty? Take a moment this month to pause and reset with the Recharge & Refocus Workshop. This short, practical session is designed to help you step back from daily demands, restore your energy, and refocus on what matters most. You’ll explore simple strategies to manage stress, improve concentration, and create space for clearer thinking in your day-to-day routine.
Whether you’re feeling busy, distracted, or simply in need of a reset, this workshop offers easy-to-use tools to help you feel more balanced and in control.
Earn 5 Wellbeing Tickets when you complete the Recharge & Refocus Workshop.
Summer Recharge Challenge
Summer doesn’t have to be packed with travel or big plans to feel restorative. In fact, some of the most meaningful moments come from everyday choices—stepping outside for sunlight, taking a short walk, checking in with a colleague, or giving yourself permission to pause. The Summer Recharge Challenge is about making space for those moments so you can feel more energized, balanced, and resilient throughout the season.
How to Participate & Earn Rewards
Complete at least 5 minutes of any recharge activity and/or complete activities from the Summer Recharge checklist. Activities are designed to be flexible and easy to fit into your routine, helping you build healthy habits across the summer.
Earning Wellbeing Tickets
Earn 1 Wellbeing Ticket for each day you complete at least 5 minutes of a recharge activity
Earn an additional 5 Wellbeing Tickets when you complete at least 5 activities from the checklist
Take part this summer and discover how small daily actions can help you feel more energized, balanced, and refreshed.
Cool Treats & Sweet Moments for National Ice Cream Month
Did you know National Ice Cream Month is celebrated every July, making it the perfect time to enjoy a favorite frozen treat and take a refreshing break during the summer season.
Take a break and celebrate the lighter side of summer with our Cool Treats & Sweet Moments activity in honor of National Ice Cream Month. It’s your chance to pause, step away from your routine, and enjoy a small moment of joy—whether that’s an ice cream, frozen yoghurt, a fruity sorbet, or your favorite chilled summer snack.
How to participate & earn rewards
Choose one or more of the following activities – to earn up to 5 Wellbeing Tickets!
Watch the featured recipe video
Make a healthy frozen treat
Enjoy a sweet treat of your choice
Share a photo of your sweet treat moment
Earn 1 Wellbeing Ticket for each activity completed, plus a bonus ticket when you complete all 4 activities. Once you’ve completed your activity, submit the Cool Treats & Sweet Moments submission form to earn Wellbeing Tickets and celebrate your sweet summer moment.
Enjoy the moment, share your experience, and make time for a little summer sweetness in your day.
Visit the Total Wellbeing On-Demand page to learn more and participate in any or all of the July activities!
Mindful Moment: Summer Sunset Meditation
Take a pause this July with our Mindful Moment activity: Summer Sunset Meditation. Designed to help you slow down and reset, this short guided practice invites you to unwind, breathe deeply, and reflect while focusing on the calm and beauty of a summer sunset.
Whether you complete it at the end of your workday or during a quiet evening, this activity is a simple way to reduce stress, improve focus, and create space for mental clarity. Just a few minutes can help you feel more grounded and refreshed.
Complete the Summer Sunset Meditation anytime throughout July to earn a Wellbeing Ticket and take a meaningful step toward supporting your overall wellbeing.
Wellbeing Academy Q3: New Learning to Support Your Wellbeing Journey
This quarter, the Wellbeing Academy invites you to take a fresh look at your wellbeing with new insights, ideas, and practical guidance designed to support you in work and life. It’s a simple way to stay curious, build awareness, and explore topics that can help you feel your best.
Recommended learning
Begin by reading the Wellbeing Insights e-Magazine, featuring a range of articles and tips to support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
Choose your own learning
Once you’ve completed the recommended read, select up to three additional learnings of your choice. Pick topics that interest you most and support your personal goals and wellbeing priorities.
Earning Wellbeing Tickets
5 Wellbeing Tickets for completing the recommended learning
1 Wellbeing Ticket for each additional learning completed (up to 3)
Take time to learn something new this quarter and invest in your wellbeing in a way that works for you.
Wellbeing in Action: Inspiring Stories Across Serco
Join us in celebrating our Q2 Wellbeing in Action winners! These employees were recognized for their commitment to wellbeing and for making a positive impact on those around them. Through their actions, they have inspired healthier habits, supported colleagues and communities, and demonstrated what it means to put wellbeing into action.
Congratulations to our Q2 winners:
Hazel Pondevida
Joy Kanuk
Hernan Arcingiega
Sandra Puckett
Kelsey Brinson
Rachel Gage
Visit the Wellbeing in Action page to read their stories. Thank you to everyone who submitted nominations and helped shine a spotlight on the incredible wellbeing efforts taking place across Serco.
Wellbeing in Action: Help Us Recognize Everyday Impact
Do you know someone who is making a positive impact through wellbeing—or have you taken steps to improve your own wellbeing and inspire others along the way? Whether it's leading healthy initiatives, supporting coworkers, overcoming personal challenges, giving back to the community, or making meaningful lifestyle changes, we want to hear your wellbeing stories!
Submit a nomination and help us celebrate the individuals who are building a culture of wellbeing at Serco, one action at a time. Winners will receive a $250 Wellbeing reward, and nominators will receive a $25 reward as a thank you for helping us recognize and celebrate wellbeing in action.
Keep an eye out as we continue to celebrate the people who are making wellbeing part of everyday life at Serco—and don’t miss your chance to recognize someone making a difference.
Please note: all submissions will be considered each quarter.
Stack Your Cash Challenge: That's a Wrap!
The Stack Your Cash Challenge has officially come to an end—and what a fantastic result! Nearly 200 employees joined the challenge and over 130 employees took participated each week, staying consistent with their savings and building stronger financial habits throughout the challenge. Together, participants saved over 3000 days throughout the challenge and earning over 2200 Wellbeing Tickets!
Thank you to everyone who participated, shared their progress, and supported the spirit of the challenge along the way. It’s been great to see so many small actions adding up to meaningful progress—proof that steady steps really can make a difference over time.
Congratulations to our winners!
We’re excited to announce our 10 prize draw winners for their participation in the Stack Your Cash Challenge – winning a $500 Wellbeing Prize:
Yong Kim
David Ciscon
Mushir Alam
Shannon Jones
Jan Lauren McNeely
Theodore Thoma
Kristina Rivera-Argueta
Yolanda Scott
Justin Minges
Jane Birmingham
Thank you again to everyone who participated. Your commitment to building positive financial habits is what made this challenge such a success. Keep the momentum going and continue stacking those savings beyond the challenge!
And the excitement doesn’t stop here—another Wellbeing Challenge is on the way in Q3. Keep an eye out for upcoming details and your next opportunity to earn Wellbeing Tickets, build healthy habits, and join colleagues across Serco in a new challenge experience.
TELUS Health: Family Support When You Need It Most
Family life can be rewarding, but it can also come with challenges. Whether you're balancing work and parenting responsibilities, caring for an aging loved one, navigating relationship concerns, or adjusting to a major life change, support is available through TELUS Health.
TELUS Health's confidential Family Support services can help you and your family navigate life's challenges with professional guidance and practical resources.
Family Support can assist with:
Parenting and family relationship concerns
Marriage and relationship challenges
Eldercare support and caregiving resources
Managing family stress and life transitions
Child and adolescent concerns
Emotional wellbeing and family communication
Sometimes having someone to talk to can make all the difference. TELUS Health connects you with trained professionals who can help you explore solutions, build confidence, and develop strategies that work for your family's unique situation.
A real-life example: Imagine you're helping an aging parent while managing work responsibilities and family commitments. It can feel overwhelming trying to balance it all. Through Family Support, you can access guidance, resources, and expert support to help you navigate caregiving responsibilities while maintaining your own wellbeing.
No matter what your family is facing, you don't have to figure it out alone. TELUS Health is here to provide support, resources, and guidance for you and your loved ones—every step of the way.
Connect with TELUS Health Today
Whether you're looking for advice, resources, or someone to talk through a challenge with, help is just a call or click away.
📞 Call: 833-672-3327 (available 24/7)
💻 Online: Access the TELUS Health One platform
📱 Mobile: Download the TELUS Health One app
All services are confidential and available to you and your eligible family members at no cost.
Be Sun Smart: UV Safety Awareness Month
Did You Know just one blistering sunburn can nearly double your risk of developing melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer?
July is UV Safety Awareness Month, a reminder that protecting your skin is important every time you head outdoors. Whether you're working outdoors, exercising, spending time with family, or simply running errands, take a few simple steps to stay protected: apply broad-spectrum sunscreen, wear sunglasses and protective clothing, seek shade when possible, and remember to reapply sunscreen throughout the day.
Check out the Be Sun Smart video to learn simple ways to protect your skin and stay safe in the sun all summer long.
Expert Skin Care at Your Fingertips with MDLIVE Dermatology (Available to Cigna-Enrolled Only)
Skin concerns can happen at any time, but getting an appointment with a dermatologist isn't always easy. That's why Cigna-enrolled employees and covered dependents have access to MDLIVE Dermatology, a convenient virtual care option that connects you with board-certified dermatologists from the comfort of home.
Whether you're dealing with acne, eczema, psoriasis, rashes, suspicious moles, skin infections, or other common skin conditions, MDLIVE Dermatology makes it easy to get expert care. See how easy it is to connect to care and treatment:
Access MDLive by logging into myCigna or using the myCigna app
Select Find Care and find Virtual Care – Dermatology
Upload photos and describe symptoms for dertmaologists to review
Diagnosis and customized treatment plan available within 24 hours
As you spend more time outdoors this summer, remember to keep an eye on your skin and don't ignore changes that concern you. MDLIVE Dermatology offers a fast and accessible way to get answers and peace of mind when you need it most.
Healthy Summer on the Go with Omada (US Only)
Simple ways to keep up your healthy habits while traveling. Summer may be a time for travel, new experiences, and great food. But staying on top of your health goals doesn’t have to take a backseat. With Omada, you get expert guidance and support to help you feel your best–no matter where your summer adventures take you.
Easy travel-friendly health tips from an Omada health coach:
Pack healthy snacks like nuts, fruit or low-sugar protein bars to avoid impulse eating
Choose grilled, baked or steamed meal options when dining out
Stay hydrated by carrying a reusable water bottle and drinking regularly
Small choices like these can help you stay on track while traveling—but lasting healthy habits are easier to build when you have the right support. That's where Omada can help.
If you're looking to improve your health, Omada can help you take the first step. Available to eligible Cigna-enrolled employees and covered adult dependents, Omada is a personalized virtual health program designed to help prevent type 2 diabetes, manage diabetes, improve heart health, and build lasting healthy habits. With Omada, you'll receive:
A dedicated health coach for personalized guidance
A health plan tailored to your goals and lifestyle
Connected devices, such as a smart scale, to help track progress
Interactive lessons, tools, and resources to support your journey
Best of all, Omada is available at no additional cost for eligible participants enrolled in Serco's Cigna medical plan.
Ready to see if Omada is right for you? It only takes a minute to check your eligibility. Visit Omada to learn more and get started.
Move More This Summer with Active&Fit Direct
Summer is the perfect time to refresh your routine, try something new, and invest in your wellbeing. Whether you're looking to build strength, improve flexibility, train for a goal, or simply stay active, Active&Fit Direct makes it easier—and more affordable—to find a fitness option that fits your lifestyle.
With memberships starting at just $28 per month, you can choose from thousands of participating fitness centers, including traditional gyms, boutique studios, yoga, Pilates, boxing, and more.
Why Active&Fit Direct?
Find the right fit for you with access to thousands of gyms and studios nationwide.
No long-term contracts—memberships are month-to-month, giving you the flexibility to change as your needs change.
Save 10%–50% on popular health and fitness brands, including New Balance®, Adidas®, Garmin®, Fitbit®, and more through the Active&Fit Direct Marketplace.
Receive personalized wellness coaching at no additional cost with unlimited virtual sessions focused on fitness, nutrition, stress management, sleep, and overall wellbeing.
Access more than 18,000 on-demand workout videos featuring yoga, strength training, stretching, HIIT, Pilates, and more—perfect for staying active wherever summer takes you.
Whether you prefer working out at a gym, joining a studio class, or exercising from home, Active&Fit Direct gives you the flexibility and support to keep moving all summer long. Explore your options and discover a fitness routine that works for you.
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