Maynooth University values its employees and is committed to maintaining and enhancing a good working environment. It has in place a range of services and policies to support the wellbeing of employees and help them to achieve their work goals and to balance their work and other roles.
These services and policies are outlined below:
MU Workplace Wellbeing Statement (August 2021)
The University is committed to providing a healthy working environment and improving the quality of working lives for all its employees. This wellbeing statement aims to support the University’s mission and core values of freedom of thought and expression, freedom from discrimination, collegiality, transparency, trust, dignity, respect, and to recognise that employees are its greatest asset.
The Inspire Workplace Services is a support programme provided by the University for employees. The programme provides a confidential counselling service, designed to assist employees in dealing with any issue that adversely affects their health, wellbeing, personal or professional life.
If you have a problem that is troubling you, then you can get help and support by contacting Inspire Workplace Services on free phone number 1800 201 346 or by clicking on Maynooth University's Workplace Services Hub.
To access the Maynooth University's Inspire Workplace Services Hub please click on the following link for access details: Inspire Workplaces-How to Register
This is an employee assistance programme which offers 24/7/365 Helpline Support, including:
Human Resources invited all employees to participate in our inaugural Employee Wellbeing month – May 2021.
A number of webinars and workshops to support and promote employee wellbeing were made available to all employees.
Our Employee Wellbeing Month Infographic summarises the activities that took place during May. We would like to thank everyone for their participation and engagement with these events.
In addition to our live Employee Wellbeing Month webinars, the Library and Human Resources developed a virtual exhibition.
This exhibition provides details of a range of library resources relating to wellbeing, which are accessible to employees and students.
Employee Wellbeing Seminars (Online) - Upcoming Dates:
For information on the above employee wellbeing seminars view the Learning & Development Directory.
Employee Wellbeing eLearning - A total of 16 Employee Wellbeing eLearning courses, are now available when you login with your Maynooth University Windows username and password. The provides more information on the eLearning courses available.
See Change Workplace Pledge - Maynooth University has signed up to the See Change Workplace Pledge as part of our on-going commitment to support awareness of Mental Health.
The next Mental Health Awareness Workshop for Heads of Department/Managers, which is facilitated by See Change, is scheduled for Wednesday 3rd November 2021 (09:20 - 13:00).
See Change have developed a Guide to Understanding Mental Health Stigma, a See-Change-Workplace-Booklet and a See Change Briefing doc for Managers.
With the unprecedented events of Covid-19, See Change’s 8th Annual Green Ribbon campaign was more important than ever before to ensure national mental health awareness and support was encouraged during these challenging times.
Please see the
Green Ribbon Impact Report 2020
for more information.
HR Policies (A-Z) - deal with areas of employee wellbeing
Work-life balance
Equality & Diversity
To support your wellbeing during this unprecedented period, Human Resources have a number of online wellbeing webinars available to all employees.
Working from Home Wellbeing Guides:
The Health & Safety Authority (HSA) - offer a range of supports on addressing work related stress, including a work related stress worksheet for employees
The HSE offer mental health supports and online courses including a video-based wellbeing programme. This evidence-based programme provides a unique opportunity for people to learn more about mindfulness, gratitude, self-care and resilience. As we continue to adapt our lifestyles to deal with COVID-19 and are faced with different challenges, Minding Your Wellbeing aims to provide simple tools and guidance to develop and maintain a positive outlook by looking after our mental health and wellbeing.
'In this Together' campaign offers guidance on minding one's mental health, coping at home, eating healthy and tips on staying active.
Mental Health Ireland also offer a range of supports in the form posters, tips, videos, podcasts and articles - no login/account required, as well their Mental Health Ireland - Supports & Resources Directory