WELLNESS. As an employee at the University of Gothenburg, you enjoy many different health and fitness benefits. In addition to the wellness allowance provided by your employer, you can also receive a membership discount at many different health and fitness centers.
Employees have the opportunity to purchase memberships or subscriptions to several different health and fitness centers at a reduced rate. To take advantage of these discounts, you must show your GU card or proof of employment, as well as proof of identification. Learn more about the different wellness discounts and the health and fitness centers that offer reduced rates on the Keep-Fit pages under Working at GU: http://www.medarbetarportalen.gu.se/anstallning/arbetsmiljo-och-halsa/din-halsa/friskvard-och-friskvardsersattning/friskvardsrabatter/
The University of Gothenburg reimburses up to 2000 dollars in costs for certain types of fitness-focused wellness activities per calendar year. Learn more about the wellness allowance on the Keep-Fit pages under Working at GU: http://www.medarbetarportalen.gu.se/anstallning/arbetsmiljo-och-halsa/din-halsa/friskvard-och-friskvardsersattning/friskvardsrabatter/
All employees also have the right to engage in exercise or other wellness activities for one hour a week during working hours without loss of wages. Learn more about the fitness hour on the Keep-Fit pages under Working at GU: http://www.medarbetarportalen.gu.se/anstallning/arbetsmiljo-och-halsa/din-halsa/friskvard-och-friskvardsersattning/friskvardsrabatter/
TEXT: JOHN EDSTRÖM