The City of San José strives to provide employees with a positive, educational, and supportive environment, fostering a culture of health and wellness. That’s why we offer a comprehensive employee wellness program designed to help our employees lead happier, healthier lives both at work and at home.  

Our employee wellness program includes a range of activities and resources, designed to promote physical activity, mental and emotional well-being, and financial wellness. From fitness and nutrition classes to stress management workshops or financial planning for retirement we have something for everyone.  

• Virtual fitness classes: We offer a variety of fitness classes, including yoga, Pilates, and strength training taught by certified instructors 
• Physical Activity Challenges: Wellness challenges are promoted throughout the year that focus on physical activity such as our annual Walktober Challenge. 
• Ergonomic Assessments: We provide ergonomic assessments to help employees adjust their workstations for optimal comfort and productivity.  

Mental and Emotional Health: 

• Stress management workshops: Our stress management workshops are designed to help employees reduce stress, increase productivity, and improve overall well-being. 
• Mindfulness and meditation sessions: We offer mindfulness workshops and an annual meditation series to help employees increase focus and concentration, reduce stress, and improve their overall well-being. 
• Employee assistance program: We have an employee assistance program (EAP) to help employees cope with personal and work-related stressors. 

• Retirement Planning: We provide resources and guidance on retirement planning, including our 457 Deferred Compensation plan, investment options, and pension benefits. 
• Educational workshops: We offer educational workshops to help employees understand the basics of budgeting, investing, and to explore strategies for saving. 
• Portfolio analysis: Employees have an opportunity to meet with our onsite Voya Financial representatives to help understand their current investments and make necessary adjustments to reach their financial goals.  

The City of San José is committed to promoting health and wellness among our employees. We encourage all employees to take advantage of the resources and activities we have to offer.  

Want to know more about the Benefits and Perks of City of San José Employees? 

Visit our Benefits and Perks website to learn how the City of San José supports and invests in our employees so they can focus on providing outstanding service to our community. 

The Employee Wellness Program page is now located in SharePoint!  It can be accessed through the direct link, the HR Hub, or through the QR Code via your mobile device.  Please visit for upcoming Webinar information, Health & Wellness information, Recipes, and much more!

Contact

For more information about wellness, e-mail Human Resources-Employee Benefits at HRBenefits@sanjoseca.gov.