***Check out our Benefits Landing Page to stay in the know about all the benefits we offer at the City of Gahanna!

• We have a new wellness program called PeopleEQ powered by WellRight!
  • Check your inbox! Look for an email from PeopleEQ@wellnessiq.net — it includes your link and instructions to register. If you did not receive the email, please contact HR@gahanna.gov
  • Earn rewards! Details on incentives, requirements, and the full program guide are all on the Wellness tab of the City of Gahanna Benefits Landing Page.
  • Our wellness program with PeopleEQ started on November 1, 2025 – you can already begin completing activities in PeopleEQ.
  • Check out the BUZZ BREAK and HONEY-DO LIST sections for upcoming activities that will EARN YOU POINTS!
  • What’s the best part about PeopleEQ? 🤔 Well, it’s YOU, the PEOPLE! And PeopleEQ knows that everyone is different. That’s why you’ll see the LEARN. GROW. CONNECT. section, which allows you to choose from a wide variety of challenges that fit your personality and interests, including the option to create your own challenge! (Who else is excited for a Pokémon challenge?? You can even invite peers to join you!)
• WHY THE FOCUS ON WELLNESS??
  • It’s good for you, and it’s good for the city!  
    • Enhances overall employee health and wellbeing
    • Boosts engagement, productivity, resilience, and adaptability
    • Reduces stress and improves mental health
    • Decreases absenteeism and presenteeism
    • Fosters teamwork and social connection
    • Helps to manage high-cost health conditions by spotting issues earlier and finding solutions faster

10 Benefits of Workplace Wellness Programs | Boost Employee

Choose To Invest In Yourself!

Winter & Indoor Exercise Safety Tips

• Warm up first: Cold muscles need extra time to loosen up to prevent injury.
• Dress appropriately: Wear layers outdoors; choose breathable clothing and supportive shoes indoors.
• Clear your space: Remove clutter, cords, or loose rugs before indoor workouts.
• Stay hydrated: You still need water, even if you don’t feel thirsty.
• Start slow: Ease into new or returning routines and listen to your body.
• Choose safe activities: Opt for low-impact indoor workouts or outdoor paths free of ice.
• Know when to rest: Skip workouts in unsafe conditions or if you’re not feeling well.

Security Hints and Tips from IT

Using your credit card at a gas station pump or drive-up ATM is quick and convenient. However, despite retailers following the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, or PCI DSS, to protect your information, cybercriminals are finding ways to steal your information. Cybercriminals are using technology called “card skimmers” to read and record your card information in seconds. Although retailers regularly check for card skimmers, learning how to protect yourself at gas station pumps and ATMs should be a priority now more than ever.

How Do They Work?

Card skimmers are physical devices that cybercriminals attach to the credit card reader of an ATM or gas pump. The card skimmer then reads the magnetic strip on the card to gather your full name, the card number, and the expiration date. Once the skimmer reads your card information, the cybercriminals can sell your information or use it to gain access to your bank account. These skimmers are designed to fit tightly over the real card reader at the gas station and ATM, making them undetectable if you don’t know what to look for.

How To Avoid Card Skimmers

To protect yourself against card skimmers, follow these helpful tips:

• Shake and pull the card reader. If the card reader is loose or looks tampered with, go inside the bank or gas station and report it.
• Go inside. Going inside the gas station or the bank will reduce the risk of encountering a card skimmer since the card readers inside are less likely to be tampered with. If you are making a payment, consider paying with cash while inside to completely eliminate skimmer risk.
  • If mobile payment options like Google or Apple Pay are available, you can avoid using your physical card entirely. These mobile payment options are secure and convenient.

• 1/13 @ 12p: From Goals to Growth: Habits That Stick (NFP Webinar – Earn 100 Points!)
  • Register through PeopleEQ > Home > Wise & Well Webinars > Attend the Webinar in January
  • These are offered every other month!
• 1/19: City Hall CLOSED for Holiday Observation
• 2/1-2/28: Sweet Dreams Challenge through PeopleEQ
  • Track your sleep for 25 days and earn 300 points – learn more through  PeopleEQ > Activities > Company Challenges > Sweet Dreams