A Workplace Worth Working In

From Self-Care to We-Care

SELF-CARE to WE-CARE

THE BALANCE

Resilience requires both:

I Care
(personal responsibility)

We Care
(organizational support)

I CARE
(Self-Care)

You take intentional actions to support your own wellbeing:

Prioritize daily wellness habits (sleep, exercise, nutrition)

Use coping strategies in stressful moments (pause, breathe, step away)

Set boundaries between work and personal life.

Engage in activities that promote well-being and fulfillment

Self-care must be practiced intentionally and consistently

WE CARE
(Organizational Culture)

You create an environment where your team can thrive:

Model self-care behaviors (respect time off, reinforce boundaries)

Create opportunities for connection and shared experiences

Involve team members in meaningful work

Recognize contributions and celebrate successes

Encourage team support and communication

Culture is shaped by what you model and reinforce daily

WHAT THIS LOOKS LIKE IN PRACTICE

Positive Emotions

Shared moments (team meals, celebrating wins)

Engagement

Involving staff in meaningful work

Relationships

Building connections inside and outside work

Meaning

Connecting work to impact on animals and the community

Achievement

Recognizing successes and team contributions

A healthy workplace requires both individual and organizational effort to prevent:

Burnout | Stress | Compassion fatigue

REFERENCES

Madeson, M. (2017). Seligman’s PERMA+ Model Explained: A Theory of Wellbeing.

Animal Friends. Compassion Fatigue Handbook

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA

PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT IN ANIMAL SHELTERS

Andrea Montaño Hernandez, MVZ

A Workplace Worth Working In

From Self-Care to We-Care

SELF-CARE to WE-CARE

THE BALANCE

Resilience requires both:

I Care
(personal responsibility)

We Care
(organizational support)

I CARE
(Self-Care)

You take intentional actions to support your own wellbeing:

Self-care must be practiced intentionally and consistently

WE CARE
(Organizational Culture)

You create an environment where your team can thrive:

Culture is shaped by what you model and reinforce daily

WHAT THIS LOOKS LIKE IN PRACTICE

Positive Emotions

Shared moments (team meals, celebrating wins)

Engagement

Involving staff in meaningful work

Relationships

Building connections inside and outside work

Meaning

Connecting work to impact on animals and the community

Achievement

Recognizing successes and team contributions

A healthy workplace requires both individual and organizational effort to prevent:

Burnout | Stress | Compassion fatigue

REFERENCES

A Workplace Worth Working In

From Self-Care to We-Care

SELF-CARE to WE-CARE

THE BALANCE

Resilience requires both:

I Care (personal responsibility)

We Care (organizational support)

I CARE (Self-Care)

You take intentional actions to support your own wellbeing:

Self-care must be practiced intentionally and consistently

WE CARE (Organizational Culture)

You create an environment where your team can thrive:

Culture is shaped by what you model and reinforce daily

WHAT THIS LOOKS LIKE IN PRACTICE

Positive Emotions

Shared moments (team meals, celebrating wins)

Engagement

Involving staff in meaningful work

Relationships

Building connections inside and outside work

Meaning

Connecting work to impact on animals and the community

Achievement

Recognizing successes and team contributions

A healthy workplace requires both individual and organizational effort to prevent:

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Burnout | Stress | Compassion fatigue

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REFERENCES

I Care
(personal responsibility)

We Care
(organizational support)

I CARE
(Self-Care)

WE CARE
(Organizational Culture)