Once you start a program you will have a range of staff member participants. Some will already be very engaged in being active and eating well and your program will only reinforce and enhance their health. On the other end of the spectrum will be staff members who may not engage no matter what you [...]
There are a number of reasons why Employee Health and Wellness Programs are beneficial.
1. Improved Morale - When the organizational culture begins to change as a result of your health promotion efforts, you and your workers may actually begin to see and feel a new level of energy within the organization. Ultimately, one of the [...]
1. Have a current policy outlining the requirements and functions of a broad-based Employee Health and Wellness Program.
2. Have a wellness plan in place that addresses the purpose, nature, duration, resources required, participants in, and expected results of a Employee Health and Wellness Program.
3. Orient workers to the Employee Health and Wellness Program and give [...]
Ten Steps Toward Strategic Employee Health and Wellness Programs
The Employee Health and Wellness Program management world is evolving rapidly. Each month, there are new research findings that support the premise that Employee Health and Wellness Programs and disease management have a long-term impact on health care costs. Many large companies that started Employee Health and [...]
Employee Health and Wellness Programs are crucial to improving the health of our nations. Most adults spend more of their waking hours at work than anywhere else, making it a excellent venue for promoting healthful habits. The worksite organizational culture and environment are powerful influences on behavior and this needs to be put to use [...]
Who needs Employee Health and Wellness Programs? If you work in an office or a worksite or are a member of an organization who spends a considerable amount of time at work, you will benefit from a well-designed worker Employee Health and Wellness Program. Employees spend a minimum of about 200 hours a month at [...]
Employee Health and Wellness Programs at the corporate level are beneficial, right? Wellness statistics clearly show that such Employee Health and Wellness Programs are not only cost-effective to the organization but can assist the staff member in developing a healthier lifestyle. With the rising cost of health care, Employee Health and Wellness Programs simply make [...]
Getting Started - Secure management support
• Justifications for having a Wellness Fair
• Health risk assessments
• Help for high-risk population: smokers, obese workers
• Early detection of diabetes, heart disease risk factors (high cholesterol, high blood pressure)
Wellness Fair Participation - Identify your audience
• Employees only, whole family, retirees?
• Community involvement? Theme?
Wellness Fair Time Line
• Set a date [...]
According to Gordian Health Solutions, the effectiveness of Employee Health and Wellness Programs in improving health and decreasing health care costs is directly linked to incentives: the more substantial the incentives, the higher the success rate. Incentives can range from tokens of achievement, such as t-shirts, water bottles and sports equipment, to more substantial financial [...]
Preventing injuries is a high priority for employers, especially in factory settings such as Honda. That’s why the organization offers several initiatives—including line-site process evaluations —to identify potential hazards and help reduce the chance of injury. As part of an early intervention program, Honda workers who are feeling pain can receive a massage of the [...]
