Archive for October, 2008
Worksite Wellness Program, Worksite Wellness, Worksite Wellness Program Committee
Why it’s important and how to do it
The Worksite Wellness Program Vision
A Worksite Wellness Program vision statement is a concise statement that summarizes the purpose and goals of your business’s commitment to creating a Worksite Wellness Program. Taking the time to clarify and describe your business’s Worksite Wellness Program vision can provide a focus and [...]
Employer Worksite Wellness Program Committee
Sample Worksite Wellness Program meeting agendas and topics for discussion
Is your business’s Worksite Wellness Program Worksite Wellness Program Committee new? Has it existed on paper but been inactive for a while? In either case, some of the following may be appropriate agenda items for your first Worksite Wellness Program meetings. You [...]
Establishing a Worksite Wellness Program Committee
A representative Worksite Wellness Program Committee is a cornerstone of a successful Worksite Wellness Program, regardless of the size of the business.
Membership of your Worksite Wellness Program Committee
Aim for a committee of a manageable size (no more than 15 members, depending on your business’s size). Your Worksite Wellness Program Committee should represent all employee groups [...]
Determining a budget for creating a Worksite Wellness Program
Establishing a Worksite Wellness Program need not be expensive, but will require the commitment of some financial resources. If possible, include the Worksite Wellness Program in your business’s annual business plan and budget as you do for other efforts important to your business’s success.
How much to budget for the Worksite Wellness Program?
There is no one-size-fits-all [...]
Finding a Worksite Wellness Program Coordinator
Finding an individual to lead your business in creating a Worksite Wellness Program
Without a qualified Worksite Wellness Program coordinator to lead and manage your business’s creation of a culture of wellness, efforts can be scattered and momentum can stall. While it’s vital that the creation of a culture of wellness be someone’s priority, not [...]
Worksite Wellness Program: Gaining Upper Management Support
Strong and visible upper management support for the Worksite Wellness Program promotes health and is vital to securing needed Worksite Wellness Program resources (staff, time, and money) and implementing recommended changes.
1. Identify a Worksite Wellness Program champion
In a small business, there may be a single leader who is the clear choice to champion the Worksite [...]
Establishing a Worksite Wellness Program
The worksite environment is a powerful, but frequently overlooked, element in managing worker health. Here we will identify some of the best-practices in creating a Worksite Wellness Program that supports your organization’s employee health strategy and allows workers to take charge of their own health. For example, a Worksite Wellness Program that includes [...]