Why Complete a Employee Health and Wellness Program Environment Assessment?
The purpose of completing the assessment is to identify your jobsite’s strengths and areas in need of improvement. The assessment will lead your workgroup to recommend actions for changes to make the worksite more supportive of healthy behaviors (i.e. healthy food choices in vending machines, policies […]
Once you start a program you will have a range of worker members. 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 individuals who may not engage no matter what you do. The […]
Have a current policy outlining the requirements and functions of a comprehensive Employee Health and Wellness Program.
Have a wellness plan in place that addresses the purpose, nature, duration, resources required, members in, and expected results of a Employee Health and Wellness Program.
Orient staff members to the Employee Health and Wellness Program and give them copies […]
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 healthcare costs. Many large businesses that started Employee Health and Wellness […]
Who needs Employee Health and Wellness Programs? If you work in an office or a worksite or are a member of an company 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 worker in developing a healthier lifestyle. With the rising cost of healthcare, Employee Health and Wellness Programs simply make sense. So […]
According to Gordian Health Solutions, the effectiveness of Employee Health and Wellness Programs in improving health and decreasing healthcare 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 awards, […]
Preventing injuries is a high priority for employers, especially in factory settings such as Honda. That’s why the company 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 staff members who are feeling pain can receive a massage of […]
Benefits of Nutrition Programs
Nutrition directly impacts nearly every aspect of physical and mental health. A healthy diet can help protect against such conditions as heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, stroke, certain cancers and depression. Obesity, which is among the most common conditions linked to diet, affects a record number of Americans.
The American Journal of Health […]
Benefits of Fitness Initiatives
Exercise reduces weight, lowers risks of heart attack and stroke, helps to control blood pressure and diabetes, and improves mood. Studies increasingly show that exercise may also help reduce the occurrence of certain types of cancer. Researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently documented another major advantage: exercise […]