Develop a wellness program that will not only help to keep your employees healthy but also combat increasing healthcare cost, reduce absenteeism, increase productivity, and improve morale.
This unique guidebook will show you how to assess and identify workplace health risks and implement custom solutions that will improve the overall wellness of your biggest asset - your employees! Wellness programs do not have to be complicated or expensive. Let this guidebook be your first step toward developing a healthier workplace.
Also includes assessment tools, forms, educational materials and handouts which are ideal for training.
Table Contents
Introduction
What is Workplace Wellness (and can it really work)?
Wellness Defined
Chapter 1
Linking Wellness to Business
Linking Wellness Goals to Business Outcomes
The Importance of an Effective Wellness Program
Profiles of Successful Workplace Wellness Programs
But Can Employee Behavior Really be Influenced to Change
Chapter 2
Step 1: Create a Wellness Champion Among Senior Management
Make the Business Case for Workplace Wellness
Give Wellness the Respect It Deserves
Chapter 3
Step 2: Assess the Current Level of Wellness in Your Workplace
Make the Business Case for Workplace Wellness
Give Wellness the Respect it Deserves
Chapter 4
Step 3: Create a Customized Operating Plan
Mission Statement
SMART Objectives
Specific Initiatives
Implementation Timeline
Evaluation Plan
Budget
Legal Issues
Chapter 5
Step 4: Launch Your Wellness Program
How to Run an Effective Health Fair
Chapter 6
Step 5: Communicate, Educate, Motivate, Empower
Communicate
Educate
Motivate
Empower
Chapter 7
Step 6: Measure, Assess, and Adjust
Employee Satisfaction Measurement
Wellness Measurement
Financial Measurement
Putting it All Together
Appendices
Appendix A: Legal Considerations
Appendix B: Assessment Tools
Appendix C: Wellness Program Forms
Appendix D: Training Resources
Appendix E: Educational Materials
Appendix F: Wellness Web Resources
