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.

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