Workplace Wellness

1.0

• More than 30 years old

• 4P Approach (pry, poke, prod and punish)

• Lack long-term results

4PApproach

• HRAs & other screenings = Prying & poking

• Extrinsic incentives = Prodding

• Missing out on incentives = Punishing

BlindingFlashof the

Obvious

• Many people don’t like their employers knowing their personal business

• Many people don’t like being told what to do by their employers about something as personal as their health

WorkplaceWellness

2.0

• The simple joys of living

• Empowering employees

• Creating a positive workplace

• Getting people connected with others

SimpleJoys

ofLiving

• A chat with a friend

• A refreshing walk outdoors

• Petting a dog or cat

• Listening to a child’s laugh

EmpowerEmployees

• Make own health decisions

• Make own goals

• Provide simple, sound information

Createa Positive

Workplace

• People enjoy coming to work

• People want to contribute as much as possible

GetPeople

Connected

• In the workplace

• In the community

• Developing friendships

• Discovering enriching experiences around them

DefineWellness

“Wellness is fun, romantic, hip, sexy, and free. People who practice it are better looking, have higher morale, superior bowel movements, and more anti-bodies against disease. They also become wildly popular, tax exempt, and get elected to office.”

– Donald B. Ardell, PhD

DefineWellness

• Start from the right perspective: that of the participant

• What’s in it for the participant?

• What makes it enjoyable for the participant?

EmphasizeHolistic

Health

• Career Wellbeing

• Social Wellbeing

• Financial Wellbeing

• Physical Wellbeing

• Community Wellbeing

Step 1:Form

aWellness

Team

• Composed of employees gives workers a sense of ownership

• Use the word “team” instead of “committee”

• Include a broad mix of employees

WellnessTeam

Duties

• Plan

• Promote

• Run

WellnessTeamRoles

• Meeting facilitator• Meeting

recorder/secretary• Leadership liaison• Statistician• Resources liaison• Participant liaison• Event coordinator• Communications

coordinator• Email coordinator• Social media coordinator

Step 2:Brand

YourWellness

Efforts

• Name

• Logo or symbol

• Catchy tagline

Step 2:Brand

YourWellness

Efforts

• Tone

• Less is more

• Ask for input

Step 3:Organize

YourWellness

Efforts

• Physical Health

• Emotional/Mental Health

• Food

• Movement

• Finances

Step 4:Identify

AllAvailable

Resources

Resourcesat the

Workplace

• Conduct a site survey

• Encourage employees to fill out an interest questionnaire

Resourcesin the

Community

• Hospitals and Medical Professionals

• Local Farmers• Grocers• Restaurants and Chefs• Personal Trainers• Fitness Shop Owners• Non-Profit Agencies• Other Businesses

Resourcesat the

State Level

• State Health Department and Other Health-Related Agencies

• State-Supported Colleges and Universities

• State Chapters of National Health Organizations

Resourcesat the

National Level

• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (healthfinder.gov)

• American Heart Association

• American Diabetes Association

• American Cancer Society• Red Cross• Academy of Nutrition and

Dietetics

Step 5:Establish

anEditorial

Calendar

• National Health Observances

• Seasons of the Year

Elementsof

EditorialCalendar

• What topics you’ll cover each month

• What media you’ll use• Who will be responsible

for creating the communication

• When work on each piece needs to start

• When the piece is due• When you plan to

distribute the piece

Typesof

Media

• Print• PDFs• Electronic

• Email• Texting• Social Media• Videos

Step 6:Create

Relevant,Accurate,EngagingMessages

• Why are you creating the content?

• Are you using credible sources?

• How are you presenting the information?

Relevant Content

• Why are you creating this communication?

• Who do you want to reach?

• What does your audience want?

• How can you tell a compelling story?

AccurateContent

• Consider the source

• Focus on quality

• Be a skeptic

• Look for evidence

• Check for accuracy

• Beware of bias

EngagingContent

• Avoid long blocks of copy• Stick to one focus per

message• Use Plain English• Be positive and

inspirational• Specify with examples• Use photos• Use cartoons• Use videos

Step 7:Launch

YourWellness

Efforts

• Plan a kick-off event

• Get the word out

Kick-OffEvent

• Food

• Activities

• Handouts

• Giveaways

Step 8:Plan

Events&

Programs

• Think “fun” & “fresh”

• Be creative & resourceful

Events:How Many

toHold

• One Major Event/Quarter

• Smaller Events/Every Few Weeks

Events:Using

Incentives

• Hold a drawing

• Giveaway to first X-number of people who attend

• Giveaway to everyone who attends

Events:Using

Incentives

• T-shirts

• Water bottles

• Drawstring backpacks

• Silicon wristbands with your logo or wellbeing message

• Stress balls

Events:Debriefing

• How many people attended the event?

• What did people say about the event?

• What about the event went well?

• What about the event would you change to make it better?

• Do you want to do this event again?

Step 9:MeasureSuccess

• Track how many employees participate in events and programs

• Survey employees

EmployeeSurvey

• Allows you to ask participants the same questions in the same way

• Easy to tally responses

• Provides you with numbers to show management

EmployeeSurvey

• Reassure employees that it’s confidential

• Make anonymous• Avoid corporate speak• Be brief• Use close-ended

questions• Send out reminders to fill

out survey

Step 10:Maintain

andImprove

Wellness

Hold an annual wellness planning meeting, preferably in the fall

BudgetRequests

• Be thorough

• Be persuasive

• Arm yourself with numbers

KeepCurrent

onWellness

• Attend conferences

• Participate in webinars

• Connect with others in workplace wellness groups on LinkedIn

WorkplaceWellness

2.0Wrap-Up

It’s about focusing on empowering employees to take control of their health and life.

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