TOOL Promoting Healthy Workplaces

Do you know what constitutes a successful results-oriented workplace wellness program? The Wellness Council of America says it does. In fact, WELCOA says it has identified seven benchmarks for success:

• CEO support
• Creating cohesive wellness teams
• Collecting data to drive health efforts
• Carefully crafting an operating plan
• Choosing appropriate interventions
• Creating a supportive environment
• Carefully evaluating outcomes
  

If you are seeking to institute a program for your employees or think you need to retool your existing plan, WELCOA’s model may be of some value to you. You can take a look at the council’s “Absolute Advantage” report for guidance or, for a quicker overview, see the executive summary.