Worksite Wellness ProgramsWorksite Wellness Programs

Armed with data, Worksite Wellness Program topic preferences and goals and objectives – and a Worksite Wellness Program

Committee rearing to get things done – it is now time to decide how best to take action. This website supports tools to help you! You

can read about the different types of wellness programs provided by other businesses to get an idea of what could possibly prove

effective for your company. There are Statewide Resources listed as well as national non-profit groups offering resources, and particular

examples of resources available on various wellness subject matters. In addition, keep looking under Steps to an Effective Program for

ideas to get you started!

If your planning phase was well executed, you ought to simply have to follow through with the plans you have already made.

Important Worksite Wellness Program considerations include:

1. 1. Formally Introduce the Worksite Wellness Program and consider policy statements that state the effect of the wellnessprogram. Examples include a general policy regarding the commitment to employee health and safety as well as specific policies such

   as No Smoking, Healthy Eating and Physical Activity.

2. 2. Communicate Your Program: The best planned program with great wellness programs won’t be productive if yourworkers don’t know about it or do not understand the options or how to take part. Communicate your wellness program using a variety

   of methods to be sure the message and “how-to’s” are heard!

   Worksite Wellness Program Communication Strategies might include:

   • Newsletter articles
   • Postings on the company’s intranet or internet
   • A designated Champion of the program
   • Formal or informal meeting to announce program, “the kick-off”
   • Flyers / pamphlets / brochures / table tents
   • Bulletin boards / kiosk where all material is promoted or found
   • Email / phone messages
   • Mailings or distributions
3. 3. Use Worksite Wellness Program Incentives: You will be amazed to find out what people will do for a free T-shirt.Incentives have the potential to both support and innervate participation among workers. Consider both formal or company incentives

   and informal or program rewards/prizes from local resources to reinforce participation in Worksite Wellness . Either way, it’s important

   to support incentives that are enticing and meaningful to your workers.

   Formal Worksite Wellness Program Incentives:

   • Discounts on employee health insurance premiums or co-pays, or contributions to 401K programs, employee stockoptions, or other mechanisms

   Click here for more information on health plan incentive ideas

   • fitness center/Fitness Center discounts or enrollment fee coverage
   • Public transportation vouchers
   • Flexible work time options
   • “Wellness Days” off work

   Rewards or Informal Worksite Wellness Program Incentives:

   • Cash – a most effective incentive!
   • Prize incentives such as gift certificates to healthy restaurants; media player to use while exercising, emergency kits, orany other prizes that would innervate your workers
   • T-Shirts, water bottles, or other inexpensive rewards
4. 4. Review community resources available to support some of the wellness services. The local health department or yourcompany medical care provider may be able to assist you with this information. There are also vendors throughout the State offering

   great wellness services for businesses. They are available to help you strategize and find the best options available.

5. 5. Begin your program as planned documenting information and outcomes as you go such as numbers of participants,dates of activities, and any other special details you are tracking.