Posted by Worksite Wellness | Posted in worksite wellness programs | Posted on 31-12-2008
At times Worksite Wellness Programs have been instituted as public relations vehicles intended to enhance the corporate image with little concern for improvements in employee health. Companies who are truly committed to enhancing employee health and wellness, are organizations who have worked to include Worksite Wellness Programs into the organization’s mission statement. With this commitment, policies and procedures can be written to address short and long term goals of increased employee health, productivity, and morale. These policies and procedures are critical to the establishment of supportive organizational cultures conducive to employee health and wellness.
• Active employee involvement in Worksite Wellness Program committees and organization decision making
• Availability of flextime work schedules
• No smoking policy
• Drug use policy and testing
• Motor vehicle seat restraints and the use of other protective/safety equipment
• Sexual harassment policy
• Family leave programs
• Consistent and frequent awards and recognition of employee work efforts