Wellness Programs Flashcards
What is a Wellness Program?
A program designed and offered by the employer to promote employee health and fitness. Offered to employees as an overall health benefit and as a preventative measure to help avoid illness.
What is an EAP?
Employee Assistance Program
Workplace safety and employee wellness programs have a direct impact on:
Company Productivity Workers' Compensation Claims Employee Absenteeism Faster Return to Work Health Care Costs Profitability Reduced Stress Improved Overall Health Improved Interpersonal Relationships
Example Wellness Activities
Health Risk Assessment Screenings Self Help Material Counseling Classes and Seminars Weight Loss Programs Flu Shots Onsite Massage Fitness Facilities Smoking Cessation
Is a wellness program a stand alone program?
No, wellness programs can be administered with an employee assistance program.
What is the goal for a Wellness Program?
To promote employee health and fitness.
What metrics are used to measure Wellness Programs?
Improved Productivity
Fewer Sick Days
Lowered Health Insurance Use
Improved Employee Recruitment and Retention
Fewer Worker Compensation Claims and Premiums
What are the ROI (return on investment) potential with Wellness Programs?
Healthcare Cost Savings
Productivity increases due to a reduction in absenteeism in sick days.
Improved fitness for duty that results in greater efficiency.
What are the 6 pillars of a Wellness Program?
- Multilevel Leadership
- Alignment with business goals and programs.
- Scope, Relevance, and Quality
- Accessibility
- Partnership
- Communication
Explain “Multilevel Leadership”, the first pillar of a Wellness Program.
Leaders within all levels of the organization must be passionate, persistent, and persuasive.
Explain “Alignment with business goals and programs”, the second pillar of a Wellness Program.
Wellness programs should be a neutral extension of a firm’s identity and aspirations.
Explain “Scope, Relevance, and Quality”, the third pillar of a Wellness Program.
Wellness program should include individual opportunities for involvement, personal and team goal settings, and counseling in help improvement.
Explain “Accessibility”, the fourth pillar of a Wellness Program.
Health fairs, flu shots, fitness rooms and equipment, and other onsite programs and opportunities that will make the wellness initiatives more attractive and accessible to employees.
Explain “Partnership”, the fifth pillar of a Wellness Program.
Partnerships such as yoga classes, gyms, meditation, and other classes.
Explain “Communication” the sixth pillar of a Wellness Program.
Effective communication must overcome potential barriers such as sensitivity of personal health issues and geographic, demographic, and cultural differences related to wellness initiatives.
