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In order for wellness programs
to be effective, proactive support is needed from upper management.
WELCOA (Wellness Councils of America) offers seven benchmarks for the
successful implementation of a wellness program, including senior level
support, a healthy and supportive environment, the collection of data,
and the consistent analysis and evaluation of outcomes. In the future,
employers and employees will be able to utilize the links below to read
further information on workplace wellness and the benefits the
implementation of a program can have for your business.
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Google MapPedometer
This service allows you to draw a walking route in a specific location.
After you have designated the route, it will let you know how long it
is, either in miles or kilometers.
Health Calculators
Health calculators, although not exact, can give a good estimate for
where a person is based on averages. Calculators include Body Mass
Index (BMI), Calorie Burn Rate for your favorite activities, the Cost
of Drinking and Smoking, a Target Heart rate, among others.
Proper Lifting Techniques
Productivity, Health & Safety Concepts is an alliance of
behaviorists, engineers, safety professionals and occupational
therapists who have put together a guide on proper lifting techniques
for the workplace.
March into May
March into May is worksite promotion which aims to increase physical
activity among employees, family and friends. Along with
company-specific programming and incentives, participants are given
weekly tips on physical activity, nutrition and health to help keep up
motivation throughout this 10 week program and beyond. The idea is to
increase awareness of the benefits of physical activity, to increase
participants' activity level, and thereby improve the health and lives
of those participating.
WELCOA (The Wellness Councils of America)
WELCOA focuses on building Well Workplaces and organizations that are
dedicated to the health of their employees. The Well Workplace process
provides a structure or blue print to help organizations build
results-oriented wellness programs, which ultimately help employees
make better lifestyle choices.
Wellsource
Wellsource is a leader in the health management and prevention industry
for nearly 20 years, provides of tools to help organizations develop
successful health management programs. The purpose of Wellsource is to
provide the information and motivation necessary to encourage
individuals and organizations to achieve optimal health.
Partnerships for a Healthy Workforce
Partnerships for a Healthy Workforce (PHW) helps employers understand
how investments in worksite health promotion/disease prevention can
benefit both employers and employees-a win-win proposition. Health
promotion and disease prevention programs can improve productivity,
recruitment and retention, and worksite morale. Health promotion is an
investment in human capital. Employees are more likely to be on the job
and performing well when they are in optimal physical and psychological
health. They are also more likely to be attracted to, remain with, and
value a company that obviously values them. Scientific research shows
that a company's productivity is tied to employee health.
WorkAlert
WorkAlert helps you to develop a Drug Free Workplace, a good way to
protect your bottom line and the health of your employees. Involve key
employees for input and advice and use their Drug-Free Workplace Policy
Builder to create a printable drug free workplace policy that is custom
made for your business.
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