Seven Spokes To Wellness™: Sample Workplace Wellness Programs

Over 125 Workplace Wellness Programs You Might Want to Steal

Use the suggestions below to enhance your Comprehensive Wellness Program. This compilation of Wellness Programs is from current research and was presented by Beverly at the Best Practices Forum.

This is not a complete list, but it can certainly help you to evaluate the programs you do have and see where you may need to add programs in order to keep your employees healthy, engaged, and productive.

Workplace Wellness Programs Based On The Seven Spokes To Wellness™

Living Healthy Programs

Environment Strategies

violence prevention in the workplace sessions
equity in the workplace evaluation
harassment policy and training
literacy/numeracy programs
skill enhancing training
air quality and sick building testing
decorate with a plant wall
implementation of a a smoke-free workplace/location
fire safety, hazard control and WHIMS Training
injury prevention, CPR/First Aid, emergency response programs
improved access signage
installing safety guard rails
work station evaluation
access to standing desks
ergonomic and repetitive strain reduction training/stretching
tips to prevent eye strain
host walking meetings
health and safety written and implemented policies/Safety Audits
access to bike racks, showers and change areas to encourage fitness
make stairs bright and attractive and post signs to encourage their use
incentivize ride sharing

Attaining Balance Programs

childcare and eldercare programs and information
family planning information
parenting classes
retirement planning
personal responsibility leave
availability of alternative work arrangements such as telecommuting, job sharing
work-family-life transition support
partner with a laundry service
anger management and family violence
budgeting, financial counselling, tax preparation courses
money safety tips – ATMS, credit cards, understanding credit reports
advertising and promotion of community support groups
cafeteria take-out program
access to will, power of attorney, and estate experts
vacation planning and safe travel tips
bereavement information and leave
shift work and lifestyle programs
corporate policy on limiting overtime and extended work hours
work-life balance tips in newsletters
corporate family days – bike rodeos, BBQ, picnics
volunteering and promotion of charity/causes – United Way, MADD
other information sessions on chemical free lawn and garden care, menopause, infertility, lice prevention, poisoning, fire safety, seat belts and booster seats, playground safety, internet safety, home safety and energy efficiency, swimming pool safety

Dynamics & Culture Strategies

clearly communicated vision and mission
clear and accurate job descriptions and supportive appraisal system
employee empowerment through decision-making, pace of work and connection to corporate goals, (on-line tools that connect to goals such as Baxter Healthcare)
two-way communication training
‘no lunch hour’ meeting rules unless it is a lunch ‘n’ learn
absenteeism and attendance program
career tracking, (on-line tools like Pfizer)
continuing education reimbursement
job rotation, special project assignments
time management and interruption management
clearly defined change and complaint/suggestion processes
email and technology guidelines and training
ensuring full vacation usage
encouraging healthy shift work rotations and full use of breaks
conflict management training
handling negative attitudes workshops
management training – scheduling, incentive and recognition programs, workload impact, communication and feedback skills, conflict management skills and support skills, priority setting

Employee Health Services

access to an EAP
on-site medical services
workplace medical examinations
health risk screening and counselling including blood pressure, blood cholesterol, blood glucose clinics, thyroid, bone density screening, prostrate, depression
encourage self-exams – breasts, testicles
medical surveillance programs
promotion of and access to immunization and flu shots
clearly defined disability case management
active rehabilitation and return to work initiatives
self-care education (see health living programs)
disease management information and presentations including diabetes, stomach disorder, arthritis, asthma, allergy, pain control, foot and back care programs, chronic fatigue, migraines
health on-line with continuous learning/reminders/tips
fitness appraisals
health and safety fairs
hand-washing tips and reminders
visiting your doctor guide – tips to efficiency
links and information on-line help lines

Remuneration & Benefits

Support Building

fitness breaks and stretches
team challenges and corporate sport teams such as soccer, volleyball, and hockey
use employees who are in-house experts e.g., gardening, yoga, construction
celebrate birthdays, anniversaries – other significant dates and achievements
5 minute catch up at the beginning
daily/weekly team chats and check-ins
social hour and dj for a day – bring music and celebration together
allow pets at work
high 5 boards
acknowledgement and gratitude sharing at the end of the week

Don’t have the time or the resources to decide on the right workplace wellness programs for your employees? Need advice on how to get started? Let Beverly help! Contact Beverly today to help move your workplace wellness programs forward.

Note:

Utilize these critical components of a comprehensive workplace wellness program to promote the health and wellness of your employees and the success of your organization. Develop appropriate stress management strategies to decrease the causes of stress and the stress symptoms within your workplace by drawing on the S-O-S Principle^TM and Seven Spokes To Organizational Wellness^TM.

Tip:

It is important that you ensure that you implement the right workplace wellness programs for your organization, as opposed to getting caught in the flavour-of-the-day trap.

If you have some strategies to share – comment on this posting!

Additional Resources

Corporate Wellness E-briefs

Building A Well Workplace – Four Reasons Why Health Promotion Makes Good Business Sense

Corporate Wellness Programs – A Business Case

Workplace Wellness: Critical Questions In Putting Wellness Programs Together

Workplace Wellness: Measuring Wellness Outcomes

Workplace Wellness: 5 Reasons Why Excellent Programs Fail

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