Archive for October, 2008
Why Have a Corporate Wellness Program?
There are a number of reasons why a Corporate Wellness Plan is beneficial.
1. Improved Morale – When the organizational culture begins to change as a result the Corporate Wellness Program, you and your staff members may actually begin to see and feel a new level of energy within the business. Ultimately, one of the [...]
Assessment of Corporate Wellness Programs
It is important to measure the effectiveness of all Corporate Wellness Programs. There are several very simple ways to measure Corporate Wellness Programs:
How many attended the corporate health and Corporate Wellness Program, and was there participation or a visible level of interest?
Use a short and simple pen and paper assessment that people fill out [...]
Corporate Wellness Programs Improve Retention
Employee retention is a challenge. Corporate Wellness Programs can help. providing perks such as incentives to exercise, healthy food, stress management and weight loss programs at work is a way to maintain your staff members satisfied.
Attracting new staff members are also a challenge, and anything you can do to “stand out” from other staff members [...]
Corporate Wellness Programs: Special Situations
Sometimes, Corporate Wellness Programs can take advantage of “special situations” that happen and which offer an excellent opportunity for staff member education and support, at little or no expense to the employer. Not only do these situations help staff members personally, but also they are an opportunity for the employer to be seen in a [...]
Removing the Stigma of Mental Illness and Substance Abuse
Corporate Wellness Programs are also an effective way to educate staff members/parents about substance abuse, sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy, depression, mental illness, learning disabilities, and other issues that affect adults, children, and teens. Arming parents, other relatives, and concerned friends with information is a way to prevent problems in the future, for themselves and their [...]