When developing a extensive Wellness Program, make sure that it consists of a variety of awareness, lifestyle change, supportive environment programs, policies and activities that target risk behaviors, and the needs and interests of the workers.
It’ll be vital that you review and revise existing policies governing such areas as tobacco use sections and the staff cafeteria.
Tips on designing a Wellness Program –
• Develop activities based on your plan objectives addressing the specific needs of your workers. Focus on those topics that are of greatest interest to your workers and the greatest needs of your company, in that order. Avoid topics with narrow appeal.
• Keep it simple. Design the Health Promotion Program so it is easy for the participants to understand and track.
• Integrate a combination of activities to include awareness, educational, and behavior elements.
• Pick activities in which every employee can participate.
Suggestions for your Wellness Program –
• Challenges. Activities that focus on practicing a desired behavior that continues for 4-8 weeks and focuses on specific topics (like physical activity, nutrition, or stress management).
• Learning experiences. This includes seminars, videos, and classes.
• Behavior changes (like tobacco use cessation). You could or may not offer interventions at the worksite. Notwithstanding, you should encourage person to make lifestyle changes that they want to make even without an external incentive.
• Education on illness management. for example, support and education groups for diabetes, high blood pressure, etc.
• Learing new skills. for example, CPR and first aid.
• Preventive screenings like blood pressure, cholesterol, and vision.
