The first step in developing your wellness/Health Promotion Program is to understand your organization and how Health Promotion Program will fit into the current structure.
By researching your corporation’s history with similar wellness programs and eliciting feedback from peers, you can find the best solution for your company.
Wellness Program – Research Questions
Find out if Wellness Program has been done in the past. If so, what worked and what did not?
Was it widely accepted?
Was health promotion programming successful? Why or why not?
What does your corporation hope to gain from beginning a Health Promotion Program?
Answers to these questions will help you start the process of creating a culture of wellness within your organization. It is imperative that you assess the environment before starting a health promotion program.