Health And Wellness In The WorkplaceHealth And Wellness In The Workplace

A vital first step in organizing your company’s wellness program is the formation of a Corporate Wellness Program Committee. The focus of the Corporate Wellness Program Committee is to plan, promote, and implement the program. The Corporate Wellness Program Committee establishes continuity, motivation, and broad ownership of the program as well as supports an excellent vehicle for communication.

So who ought to be on the Company Wellness Program Committee? Consider appointing the following people/departments to your Company Wellness Program Committee:

• Upper Management within your business
• Union representatives
• Human Resources (HR) department
• EAP
• Information technology
• Communications
• Health and safety department
• staff members interested in health and wellbeing

Building a efficacious Worksite Health Promotion Program requires employee time as well as money. Some larger companies may invest 20 hours per week for three to six months preparing all the steps prior to starting a Worksite Health Promotion Program.

Anywhere from 4 to ten people meeting monthly equals a Corporate Wellness Program Committee. A mission statement for the Corporate Wellness Program Committee should be developed by the second meeting. This way, everyone knows what the Corporate Wellness Program Committee is working toward.

Once a wellness program has been established, the committee’s size and meeting schedule may change. Still, no fewer than 4 participants should meet at least quarterly so the group – and the wellness program – does not fade away.