Employee Wellness Program

​Finding a solution to combat rising healthcare costs and health issues is no easy task for any company. One-way employers are tackling this dilemma is by implementing a culture of wellness tied to an employee-based wellness program. So, what is an employee wellness program?  An employee wellness program is a set of coordinated and comprehensive health promotions and protection strategies that are implemented by an employer. The program may include things such as healthy snacks, transit options, health screenings, discounted gym memberships, yoga at work, and accessibility to discounted health goods and services.
  
The best employee wellness programs are successful at the execution of the four components to create an effective program. These four components are essential for a behavior change which is the catalyst to healthier choices.

1. Awareness and education – Each communication and / or activity that an employee is exposed to helps the individual learn about good health practices and becoming self-aware.
2. Motivation – Its necessary to utilize a variety of motivation tools and techniques as motivation is not a one size fits all.
3. Skills and Tools – This is the “how” of behavior change. This can include things such as providing portion control education, healthy options company cookbook, stress management techniques, etc.
4. Culture and Environment – Taking a look at your company and creating an environment that supports the desired change. Do your policies reflect promoting health? Is the company workspace setup to promote health? Do you have convenient affordable accessibility to healthy food options?

It’s important to remember that an employee that does not feel good about their wellbeing often becomes disengaged and productivity decreases. 
 
If you require assistance creating and implementing a Workplace Wellness program or any other matter related to your business, please contact us at info@dsahrsolutions.com or (707) 361-5385.

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