Models of corporate workplace wellness programs

Found through a LinkedIn group, this article suggests ways to focus programs. A wellness program needs a focus so the organization can estimate the resources needed.

Types of program focus:

• Awareness. Promote wellness resources.
• Activity. Involve employees in doing some kind of general activity.
• Action. Connect employees to resources tailored to their health needs.
• Accountability. Connect wellness outcomes to things like insurance premiums.

Notice how the types of focus are levels of organizational involvement from somewhat passive to very paternalistic.

How to know which level to adopt? Think about your objectives and resources and which level best supports those objectives.

Happy planning from #NordicWalkingGuy!