Promoting Health and Wellness in the Workspace for Managers

Explore how health and wellness in the workspace promote employee's wellbeing through organizational policy beyond standard insurance, including health screenings, coaching, education, and community partnerships to prevent illness.

Healthy employees are happier and more productive, lowering absenteeism and stress. Wellness programs save money and boost retention, delivering about $3.27 back for every dollar invested.

Managers must lead by example and secure support for wellness programs to create a sustainable, health-focused workplace. Encourage daily movement and health education to reduce stress and boost productivity.

Identify employees' health and wellness needs via a health risk appraisal, uncovering obesity, stress, inactivity, and substance use, then tailor programs to modifiable risks and goals.

Form a wellness committee led by a senior leader with health ambassadors to set goals, designate coordinators, market the program, and start with one or two low-cost policies for success.

Explore four health and wellness categories—programs, policies, benefits, and environmental support—and learn how informational and behavioral approaches, combined with supportive policies, boost employee health and productivity.

Promote preventative care across physical, mental, emotional, and financial health with wellness program ideas like smoking cessation incentives, movement prompts, healthy meals, education, counseling resources, and flexible paid time off.

Evaluate your workspace health program by examining implementation steps and outputs. Use process and outcome measures, baselines, and regular reports to inform planning and improve outcomes.

Managers create a culture of health by aligning structures, policies, and practices to support employee well-being, engage employees, and present the company as an attractive place to work.