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Company health and fitness are not just words to be spouted so people think the business cares about its employees. Health and fitness are significant concepts that are just as vital to a business as finance and sales.
That’s because the health of its employees is one of the primary determinants of the health of the [...]
Company Physical Activity Program – Group Effort
Companies are expected to be socially responsible in today’s world. It used to be employees had few amenities, because the business didn’t see any benefit to the business.
Times have changed drastically. Companies now know that the health of its employee workforce is indicative of the health of the business [...]
Company Physical Activity Programs and Wellness – A Clear Message
Company culture varies from business to business. Some corporations are strict and formal while others are more laid back. But one thing most have learned is that the health of their employees impacts the health of the business itself.
Because of this, many corporations have started business [...]
Company Physical Activity Programs – A Merger
Company fitness sounds like buzz words, but it has become an significant concept in the work place. Workers in the business world are willing to work long and hard hours.
In exchange they expect the business to be willing to make accommodations. A business fitness plan is a all-inclusive program [...]
Establishing a Company Exercise Team From Nine-To-Five
People spend an abundance of time at their place of employment, and work environments are full of stress. Downsizing, mergers, more manufacturing specifications and extended hours take their toll on employee health.
It can be measured in growing absenteeism and more health costs. It is time to reverse the trend. [...]
It is simple for employees to ignore the facts about their health when they are involved in just getting the job done. One of the primary rewards of Employee Wellness is they bring health to the forefront of business awareness.
Obesity is a primary topic and getting worse every day. But it is just one topic [...]
Companies are expected to be responsible in every way. They protect the environment, contribute to local area projects and pay taxes. They also care about the health of their employees.
One of the advantages of wellness programs is they give employees every opportunity to improve their quality of life both at their place of employment and [...]
Information to evaluate your program comes from routinely collected evaluation and follow-up data of your program that look at process and outcomes of your program.
The Worker Health Program has available a computerized case-management system which includes queries that allow simple assessment of process and outcome results at any point in time.
Process Assessment
Process evaluation looks at [...]
The keys to a successful wellness program are persistent one-on-one outreach and follow-up counseling to encourage health improvement, adherence to treatment regimens, changes in lifestyle behaviors, and to prevent relapse. Regualr outreach and follow-up procedures support employees with a safety net which keeps them involved in the program and prevents treatment dropout and relapse.
Counselors should [...]
The menu approach offers employees a range of options to support lifestyle changes. It allows people to choose the kind of help that suits their schedules and preferences.
The four basic types of programs include:
• Classes
• Minigroups
• Guided self help
• Individual counseling
Classes
Classes (8 or more) can be an effective means of providing education and social reinforcement [...]
