Corporate Wellness : Investing In Fitness and Health Promotion Programs.
Posted by Corporate Wellness | Posted in Corporate Wellness, Wellness Programs | Posted on 03-12-2010
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In order for organizations to be performing at their maximum potential they must create fitness and wellness programs that all their staff members can participate in.
Fitness and wellness programs are essential for a successful organization because they decrease the stress felt by staff members, they help the physical and psychological health of person, and they create safer and sometimes more fun work environments.
The effect of those changes is an increase in productivity by staff because there are less sick days and when they’re at work they’re more willing and able to do so.
In order to have a successful fitness and health promotion program the corporation must create an outcome-oriented operating plan. There are eight steps to create a complete and successful operating plan for health promotion programs.
1. Come up with a vision statement which includes goals the business is trying to meet. The fitness and wellness program vision statement must also satisfy the overall corporation’s vision statement.
2. Make sure to set objectives that the business and the staff members are attempting to accomplish through the use of a fitness and wellness program.
3. Come up with goals that the corporation and staff can use to accomplish their goals.
4. Create a timeline which tells when the health promotion program is being implemented and when the goals and goals set should be accomplished.
5. Come up with a realistic budget which includes the cost of the incentives used to encourage staff, materials used for the wellness program, and individuals employed to teach classes, or promote safety while exercising.
6. Advertise and market the health promotion program to all staff via email, bulletin boards, newsletters, and meetings.
7. Develop an implementation plan which includes detailed information on what health promotion programs will be offered, and when.
8. Come up with an examination plan which includes surveys and participant investigations to determine whether the wellness program is working or not.
With these eight steps businesses can develop successful fitness and health promotion programs that better the health of personnel while reducing stress and increasing the overall productivity of the individuals and the business in general.