At times Workplace Wellness Programs have been instituted as public relations vehicles intended to enhance the business image with little concern for improvements in employee health. Companies who are truly committed to enhancing employee health and wellness, are businesses who have worked to include Workplace Wellness Programs into the organization’s mission statement. With this commitment, policies and procedures can be written to address short and long term goals of improved employee health, productivity, and morale. These policies and procedures are critical to the establishment of supportive organizational cultures conducive to employee health and wellness.
• Active employee involvement in Worksite Wellness Plan committees and organization decision making
• Availability of flextime work schedules
• No smoking policy
• Drug use policy and drug screening
• Motor vehicle seat restraints and the use of other protective/safety equipment
• Sexual harassment policy
• Family leave initiatives
• Consistent and frequent awards and recognition of employee work efforts
