Getting Started with Wellness

Why consider having an employee wellness program?

Employee wellness programs have been shown to reduce absenteeism, staff turnover, and health care costs. It's a key piece of an organization's success. The results of these programs can lead to higher productivity, which in the end leads to a more profitable company.

In order for these programs to run properly and produce results, they must have a clear operating plan with an attainable and measurable goal. The program must encourage all staff members to lead a healthful lifestyle while at work and at home.

Companies that implement these programs do so to varying degrees. Some simply offer literature about how to live a healthy lifestyle and reduce stress while at work. Some companies offer health screenings and health risk assessments for free during the year to help employees understand what's going on with their health and what they are able to do to improve it.

  First things to consider            What other firms are saying       

  Articles of Interest                   Wellness Videos

Here are some things to consider as you make the decisions necessary to get started on a successful wellness program!

What are the first questions to ask/answer?

What do you want your wellness program to accomplish? 

How do you plan for the cost of a wellness program? Wellness Program Budget Guide

What do you need to know about Using Incentives?

10 Steps for Small Business Wellness Success

What other firms are saying about wellness:

Don't just jump into wellness 

Wellness program do's and don'ts

Maximizing participation

The high cost of unhealthy employees

Articles of Interest

Wellness Incentives Grow in Size and Scope

Promoting Health and Wellness at Work

Front-Line Managers are Key in Wellness Program Participation 

Wellness Videos

Obesity Awareness

Obesity is on the rise, with two in three adults in the United States categorized as either obese or overweight, and one in five U.S. children suffering from the same condition. But the drastic changes to diet and exercise needed to improve this condition aren't easy. It requires behavioral and lifestyle changes that take self-discipline and determination as well as education and resources to understand how to make these changes safely. Taking advantage of the obesity prevention program offered by your employer can have a huge impact on your efforts.

Medical Adherence: Taking Your Medication Properly

Approximately one third of all prescriptions are never filled, and over half of prescriptions that are filled are not taken as prescribed in the United States. This rate of non-adherence includes patients taking drugs for serious conditions such as asthma, high blood pressure and diabetes. According to primary care physicians, the health of one in five patients is compromised by non-adherence. The consequence of poor adherence to medications is a critical issue that impacts your health and productivity. But understanding your medication can mean the difference between suffering and relief.

The Wilson Agency is here to assist you in planning your wellness program! Contact Deenie Robertson at 907-277-1616 or via e-mail at deenie@thewilsonagency.com to set up an appointment.