Health and Wellness Programs, Resources and More…

The sort of evaluation you choose depends on when you do it and the kind of information you collect.
This section outlines when to use three types: formative, process and summative evaluations.
During the Development Stage
Use formative evaluations in the planning stages to ensure that your program is based on solid information. These evaluations also help you [...]

Prior to launching your Workplace Physical Activity Program, summarize the information you’ve gathered and plan your next steps.
At this point, you have
• gained backing from upper management for the Workplace Physical Activity Program
• formed an Corporate Wellness Program Committee
• assessed what is possible in your workplace
• found out what staff members want and need in [...]

Workplace Physical Activity Programs: Forming an Employee Committee
Although support from the top is essential to a thriving plan, support from other staff members is also valuable.
Once you get the go-ahead from upper management, identify others who are interested in the project and form a Workplace Health Promotion Program Committee to help determine the next steps. [...]

In today’s corporation environment, the health of employees is often related to the health of the corporation. Increased job satisfaction, improved morale, reduced illness and injuries, and increased productivity are just some of the advantages of having healthy employees. Promoting health in your workplace need not be complicated, expensive or time-consuming. Any corporation, big or [...]