Posted by Company Wellness | Posted in Company Wellness, Wellness Programs | Posted on 04-09-2010
Effective wellness programs recognize the importance of building a supportive cultural environment. The worksite culture includes shared values/heartfelt beliefs about what’s important. It includes social standards of expected and accepted behavior called “cultural norms.”
It includes coworker support from family, friends, and coworkers. This support can help one adopt healthful life choices. Tools are available to audit a business.
The long-term success of any wellness program is dependent on the corporate culture.
Some healthful culture signs in a organization are –
• Staff Members communicate openly
• Leaders support diversity and opinion
• Employees have fun
• Policies support wellness
• Staff Members are encouraged to grow
• Staff Members work together as a team
• Employees’ skills and talents are matched to their jobs.
• Flexible work schedules are available
• Corporations consider personnel as their most asset