2012 - 20 Characteristics of a Successful Worksite Wellness Program - Webinar by TrainHR

Overview : Research has shown that companies providing wellness programs receive an average Return on Investment (ROI) of $3.48 to 1 due to reduced health care costs and $5.82 to 1 due to reduced absenteeism. As an outgrowth of this, many corporations are providing wellness programs or are planning to do so. The components of these programs, as well as how much of a ROI they generate, can differ greatly.
This talk will describe a best practice approach organizations can use to implement successful wellness programs. First, it will address issues many organizations face when creating a new wellness program or improving an existing one. How comprehensive should a wellness program be? How can wellness program managers gain management support and participation? How can a company keep its wellness program current? Second, a variety of program options will be discussed based upon the employer's specific needs, including self-care, behavior modification/lifestyle change, mental health, generic drug utilization, health coaching, and creating an organizational culture of health.
Finally, this presentation will offer concrete tips and strategies for maximizing ROI, increasing employee participation, involving dependents, offering programs with immediate benefits, addressing low and high risk employees, high tech versus high touch interventions, psychosocial issues, legal implications, evaluation, and other issues that affect the success of every wellness program.
Why should you attend: In 2012, the average for employee healthcare costs was $11,664, with employers paying $8.900 of this amount. This represents a 38% increase from just 5 years earlier. In addition it has been calculated that it costs employers $2.30 in lost productivity for every dollar spent on healthcare.
In an effort to reduce healthcare costs and increase productivity, employers are implementing wellness programs. The success or failure of a wellness program to accomplish these goals will be dependent on how well it is designed, implemented, and promoted. This talk would be beneficial for organizations that already have active wellness programs in place and wish to bench mark them against best-in-class wellness programs, as well as for organizations that are just thinking about establishing a wellness program and want to know where to begin.
Areas Covered in the Session:
Participants will learn what wellness program topics to offer.
Participants will learn how to market a wellness program to maximize participation.
Participants will learn how to evaluate the effectiveness of a worksite wellness program.
Who Will Benefit:
HR Titles
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Medical Director
Occupational Health
EAP
Work Life