http://healthandwellnessprograms.org/where-to-start-with-employee-wellness-plans/ All About Health And Wellness Programs Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:37:31 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 http://healthandwellnessprograms.org/where-to-start-with-employee-wellness-plans/comment-page-1/#comment-164 Mindy McGrath Wed, 28 Jan 2009 19:42:11 +0000 http://healthandwellnessprograms.org/?p=436#comment-164 I would also add one more thought to the list - recognize that you may need some incentive to motivate employees to participate in wellness programs and you may need a reward to acknowledge their efforts along the way. Too often, I have seen organizations build excellent wellness programs under the belief that just by offering these programs people will naturally participate. The reality is that more often than not, good health is not enough to change behaviors. Even when individuals want to change, it is difficult. A well structured wellness program recognizes that there is a "what's in it for me factor" and tries to address it as part of a comprehensive program. I would also add one more thought to the list – recognize that you may need some incentive to motivate employees to participate in wellness programs and you may need a reward to acknowledge their efforts along the way. Too often, I have seen organizations build excellent wellness programs under the belief that just by offering these programs people will naturally participate. The reality is that more often than not, good health is not enough to change behaviors. Even when individuals want to change, it is difficult. A well structured wellness program recognizes that there is a “what’s in it for me factor” and tries to address it as part of a comprehensive program.

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