Are You Trying to Boost Engagement in Your Corporate Wellness Program

Are you looking for creative ways to improve employee engagement in your corporate wellness program? If you have answered yes to this question, you are not alone. Engagement is an issue that has been well researched in the area of health services research (or human subjects research)…my area of expertise.  Many of the solutions that are research driven or as we refer to in medicine “evidence based” are readily available to everyone via Google. The number one research institution in the world is the National Institute of Health (NIH). Fortunately, we all have access to this incredible resource via the National Library of Medicine.  Using evidence based research can be your asset in the development and implementation of your workplace wellness program. If you are experiencing a challenge with your program. Others have experienced the same thing. Learn from the lessons of others by implementing evidence based interventions into your corporate wellness program.

If you have further questions about this subject. Please contact me.

Mary Gomez Chambers, ND, RN

Is Employee Engagement on Your Mind…

Many corporate Human Resources Departments have developed an Employee Health Management (EHM) plan for 2012. One of the major factors that will determine the success of the program as well as the fiscal impact is employee engagement and participation.

How do you demonstrate to your genuine interest in helping your employees improve their health?  Especially when many aspects of your Wellness Program take place behind the scenes. There is a very visible way to engage employees, gain management and even C-level engagement. Have you considered hosting a company-wide wellness event to kick off your Wellness Program?  This type of event is highly visible and makes the human resources department look like they are dedicated to their employees health by bringing in healthy food & drinks, health education and screening in a fun environment. If you need assistance planning your next event, call us today.