Health promotion programs in the worksite are an effective way to spread health, nutrition and physical activity messages, and they make good business sense.

• Employer benefits can include: enhanced employee productivity, lower  health care costs, decreased rates of illness and injuries, reduced employee absenteeism, and improved employee morale.
• Benefits for employees can include: less stress, improved well-being, self-image, and self-esteem, improved physical fitness, more stamina, weight loss, and improved health.

Worksite Wellness Toolkit links a healthier work environment with an overall healthier lifestyle by promoting physical activity and healthful eating habits. It includes fact sheets, guidelines for change, and health and wellness information.

• All materials can be downloaded, copied and reproduced.
• For health and wellness fact sheets, go to the Healthy Lifestyles for Adults section.

The Basics

• Worksite Wellness Makes Good Business $ense (2 pages) Background information and 25+ links to state and national resources with concrete "how to" information.
• Worksite Wellness Nuts and Bolts (9 pages) In-depth information about getting started, developing a wellness committee, and implementation details for dozens of strategies.

Resources

• Add Physical Activity to Your Conference: Hosting a conference? Find out "why" and "how" to beat conference fatigue.
• Breastfeeding Programs & Support at the Workplace:  Worksites that provide a designated area for breastfeeding or pumping can benefit nursing mothers – and employers.
• Healthier Vending Machine and Cafeteria Choices:  Simple changes can make a big difference.
• Health Promotion in Motion: A 2-page worksite newsletter ready for distribution to your employees via email or as hard copies; 10 issues per year.
• Stair Prompts: Stair prompts placed near elevators, encourage employees to take the stairs – a quick and easy way to be more active.
• Start a Walking Club at Your Worksite outlines simple steps to starting a walking club at your worksite.
• Tip Cards (9 colorful cards and 1 order form)

  • Colorful cards provide quick tips and facts for adopting a healthy lifestyle.
  • Topics: weight loss, physical activity, serving sizes, fruits and vegetables, etc.
  • Use the order form to request a bulk supply for a health fair, your HR office, or as a paycheck message.
  • For more health and wellness handouts, visit Healthy Lifestyles for Adults.
• Wellness Speakers for Worksites: Learn where and how to locate a credible speaker.