By Alan Kohll
Wellness programs have become an increasingly popular trend among businesses of all sizes. In fact, one survey of more than 400 employers found that 80% of respondents offered wellness resources and information to their employees. In addition, 5% planned to offer those wellness services in the next 12 months.
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It’s great news that employers are recognizing the need to address employee health in the workplace. Of the large number of employers offering wellness programs, however, how many will actually be successful? Even if a program is successful, how long can they sustain that success for their evolving workforce?
It’s likely that at some point in its existence, every wellness program will need to make some changes. Wellness managers need to analyze the efficiency and efficacy of these programs to assess their progress and recognize where improvements can be made.
While each wellness program is unique in how it functions at a given workplace, it’s important to start with basic improvements that apply to a vast majority of stagnant wellness programs.