This four-step model provides a tested blueprint for designing a workforce well-being program that’s right for your organization. It is important to make the work environment safe, supportive, and inclusive. You decide how simple or extensive you want your program to be. Then choose what you need from the resources we provide to meet your program goals, plus data to evaluate results and adjust goals for the future.
Launching a workforce well-being program may seem like a complex undertaking, but it doesn’t have to be. To start, assess where your organization stands on workforce well-being. This means getting business owner, CEO, or leadership team support. Once you have that, conducting employee surveys to determine your most pressing workforce well-being needs becomes easy.
Informed by employee feedback, you’re ready to plan your workforce well-being strategy. This means setting goals and clear definitions of success. Appoint a dedicated wellness champion or form a wellness committee to generate momentum. This person or team will be responsible for developing a calendar of events and a communications schedule that will keep the rest of your workforce involved throughout the length of your program.
Now you’re ready to launch the program and engage employees. Visit our Resource Center to find educational resources, tools, and programs to encourage participation. Ongoing communications will help to promote your program, keep the excitement going, and celebrate successes.
Finally, you’ll want to measure and evaluate your program’s success. Use surveys to track employee progress, participation, and interest. Learn from mistakes and look for improvement opportunities. And always share health wins, participation numbers, and other positive outcomes with your employees.
— Cross, R., “Next Practices in Holistic Well-Being: The Performance Advantage,” i4cp, 2020
When you’re ready, we recommend using the Starting a Workforce Well-Being Program toolkit to design a successful, results-oriented workforce well-being program. In it, you’ll find:
Gauge employee interest and measure progress.
Form your own wellness committee.
Make a specific, measurable plan.
Understand the six dimensions of well-being
Assistance, guidance, and inspiration
Build your strategy with our Starting a Workforce Well-Being Program toolkit*
*Due to the pandemic, some of the tips and tools provided in this kit may not align with CDC-recommended safety guidelines for COVID-19 prevention. For additional information, please visit cdc.gov.
Saved!
Congratulations! You have successfully saved this item.
To access your Saved items any time, open the "Saved Items" folder in the top right corner of the page.
View Saved Items >
Cookies disabled
It seems that you do not have cookies enabled. Please enable cookies to make use of all of our site's functionality.
Saved items
You haven't collected any items yet.
Click the "Save" icon next to the content you want to revisit later.
Click on the "Saved Items" link at the top of the page or use the URL we create for you.
Be sure to copy and paste the URL we create for you before you leave the site.
Saved Items
1-5 of 14
Your Link
After leave the site, your saved items will be saved for you at this URL:
Share your list