Your organization's size will determine who will actually lead your worksite wellness program. However, all wellness leaders' goals are the same. They promote and encourage participation in your worksite wellness program. Their work aims to inspire behavior change, which will ultimately create a culture of health and wellness among your workforce.
Check out our suggestions for determining your program's leadership below. Options are customized according to organization size. Remember, successful worksite wellness programming can be achieved with as little as 1 to 5 hours a month!
If your ORGANIZATION is...
- Small: Choose a Wellness Coordinator!
- Medium: Choose a Wellness Coordinator and recruit Wellness Champions. If resources allow, consider a Wellness Committee.
- Large: If resources allow, choose a Wellness Coordinator, recruit Wellness Champions and form a Wellness Committee. You should use Wellness Champions to create a healthy buzz throughout your workforce. Check out the Louisiana Business Group on Health Toolkit for additional information.