Wellness Program – Obtaining Management Support.

August 29th, 2010 by Wellness Statistics, under Wellness Statistics. No Comments

Support from management is essential to building a successful wellness program! Visible  upper management support is one of the most critical factors in the success of a worksite Wellness Program.

Senior level management executives are responsible for making sure that the organization meets its goals. They can provide additional assistance by assisting you to link your Wellness Program goals to corporation outcomes, thereby positioning Wellness Program as a fundamental part of the organization.

It is important to develop support and excitement for the program from all levels of the business including  executive management, mid-level management, and grass-root employees.

The challenge for any Wellness Program coordinator is convincing  senior level management about the potential value of Wellness Program to the organization and conceptualizing how Wellness Program programs can impact the organization in a meaningful manner.

The American Journal of Wellness is a excellent resource to assist you with obtaining convincing information on the benefits of a Wellness Program.

Wellness Program support from management can come in many different ways –

• Involvement in the planning process

• Distribution of funding for the wellness program

• Support for time given to the wellness program

• Participation in wellness events

• Leadership by management, like the distribution of a letter of support for the program.

• Download a sample letter requesting  upper-level management support. (http – //www.ibx.com/pdfs/custom/worksite_wellness/business_tools/sr_mgt_support.doc)

• Flexibility of worker schedules to accommodate wellness activities

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