There are important things employers can do to make their organization healthier.

1. Provide Leadership

• Demonstrate that employee health is a corporate value by providing resources and giving employee health priority

2. Create a Workplace Wellness Committee

• Involve representatives from different areas of the organization
• Have a senior manager on the committee
• Provide resources and time for committee activities
• Give the committee clearly articulated goals

3. Conduct a Needs Assessment

• Survey employees to determine perceptions around organizational culture
• Determine readiness for change
• Identify barriers

4. Develop a Workplace Health Plan

The plan should:

• balance employee and employer needs
• outline short term and long term goals
• Include an evaluation strategy

5. Incorporate Health Programs into the Workplace

• Develop a promotion strategy for the workplace
• Include activities that raise awareness and develop skills
• Provide a supportive environment by changing workplace policy

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Related Links

• Health Works: A “how to” for health and business success   - Health Canada

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