Posted by admin | Posted in Employee Wellness, wellness program | Posted on 07-09-2010
Effective health promotion programs recognize the importance of building a supportive cultural environment. The worksite culture includes shared values/heartfelt beliefs about what is important. It includes social standards of expected and accepted behavior called “cultural norms.”
It includes peer support from family, friends, and peers. This support can help one adopt healthful lifestyles. Tools are available to audit a company.
The long-term success of any health promotion program is dependent on the corporate culture.
Some healthful culture signs in a organization are –
• Workers communicate openly
• Leaders support diversity and opinion
• Staff Members have fun
• Policies support wellness
• Staff Members are encouraged to grow
• Employees work together as a team
• Employees’ skills and talents are matched to their jobs.
• Flexible work schedules are available
• Companys consider employees as their most asset