Health Handouts : Work Environment

Effective wellness programs attempt to set up healthy worksite climates. A healthy worksite climate is one which encourages teamwork, cooperation, and empowerment of the individual.

People have a sense of community, a shared vision, and a positive outlook. Policies promote and support wellness efforts within the workplace.

• Effective programs identify ways that company policies and company traditions encourage wellness.
• Effective programs work at the group and organization level to build support for healthy lifestyle choices.
• Effective programs set clear target objectives for the health improvement of the worksite.