Establish a Wellness Program Committee.

A crucial first step in organizing your corporation’s wellness program is the formation of a wellness committee. the focus of the wellness committee is to plan, promote, and implement the program.

The committee establishes continuity, motivation, and broad ownership of the program in addition to provides an excellent car for communication.

So who ought to be on the committee? Consider appointing the following individuals /departments to your committee –

• Top management within your corporation

• Union representatives

• Human resources (HR)  department

• Staff Member assistance program

• Information technology

• Communications

• Health and safety department

• Staff Members interested in wellness

Building a successful wellness program requires staff time in addition to money. Some larger organizations may spend 20 hours per week for three to six months preparing all the steps prior to launching a wellness program.

Anywhere from 4 to 10 people  meeting monthly is equivalent to a wellness committee. A mission statement for the committee should be developed by the second meeting. This way, everybody knows what the committee is working toward.

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Once a wellness program has been established, the committee’s size and meeting schedule may change. Still, no fewer than 4 members should meet at least quarterly so the group – and the wellness program – does not fade away.