To a degree, the success of every worksite health initiative depends on your ability to allocate resources. Gaining support from the top dogs who control the purse strings, the organizational agenda, and all of the communication channels are the fundamentals you must embrace. Here's how you can capture your senior exec's attention and more importantly, keep it. More…

Though some savvy wellness practitioners can carry out a worksite health initiative single-handedly, it's not recommended. To ensure that the initiative is embraced by all of the major organizational constituents, it is imperative to involve the key players throughout the company. More…

No Bunsen burners or test tubes required. But collecting data for your company's health efforts does call for an audacious drive to gather information-and lots of it. Do it right and the results will be dramatic. More…

Quite possibly the most significant element to any wellness initiative: The operating plan. And why shouldn't it be? It's your blueprint to success. Mapping out how and when you will achieve your mission requires detailed thinking and planning-we'll help you get there. More…

Time to ask yourself one question, "When it comes to changing behavior,
what works and what doesn't?" The answer is undeniably intricate. Finding the solution will heavily depend on your ability to see from multiple perspectives. More…

If there's one thing that we've learned over the years, it is this: Supportive environments significantly increase the likelihood that positive changes in health behavior will take place. Your awareness and responsiveness to workplace settings will play a large role in getting your employees healthy. More…

What's the most important thing you can do after a program is completed? Evaluate! Here's a look at the surprisingly significant rewards of evaluating-whether the results are a downright disappointment or above ideal. More…