6-1 Discussion: Employee Wellness Programs

The relationship between health and productivity is well documented. Many employers today have employee wellness programs to assist workers with getting and staying healthy. Give a brief overview of and evaluate your employer's employee wellness program. What are its components? Does it take a population health approach? What are its strengths? How could it be improved? If you are not currently employed or if your employer does not have an employee wellness program, ask a friend or relative who works for an employer that does have such a program to share details with you. When responding to your classmates, evaluate the wellness programs that were outlined and make your own suggestions for improvement.