Bronze Designation Examples
The following examples are provided to show the type
of efforts that could help an employer earn bronze WorkWell
designation.
Organizational Support
Supportive Environment
- Design a method to regularly provide
reminders, through email, newsletters or brochures, about ways
to make healthier choices during the work day.
- Expand the organization’s vision statement
or strategic plan to incorporate employee health and fitness.
- Provide educational funding/reimbursement/paid
time off or flexible work arrangements for employees who attend
health
related workshops
or courses.
Policy and Practice
- Start a workgroup focused on workforce
health that allows employees in different job classes to assist
in the design and implementation of plans for change.
- When orienting new employees, cover
all health-connected benefits offered through the employer.
Annually inform current staff of new and existing health
benefits.
Silver & Gold Designation Examples
The following examples are provided to show the type
of efforts that could help an employer earn silver or gold WorkWell
designation.
Healthy Eating
Supportive Environment
- Incorporate healthy foods into employee
potlucks, events and meetings.
- Support shift work by having healthy
food choices available in vending machines.
- Provide a way for employees to store
and prepare food at work by providing a refrigerator, microwave
and sink available at no-
cost to employees.
Policy and Practice
- Create a healthy food guideline for
use when planning employer-sponsored events, so that staff ordering
menu items
can easily identify alternatives and request healthier
options.
- Assure that managers and supervisors routinely reinforce and show
support for taking lunch breaks and eating away from work spaces
or vehicles, when possible.
- Establish an agreement that makes healthier
beverages available onsite
for no-profit or low-profit purchase, such as 100% juice and bottled
water.
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