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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