Aging with Passion & Purpose Conference

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1 Aging with Passion & Purpose Conference Wellness in the Workplace October 19, 2015 Rebecca Vinton, M.A. President & CEO, WELLCOM 1

2 Our Mission WELLCOM partners with employers to deliver programming that impacts employee wellbeing and wellness, strengthens the culture and drives business results. A Tradition of Helping Employers Established in 1982, WELLCOM was created to promote healthy lifestyle choices in the worksite in hopes that preventing disease would be more cost-effective than curing disease. Founding Companies 2

3 Defining Our Mission Wellness: being aware of your present health status and actively working toward maintaining or improving it Worksite Wellness: planned approach for a comprehensive program in a worksite Wellness and Wellbeing are important aspects of employees of all ages! A History of Making an Impact 3

4 Our Mantra... Worksite Wellness should be integrated into the overall way you do business. Period. There is a driving force more powerful than steam, electricity and atomic energy: the WILL. Albert Einstein 4

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6 Our Members WELLCOM s extensive membership network includes employers of all shapes and sizes 2015 Membership at a Glance members 50% of all members have fewer than 100 employees 88% of all members are corporate, 12% are non profit organizations 6

7 Solid Strategic Plan Passionate Board of Directors Skilled Staff Successful Mission Key Components of a Comprehensive Program Leadership Support Data Culture Support Program Plan Evaluation 7

8 Building a Culture of Health at the Workplace Making the Business Case Leadership and Culture Data Collection Planning & Implementation Program Evaluation Relationship between health and business performance Impact of worksite health programs Key components of a comprehensive worksite health program Driving senior leadership support Creating a healthy worksite culture Building infrastructure and capacity Worksite health assessment process Types of data to collect Using data for program planning Determining program goals and objectives Developing detailed worksite health plans Putting assessment and planning into practice Measuring process and outcomes Key evaluation metrics Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Module 4 Module 5 Driving Force Behind Wellness The majority of Americans spend more of their waking hours at work than they do anywhere else. For many companies, medical care costs can consume half, or more, of company profits. Well-designed health promotion initiatives can successfully impact health risk behaviors at the worksite, thereby impacting the bottom line. 8

9 Direct vs. Indirect Costs Direct Medical Costs Medical Pharmaceutical Visible Costs Indirect Costs Presenteeism Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Absenteeism Workers Compensation Non-Visible Costs Indirect Costs represent 2-3 X Direct Medical Costs (UNICO Midlands) Tobacco Use, Physical Inactivity & Obesity During , cigarette smoking was estimated to be responsible for $193 billion in annual health-related economic losses in the United States 5 Sedentary employees incur $250 more in annual health care costs than moderately active (1-2 times/wk) and very active (3 + times/wk) employees 6 Obese employees (BMI > 35) have 4.2% higher healthrelated productivity loss, equal to $506 per employee per year.7 Medical costs paid for obese individuals $1,429 higher annually than for normal weight.8 9

10 Impact of Job Stress on Heart Disease 30-40% employees report work as very or extremely stressful 9 High job stress/strain associated with: Heart disease, high blood pressure, depression, musculoskeletal disease Increased lifestyle risks (overweight, smoking, heavy alcohol use, low physical activity) Job related stress contributes 10-30% of heart disease risk in working people 10 Impact of Worksite Health Programs Strong evidence exists for the effectiveness of worksite health programs to positively impact the following: Tobacco use High blood pressure High blood cholesterol Days absent due to illness or disability Dietary fat intake Psychosocial work factors which are known to cause or exacerbate chronic disease and musculoskeletal disorders Musculoskeletal disorders including low back, neck, and shoulders 11,12 10

11 Impact of Chronic Disease on Workers 11 Disease and Injury 22 11

12 In a nutshell Employer costs rise as employee health risks increase Worksite health programs improve employee health status and reduce medical and lost productivity costs It takes a comprehensive worksite health program to generate these results Module 2: Leadership and Culture Making the Business Case Leadership and Culture Data Collection Planning & Implementation Program Evaluation Relationship between health and business performance Impact of worksite health programs Key components of a comprehensive worksite health program Driving senior leadership support Creating a healthy worksite culture Building infrastructure and capacity Worksite health assessment process Types of data to collect Using data for program planning Determining program goals and objectives Developing detailed worksite health plans Putting assessment and planning into practice Measuring process and outcomes Key evaluation metrics Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Module 4 Module 5 12

13 The purpose of worksite wellness is not to change people, but to change the culture. D.W. Edington, Ph.D., University of Michigan A Healthy Worksite Culture Employee health and safety is valued, supported and promoted Leadership driven, comprehensive program, including policies, benefits, and environmental supports All levels of the organization are involved Routine part of business operations Aligned with overall business goals 13

14 Creating a Healthy Worksite Culture Leadership must: Communicate Written communications, supportive policies, facility design Allocate Worksite health team time, money and resources, and release time for programs Participate Management at all levels participate in worksite health programs and process Creating Leadership Support Pre contemplation Contemplation Preparation Action Maintenance Use multiple strategies for creating support among leaders and managers Linnan L, Weiner B, Graham A, Emmons K. Manager Beliefs Regarding Worksite Health Promotion. Am J Health Promo Jul/Aug; 21(6):

15 Benefits of Worksite Health Champion Teams Wellness Teams Create ownership Act as the eyes, ears, and voice for wellness program Help spread the work load Inspire creativity and provide great ideas Assist in providing sustainability Assembling Your Champion Team Leverage existing worksite infrastructure: Safety team; social committee Assemble teams based on employer size and need Select team members from all levels of the organization Senior management Safety Personnel Marketing/communication Senior Management Human Resources All Shifts IT Support Union Representation On site Medical Spouse/Retirees 15

16 Tips for a Successful Wellness Teams Create Job Description Implement team program, environment, and policy suggestions Term Limits Report Progress and Achievements Recognize Success (individual and teams) Module 3: Data Collection Making the Business Case Leadership and Culture Data Collection Planning & Implementation Program Evaluation Relationship between health and business performance Impact of worksite health programs Key components of a comprehensive worksite health program Driving senior leadership support Creating a healthy worksite culture Building infrastructure and capacity Worksite health assessment process Types of data to collect Using data for program planning Determining program goals and objectives Developing detailed worksite health plans Putting assessment and planning into practice Measuring process and outcomes Key evaluation metrics Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Module 4 Module 5 16

17 Demographic Data Collecting Data Organizational Data Organizational Assessment (completed by those with strong knowledge of the organization) Health Culture Audit (completed by employees) Employee Needs and Interests (completed by employees) Individual Data Employee Health Risk Assessment & Biometric Screening Medical, Disability, and Workers Compensation Claims Quality Data Collection = Quality Programs Identifies key areas of needs & interest based on data assessment results. Includes programs, policies, environmental supports & health benefit design. Supports outcomes evaluation. Aligns resources and infrastructure. 17

18 Things to Consider Who wants the results and what do they need them for? How long has the program been underway? o Evaluation should be considered at every stage of the program. What is the program focus of the evaluation? o What are the goals of the program? Short and long-term outcomes? Are they measurable? How will they be evaluated? Define your evaluation tools, timing, and process before the program begins How will results be communicated, and to whom? Module 4: Planning & Implementation Making the Business Case Leadership and Culture Data Collection Planning & Implementation Program Evaluation Relationship between health and business performance Impact of worksite health programs Key components of a comprehensive worksite health program Driving senior leadership support Creating a healthy worksite culture Building infrastructure and capacity Worksite health assessment process Types of data to collect Using data for program planning Determining program goals and objectives Developing detailed worksite health plans Putting assessment and planning into practice Measuring process and outcomes Key evaluation metrics Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Module 4 Module 5 18

19 The Value of Program Planning Written worksite health improvement plans allow employers to: Focus on priorities. Link worksite health to the business plan and strategic objectives. Formalize efforts. Set expectations and timelines. Define roles and responsibilities. Measure impact and validate programs. Provide continuity through change. Types of Programs: Health behaviors Risk factors Current health status Individual Interpersonal Relationship with management and coworkers Social support Facilities that support health Access and opportunities Environment Organization Leadership support Culture Work climate 19

20 Programs Policies Environmental Supports Health Plan Design Support for individual health behaviors Individual health coaching/counseling; health classes Formal or informal statements to protect employee health Tobacco free campus; healthy food policies Physical factors that foster healthy choices Stairwell enhancement; walking paths Strategy to impact key risks and cost drivers by influencing behavior change Module 5: Program Evaluation Making the Business Case Leadership and Culture Data Collection Planning & Implementation Program Evaluation Relationship between health and business performance Impact of worksite health programs Key components of a comprehensive worksite health program Driving senior leadership support Creating a healthy worksite culture Building infrastructure and capacity Worksite health assessment process Types of data to collect Using data for program planning Determining program goals and objectives Developing detailed worksite health plans Putting assessment and planning into practice Measuring process and outcomes Key evaluation metrics Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Module 4 Module 5 20

21 Evaluation is necessary! Program evaluation is a critical part of a comprehensive worksite health program. Data from program evaluation can drive continuous program improvement. Baseline data is critical in showing progress over time. Use multiple data sources/indicators to document program success and areas for improvement. 21

22 INNOVATE ENGAGE CONNECT WELLCOM has products, services and programming designed to help you elevate your wellness program INNOVATE SERIES Quarterly symposiums offered in Iowa & Nebraska 22

23 ELEVATE Quarterly magazine for worksite wellness professionals Trek Up the Tower: Feb. 20,

24 Questions?