Wellness programs seek to improve the health and productivity of a group, by changing the pattern of lifestyle and behavioral choices. These systematic efforts of organizations enhance the wellness of its members through education, behavioral change, and cultural support. In many companies, worksite health programs are being incorporated into areas of benefits and human resource development. This expansion is a result of an impressive and growing body of literature that support the efficacy of worksite wellness programs.
Health promotion is ideal in the workplace.
The success of wellness programs lies in the understanding that people are the common denominator of any organized endeavor, regardless of an organization's size or purpose. Today organizations are realizing that many procedures and manufacturing processes can be duplicated but the work and intellectual property that resides in their human resources cannot be replicated. A competitive edge in the marketplace hinges on how well their employees perform. Wellness programs help future and present managers better understand how to protect productivity, boost employee morale, improve company image, stabilize medical costs, decrease absenteeism, and reduce turnover. My employment, as the BYU Wellness Coordinator, over the last two years has added a powerful dimension to my academic studies.