Wellness programs have often been viewed as a nice extra, not a strategic imperative. New evidence tells a different story. A recent Harvard Business Review report identifies, “The Hard Return on Employee Wellness Programs”, and the it reveals that the “ROI data will surprise you, and the softer evidence may inspire you”.
In preparing a Harvard Business Review report, published December 2010, our guest William Baun and two co-authors examined existing research and then studied 10 organizations whose wellness programs have systematically achieved measurable results. From their findings, they identified six essential pillars of a successful, strategically integrated wellness program – regardless of organization size.
Also, among his many professional experiences and accomplishments, Bill is presently the manager of the wellness program at the MD Anderson Cancer Center, and serves as a director to the National Wellness Institute and to the International Association of Worksite Health Promotion.
To hear an outstanding interiew with Bill, as he describes not only the necessary ingredients of a successful wellness program; but also his unique and valuable approaches at the MD Anderson Cancer Center; click on this link: Good_Health_02152011_Interview.mp3.
The hosts also asked Bill what he felt was the most successful engagement strategy to get members to participate in health & wellness programs. Hear his thoughts at this link: Good_Health_02152011_Engagement.mp3 .
