Tips for Successful Small to Medium Size Business Wellness Programs

Overview

Large businesses have been doing worksite wellness programs for decades. But for many small and medium size businesses, this is a new concept. Many employers don’t know where to start to offer programs that will improve employee productivity and morale, and reduce escalating health care costs. This session will review the barriers that small and medium businesses face when implementing worksite wellness initiatives, opportunities unique to small and medium businesses and how you can use the learnings of a research-backed initiative to implement a wellness strategy in your business. Participants will learn the basic elements of creating a successful worksite wellness program drawing from industry best practices and research.