Workforce Wellness: A Guide for Employee Benefits Professionals

Workforce wellness refers to the systematic efforts of an organization to enhance the wellbeing of its members through education, behavior change and organizational culture. For employers or plan sponsors, the goal is to improve the health and productivity of the workforce. But ‘wellness’ as an industry requires a wide range of expertise and no one professional can do it alone. So, where does a benefits professional begin when creating or taking over a wellness program? This course provides a comprehensive overview of workforce wellness and describes how to design, and implement a wellness strategy – including programs and interventions – that are effective and engaging.

Topics include:

• Introduction to Workforce Wellness 
• History of Workforce Wellness 
• Designing and Administering a Wellness Initiative 
• Behavioral Change and Cultural Support 
• Building a Wellness Culture

View full course outline [PDF].

This course counts toward the Fundamentals in Health Benefits​ certificate. Earn your certificate to understand group health plan structures, laws and regulations, funding and more.