Toll free:
+1-800-385-1627
Cart:
 0 items

How to Implement an Effective Wellness Program

Duration:
60 Minutes
Access:
6 months
Webinar Id:
702143
Register Now

Recorded Version

$195. One Participant
$395 Group Attendees

Group Attendees: Any number of participants

Recorded Version: Unlimited viewing for 6 months ( Access information will be emailed 24 hours after the completion of live webinar)

The use of this seal confirms that this activity has met HR Certification Institutes (HRCI) criteria for recertification credit pre-approval.

This activity has been approved for 1 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR, PHR, PHRca, SPHR, GPHR, PHRi and SPHRi recertification through HR Certification Institute (HRCI). Please make note of the activity ID number on your recertification application form. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HR Certification Institute website at www.hrci.org."


Overview: Today, there are digital apps that can track sleep, how many steps someone takes, and how happy people are, but are people really changing their behaviours and has the status and the health profile changed?

In terms of some of the disease states of Canadians, 60 per cent are overweight and 53 per cent are physically inactive. Interestingly, the impact of obesity on work limitations is like adding 20 years to a worker's age. And looking at the health risk profile of organizations - from healthy to low risk, at risk, high risk, and then early symptoms and active disease, 20 per cent of employees - those with early-detected symptoms and active disease - generate 80 per cent of the costs.

That means 80 per cent of the employee base is only costing 20 per cent of the cost. However, 75 per cent of these disease states are preventable and this is where a preventative, proactive approach to wellness is where things are going!

Historically, there was a broadstroke approach to workplace wellness the "one-size fits all mentality". Today we know one size fits nobody and a wellness program needs to fit the needs and interests of an organization. First, a wellness program needs to focus on strategy and integration of a healthy culture in the workplace.

Developing a wellness strategy requires an intimate understanding of the main health concerns and costs for an organization. This may be identified through tools like a Health Risk Assessment or a benefits deep dive whereby actual, raw data is analyzed. Paired with interest, this is "a perfect storm" for an effective program. Since one way doesn't work for everybody, layering on awareness, outreach and fun initiatives in different ways will attract more people into a wellness program.

A second element is garnering leadership support. Yes, C-suite support is important, but middle management is even more important. Sometimes this layer of management is the most difficult to engage due to work demands and team dynamics. Building a wellness champion network or a wellness committee can be another layer of support when integrating the wellness strategy.

A third component in achieving a healthy culture and a healthy workplace is sustainability. The objective of a wellness program is adoption of healthy behaviours that are lifelong and lasting. Any lifestyle behaviour can be changed with the appropriate information paired with timing of motivation to change.

You can only lead the horse to the water, you can't force it to drink! There are several health promotion tactics used to help this process with a successful implementation of a wellness program. While we have to keep the healthy healthy, we can start to motivate people through the process of changing behaviour, with an integrated wellness strategy. We are then able to see more and more people change behaviour and ultimately make better choices. This directly affects bottom line health costs.

Most employers believe the health of their organizations makes sense when it comes to their employees' health. Healthy returns are also possible with the right strategy, with patience and with time. Workplace wellness works and changes the corporate culture. Just get started!

Why should you Attend: Higher health costs, sick days, and work leaves can cripple an organization's bottom line. Why not mitigate these risks by providing a workplace wellness program? Learn best practices and identify optimal strategies for motivating a healthy culture though a more engaged workforce.

Hear from an International Workplace Wellness Speaker and Canada's leading Corporate Wellness Specialist, Meaghan Jansen. Meaghan has 15 years of experience in the workplace wellness industry and through this experience, she will share insights around building a wellness program. Wellness works!

Areas Covered in the Session:
  • How to build a workplace wellness strategy
  • How to garner leadership support
  • Identify best ways to implement a wellness program
  • Optimize communication strategies to ensure participation

Who Will Benefit:
  • Human Resources
  • Wellness Champions within a Workplace
  • Person Responsible for Coordinating internal Wellness Program
  • Executive Leaders
  • Employee Benefits Consultants/Brokers
Instructor:

Meaghan Jansen is the owner of a Canadian employee and corporate wellness company called, Employee Wellness Solutions Network (ewsnetwork.com). She and her husband have been in business for 15 years and live in London, ON with their two children.

Meaghan completed her BSc. (biology and psychology) and BA. (sport and exercise psychology) at the University of New Brunswick before completing her MSc. (exercise nutrition in kinesiology) at the University of Western Ontario.

Meaghan is passionate about sharing the message of healthy living at work. She is a Corporate Wellness Specialist and has presented all over the world with the message of optimizing health and wellness. She is an interest group leader with the International Association for Workplace Health Promotion, a presenter for American College of Sports Medicine and an advisory board member of the Canadian Academy of Lifestyle Medicine.

She has also presented at several Human Resources Professional Associations, Employee Benefits Specialists chapter events, the Schedule 2 Employer Group Conference, Northwind’s Health Invitational Forum and Benefits Trends & Insights in Canada. Meaghan is passionate about healthy living and her presentation style is indicative of this. Her family is very active and lives the message of healthy balance!

Bio: Meaghan Jansen is the owner of a Canadian employee and corporate wellness company called, Employee Wellness Solutions Network (ewsnetwork.com). She and her husband have been in business for 15 years and live in London, ON with their two children.

Meaghan completed her BSc. (biology and psychology) and BA. (sport and exercise psychology) at the University of New Brunswick before completing her MSc. (exercise nutrition in kinesiology) at the University of Western Ontario.

Meaghan is passionate about sharing the message of healthy living at work. She is a Corporate Wellness Specialist and has presented all over the world with the message of optimizing health and wellness. She is an interest group leader with the International Association for Workplace Health Promotion, a presenter for American College of Sports Medicine and an advisory board member of the Canadian Academy of Lifestyle Medicine.

She has also presented at several Human Resources Professional Associations, Employee Benefits Specialists chapter events, the Schedule 2 Employer Group Conference, Northwind's Health Invitational Forum and Benefits Trends & Insights in Canada. Meaghan is passionate about healthy living and her presentation style is indicative of this. Her family is very active and lives the message of healthy balance!

Profile: International Speaker. Member of Canadian Fitness Professionals Organization (CanFitPro), Personal Training Certificate. Member of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). Member of the International Association for Workplace Health Promotion (IAWHP), a subsidiary of ACSM. Interest Group leader for IAWHP. Board Member of the Canadian Academy of Lifestyle Medicine (CALM). Corporate Wellness Specialist. Marathon Runner. Canadian Business Owner.

EDUCATION 1996-2000 Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc.) Biology and Psychology, University of New Brunswick, Saint John 2000-2001 Bachelor of Arts (BA) Sport and Exercise Psychology, University of New Brunswick, Saint John 2001-2003 Masters of Science in Kinesiology (MSc.) Exercise Nutrition, University of Western Ontario, London

CAREER RELATED EXPERIENCE October 2003-Ongoing Owner and Founder of Employee Wellness Solutions Network (EWSNetwork) EWSNetwork will celebrate 15 years this coming fall (2018). EWSNetwork provides its clients with workplace wellness initiatives that result in savings through improved productivity, lowered absenteeism rates, enhanced energy, and decreased health premiums and claims. The key to successful programming is the ability to work with employees and individuals on modifying or changing their behaviours. For some it might be a minor habit adjustment, for others it could be a drastic lifestyle change.

We ensure that a wellness program, tailored for each specific company, will achieve maximum benefits. The EWSNetwork wellness program may include a combination of on-site, digital and mental health and wellness solutions. Most Recent Speaking Engagements (2016-present)

Benefits and Pensions MONITOR - Trends and Insights 2018 - Invited Speaker and Panelist - Achieving a Healthy Workplace - a Sprint or the Boston Marathon? International Association of Workplace Health Promotion (American College of Sports Medicine Health Summit)

2017 - How to Optimize Engagement with Wellness 2018 - How to Engage an Aging Workforce with Wellness Schedule 2 Employer's Group Conference 2017 - How to Optimize an Aging Workforce with Wellness HRPA and Chapter Events 2016-present - Speaker's Bureau of Southwestern Ontario Guest presenter for the following Chapters - Sarnia, Windsor, Toronto, Halton, York, Grand Valley ISCEBS (International Society of Certified Employee Benefits Specialists) 2016 - Doubleheader with SunLife Financial - Impact of Workplace Wellness Northwind's Health Insurance Invitational Forum 2016-Invited Speaker and Panelist for The Next Decade in Health Insurance in Canada

Speaking Engagements on behalf of Canadian Health Supplier (2013-2015) The Optimal Wellness Effect How healthy eating, moving more, stressing less and sleeping better lead to a sustainable healthy lifestyle that mitigates illness. Multiple presentations in Trinidad Tobago, Jamaica, Barbados, New York, Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary.

Awards and Recognition Finalist - 2017 London Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Finalist - 2017 Benefits Canada Health and Wellness Program of the Year Award (2 clients)

Winner - 2016 London's Breakfast of Champions Mental Health Award (local client) Winner - 2014 Benefits Canada Health and Wellness Program of the Year Award (<1000 employees) Winner - 2014 Benefits Canada Engagement Award Finalist - 2014 Benefits Canada Strategic Partnership Award Finalist - 2014 Benefits Canada Health and Wellness Program of the Year Award (2 clients)

Finalist - 2014 Benefits Canada Engagement Award (2 clients) Finalist - 2014 Benefits Canada Communication Award Finalist - 2013 Benefits Canada Health and Wellness Program of the Year Award

Finalist - 2013 Benefits Canada Strategic Partnership Award Winner - 2013 London's 20 Under 40 Business Award Finalist - 2012 Benefits Canada Health and Wellness Program of the Year Award

Winner - 2012 Benefits Canada Strategic Partnership Award Winner - 2011 Benefits Canada Health and Wellness Program of the Year Award

Gold Award - 2014 Waterloo Region Healthy Workplace Award (2 clients) Platinum Award – 2014 Waterloo Region Healthy Workplace Award (2 clients) Innovator Award - 2014 Waterloo Region Healthy Workplace Award Gold Award - 2013 Waterloo Region Healthy Workplace Award (2 clients) Gold Award - 2012 Waterloo Region Healthy Workplace Award (2 clients) Gold Award - 2007 - 2009 London Region Healthy Workplace Awards [awards program ended]

Personal Accomplishments Mother of 2 children - Jacob (10yo) and Olivia (8yo) Married to co-owner of EWSNetwork Boston Marathon Runner - 2015, 2016, 2018 Family charity initiative (#500kids) - Christmas Toy Drive helping over 500 children in our community (since 2016)

Owner of a successful business for almost 15 years. Leader of an amazing team of health coaches, program managers, program designers, business developers and business marketers. Kids Wellness Bursary - creation of a bursary program giving back to corporate clients (up to $300/child to help offset extra-curricular costs) to promote activity in our communities! Featured in several print media (Benefits Canada, Benefits - Trends and Insights, London Business, CEBS) Acclaimed Speaker within the Corporate Wellness Industry International recognition (IAWHP)


Recently Viewed