April 2011 Wellness Updates
How My Company's Wellness Program Saved My Life!
The following testimonial illustrates how CEOs and Senior-Level Executives can make a difference in the lives of their employees. By being committed enough to care, organizational leaders can provide gentle nudges and encouragement to their employees to take better care of their health—a simple act that can make all the difference in the world—especially when it comes to protecting the pearl of great price. As tragic as it is, people value their health most when they lose it—and that was certainly the case with Anita Hagen. Fortunately, with the help of a senior-level leader, this story has a happy ending. Here is one woman’s account of how a committed company executive essentially saved her life. By being committed enough to care, provide encouragement and follow-up, Anita Hagen avoided a potentially catastrophic health tragedy. As a Senior Level Executive and organizational leader, if you choose to embrace good health as good business, your commitment can make an enormous difference to the health of the people in your organization—something that’s worth its weight in gold.
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Making the case for Workplace Wellness Programs
The Wellness Council of America (WELCOA) was established as a national not-for-profit organization in the mid 1980’s through the efforts of a number of forward-thinking business and health leaders. Since then, WELCOA has helped to influence the face of workplace wellness in the U.S. Today, WELCOA has become one of the most respected resources for workplace wellness in America. With a membership in excess of 4,000 organizations, WELCOA is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all working Americans.
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