Effective wellness programs attempt to create healthy workplace climates. A healthy workplace climate is one which encourages teamwork, cooperation, and empowerment of the individual.

People who work together have a sense of community, a shared vision, and a positive outlook. Policies promote and support wellness efforts within the workplace.

• Effective programs identify ways that company policies and organizational traditions encourage wellness.



• Effective programs work at the group and organizational levels to build support for healthy lifestyle choices.



• Effective programs set clear target goals and objectives for the health improvement of the worksite.