5 Reasons Why Your Workplace Wellbeing Program

Will Fail

1. It’s fixated on “Health”

The Truth?

Health is only one (weak) contributor to core business objectives (revenue growth/cost control)*

Instead:Develop a holistic wellbeing program that includes all

aspects of wellbeing (e.g. social & community)

*applies to Australia and New Zealand

2. It Produces Irrelevant Data

The Truth?

Metrics such as ‘steps walked’, ‘cholesterol levels’ or ‘helpfulness of program’ do not relate to core business

objectives

Instead:Run programs that produce useful, comparable data such as identification of key talent and leaders and

workplace culture metrics

3. It’s Not Fun (& Not Priority)

The Truth?

Participation in traditional ‘health and wellness’ programs is very low

(expect less than 50% of staff to participate in screening procedures, less than 10% in interventional programs [RAND 2013})

Instead:Tie ‘health’ programs to ‘performance, recognition,

collaboration and promotion’ (the things employees really care about). And make it fun.

4. The Costs Exceed the Benefits

The Truth?

There is no proven ROI on ‘health programs’ in Australia or New Zealand

(if you can prove us wrong, we’ll run your wellbeing program for free for a full year- guaranteed)

Instead:Keep costs minimal while you find a way to measure your program’s direct impact on key business goals.

5. It Takes Up (a lot of) Your Time

The Truth?

Wellbeing is often one of many roles for an HR or OH&S professional. It can be time consuming and

operationally demanding

Instead:Ensure your wellness program frees you up to manage

and oversee it, rather than operate it.

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