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Kathryn Mayer: 9 Tips For Creating An Obesity Program
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/01/2015 - 12:06
- Collect Data - Getting biometric checks is vital to collect for both the employee and the employer
- Be Honest - "Being upfront about why you are doing something is really important and gets employees to understand why you're doing this," L.L. Bean
- Be Flexible - When the BeanStrong program first began the company accepted all applicants
- Have a variety of offerings - Fitness classes can be a big part of a program, the BeanStrong program also offered nutrition education classes, a mental health component, and biometric evaluations
- Know, and accept, that results will vary - You have to accept that not everyone will have the same results in the hard data
- Don't just think about pounds - Weight loss is only one of many positive outcomes
- Make changes - L.L. Bean reassessed the BeanStrong program after the first year--and continues to do so
- Take a break - Obesity numbers are getting better, but diabetes numbers aren't getting better
- Know it has a ripple effect - A wellness program can change behaviors well after the program ends
Source: BenefitsPro
Source URL: http://www.benefitspro.com/2015/09/28/9-tips-for-creating-an...
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