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Wellness Forum
Step 6: Program Implementation
- Program implementation happens in much the same way that policy implementation happens:
- Inform your employees in advance that a new program is being developed.
- Encourage open communication among employees.
- Provide a timeline for implementation.
- Demonstrate that management fully supports the program.
The biggest difference is that implementing a program requires the wellness team or coordinator make sure the employees know about the program and get involved. The best way to do this is through in-house marketing and a kick-off event:
In House Marketing
- Place posters and flyers prominently on bulletin boards, in the break room, and rest rooms.
- Distribute
 memos, flyers, or pamphlets in employees’ mailboxes.
- Send out a memo or announcement through inter-office email, on web-based electronic bulletin boards, or on the company’s website.
- Send out a memo with paychecks introducing the new wellness program.
- Make an announcement at staff meetings.
Kick-Off Event
- Purpose
- Give employees detailed information about the program.
- Motivate people to register and participate.
- Make it a fun and interactive event that highlights management support.
- Possible Kick-Off Events
- Picnic
- Brown-bag lunch
- Presentation
- Sample Kick-Off Event
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