Introduction to Wellness in the Workplace

With the cost of health care continually rising, there is increasing interest among employers to find effective ways to improve health while lowering costs. This course will provide students with an overview of the impact of bringing wellness initiatives into the workplace. In this introduction to workplace wellness, students will identify the elements of wellness, characteristics of wellness programs and the return on the investment for companies who have invested in wellness within their organizations, such as reduction of health care costs, reduced rates of absenteeism, increased productivity, improved morale and retention. They will identify how various elements of wellness can be introduced in the workplace and how organizations can sustain a culture of wellness.