{"id":105980,"date":"2022-08-08T16:33:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-08T22:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/?p=105980"},"modified":"2026-04-23T11:28:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T17:28:05","slug":"support-wellness-program-participation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/08\/08\/support-wellness-program-participation\/","title":{"rendered":"How Leadership Can Support Wellness Program Participation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/08\/08\/support-wellness-program-participation\/#What_impact_does_leadership_support_have_on_wellness_program_participation\" >What impact does leadership support have on wellness program participation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/08\/08\/support-wellness-program-participation\/#How_does_visible_participation_from_leaders_increase_engagement\" >How does visible participation from leaders increase engagement?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/08\/08\/support-wellness-program-participation\/#Why_should_leaders_share_personal_health_goals_and_stories\" >Why should leaders share personal health goals and stories?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/08\/08\/support-wellness-program-participation\/#How_does_modeling_healthy_habits_influence_employee_participation\" >How does modeling healthy habits influence employee participation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/08\/08\/support-wellness-program-participation\/#How_can_leaders_promote_wellness_education_within_the_organization\" >How can leaders promote wellness education within the organization?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/08\/08\/support-wellness-program-participation\/#How_does_showcasing_leadership_involvement_strengthen_participation\" >How does showcasing leadership involvement strengthen participation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/08\/08\/support-wellness-program-participation\/#Why_should_leaders_attend_wellness_webinars_and_events\" >Why should leaders attend wellness webinars and events?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/08\/08\/support-wellness-program-participation\/#How_can_leaders_collaborate_with_committees_to_improve_participation\" >How can leaders collaborate with committees to improve participation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/08\/08\/support-wellness-program-participation\/#How_do_simple_wellness_tips_from_leaders_encourage_engagement\" >How do simple wellness tips from leaders encourage engagement?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/08\/08\/support-wellness-program-participation\/#What_steps_should_leaders_take_to_increase_wellness_program_participation\" >What steps should leaders take to increase wellness program participation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/08\/08\/support-wellness-program-participation\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote executive-summary is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);font-size:17px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong>Executive Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group executive-summary\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>How can employers support employee participation in wellness programs?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"executive-summary\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Employers can increase wellness program participation by making programs easy to access, clearly communicated, and supported by leadership. Practical support includes allowing time during the workday, offering simple incentives, and using tools that help employees track progress. When leaders actively encourage participation, wellness becomes part of the workplace culture rather than an optional extra.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_impact_does_leadership_support_have_on_wellness_program_participation\"><\/span>What impact does leadership support have on wellness program participation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When leadership is not seen participating in the wellness program, employees may feel their work leaders don&#8217;t care.  &#8220;How can leadership care about <em>my<\/em> health if they don&#8217;t seem to care about their own?&#8221; Here are eight examples of how leadership can support wellness program participation and be involved and contributing to everyone&#8217;s success and wellness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2025\/07\/15\/how-leaders-can-improve-workplace-wellness-8-strategies\/\">high-level leaders<\/a> are seen caring about their employees&#8217; health and well-being, it goes a lot farther than the basic &#8220;job well done&#8221; speech at yearly reviews. Words are important, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pulse\/leadership-action-impact-position-scott-douglas-clary-mba\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">actions speak a lot louder.<\/a> Use these examples to spark ideas on how you can create greater impact with your organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-does-visible-participation-from-leaders-increase-engagement\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_visible_participation_from_leaders_increase_engagement\"><\/span>How does visible participation from leaders increase engagement?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your <a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20250724135444\/https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/jeannemeister\/2021\/08\/04\/the-future-of-work-is-worker-well-being\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">employees&#8217; well-being directly affects your company<\/a> and how well it exists. Your employees don&#8217;t want lip service from you when you claim that participation in the company challenges is great. <strong>If they don&#8217;t see you actively engaged in your organization&#8217;s wellness campaigns, you may as well not have the campaigns in the first place.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/How-Leadership-Can-Support-Wellness-Program-Participation-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Support Wellness Program Participation \" class=\"wp-image-105992\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/How-Leadership-Can-Support-Wellness-Program-Participation-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/How-Leadership-Can-Support-Wellness-Program-Participation-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/How-Leadership-Can-Support-Wellness-Program-Participation-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/How-Leadership-Can-Support-Wellness-Program-Participation-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/How-Leadership-Can-Support-Wellness-Program-Participation-800x450.png 800w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/How-Leadership-Can-Support-Wellness-Program-Participation.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Work with your WellSteps Guide on ideas you can put into place in order to support wellness program participation. Talk about those taking place, what your thoughts are about it, and what you&#8217;re doing to participate. Share information directly with your managers, announcements events in meetings and company emails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED:  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/02\/wellness-campaigns-wellness-campaign-ideas\/\">Unique Wellness Campaign Ideas for Building Effective Employee Wellness Campaigns<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-should-leaders-share-personal-health-goals-and-stories\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_should_leaders_share_personal_health_goals_and_stories\"><\/span>Why should leaders share personal health goals and stories?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Plants that don&#8217;t grow are unhealthy and eventually die. Same goes for human beings. If we&#8217;re not physically, mentally, or emotionally growing in some way through a goal, <a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220123165242\/https:\/\/www.inc.com\/young-entrepreneur-council\/feeling-unfulfilled-try-these-7-things-to-find-better-purpose.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">our lives aren&#8217;t fulfilling.<\/a> We&#8217;re not enriching the experiences we have with others around us either. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Always have a health goal. <\/strong>Talk about it as a leader during the appropriate settings with your employees. Share your struggle, what you want to improve, and how you&#8217;re going to do it, what your plan is. Incorporate how the current company campaigns work with your goals and success you have because of it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/How-Leadership-Can-Support-Wellness-Program-Participation-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Support Wellness Program Participation \" class=\"wp-image-105994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/How-Leadership-Can-Support-Wellness-Program-Participation-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/How-Leadership-Can-Support-Wellness-Program-Participation-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/How-Leadership-Can-Support-Wellness-Program-Participation-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/How-Leadership-Can-Support-Wellness-Program-Participation-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/How-Leadership-Can-Support-Wellness-Program-Participation-1-800x450.png 800w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/How-Leadership-Can-Support-Wellness-Program-Participation-1.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget to be open about the difficulties along the way and what you&#8217;re doing to overcome them. You do not have to be perfect, just an example for those you lead. You are allowed to be human as you navigate your own  experiences and health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED:  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/07\/21\/communicate-support-company-wellness-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">7 Ways How Senior Leaders Can Communicate Support For the Company Wellness Program<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-does-modeling-healthy-habits-influence-employee-participation\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_modeling_healthy_habits_influence_employee_participation\"><\/span>How does modeling healthy habits influence employee participation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As leaders, using the stairs is massively impactful. Be sure to use the stairs when walking to and from meetings, especially with other employees. Phrases such as, &#8220;I want to get my steps in for the day,&#8221; or &#8220;I feel refreshed when I take the stairs&#8221; make an impression. Then follow through on the action, of course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, obviously, if you&#8217;ve got to go 20 floors up, give yourself some grace in not taking all 20 flights. But you can certainly go two or three, then use the elevator the rest of the way. If you need to use an escalator, continue to walk it while it&#8217;s moving; that still counts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED:  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/03\/18\/wellness-challenge-ideas\/\">13 Fun Workplace Wellness Challenge Ideas Your Employees Will Enjoy<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-can-leaders-promote-wellness-education-within-the-organization\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_leaders_promote_wellness_education_within_the_organization\"><\/span>How can leaders promote wellness education within the organization?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The book we recommend in this area is  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Culprit-Cure-lifestyle-culprit-Americas\/dp\/0975882805\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1LF33CIL0X0UT&amp;keywords=The+Culprit+and+the+Cure%3A+Why+Lifestyle+Is+the+Culprit+Behind+America%27s+Poor+Health+and+How+Transforming+That+Lifestyle+Can+Be+the+Cure&amp;qid=1671163645&amp;sprefix=the+culprit+and+the+cure+why+lifestyle+is+the+culprit+behind+america%27s+poor+health+and+how+transforming+that+lifestyle+can+be+the+cure%2Caps%2C170&amp;sr=8-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">The Culprit and the Cure<\/a>, by yours truly. It&#8217;s great at looking at how lifestyle diseases are created and how work plays a big role in that. It also discusses how creativity has been negatively affected from modern social time and what you can do about it in your company and personal life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When employees see leaders that are invested in actually broadening their knowledge of wellness, they will be impressed with how you indirectly support wellness program participation. <\/strong>They may start going to their leaders to learn about solutions for themselves. Or even fully trust and believe their leaders&#8217; commitment to everyone&#8217;s health because of their wealth of knowledge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-does-showcasing-leadership-involvement-strengthen-participation\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_showcasing_leadership_involvement_strengthen_participation\"><\/span>How does showcasing leadership involvement strengthen participation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure when you&#8217;re posting to the company social media, or sending out highlights in the company newsletters, include photos of the activities that both leaders and employees are engaged in. Make sure it&#8217;s not just about the high level leader, but inclusive of everyone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/How-Leadership-Can-Support-Wellness-Program-Participation-2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Support Wellness Program Participation \" class=\"wp-image-105996\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/How-Leadership-Can-Support-Wellness-Program-Participation-2-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/How-Leadership-Can-Support-Wellness-Program-Participation-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/How-Leadership-Can-Support-Wellness-Program-Participation-2-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/How-Leadership-Can-Support-Wellness-Program-Participation-2-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/How-Leadership-Can-Support-Wellness-Program-Participation-2-800x450.png 800w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/How-Leadership-Can-Support-Wellness-Program-Participation-2.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Attendance at races, fundraisers, health events, and company related campaigns are great opportunities to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shrm.org\/topics-tools\/news\/hr-magazine\/7-tips-to-increase-employee-engagement-without-spending-dime#:~:text=For%20many%20people%2C%20increased%20autonomy,them%20to%20do%20better%20work.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">increase the engagement of all employees<\/a> because they can see how much their leadership is participating too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED:  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/29\/boost-team-morale\/\">How to Use Wellness Programs to Boost Team Morale<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-should-leaders-attend-wellness-webinars-and-events\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_should_leaders_attend_wellness_webinars_and_events\"><\/span>Why should leaders attend wellness webinars and events?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps your teams are spread across the world and in-person contact isn&#8217;t always possible. Leaders can hop onto live trainings or company hosted online events that big groups of employees see or attend. They can express gratitude to the staff and committee that runs the wellness program. It&#8217;s also a great place to extend invitations, share stories and testimonials, and talk about the current challenges or events happening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The key here is that the leadership stays fully for the webinar or broadcast too. <\/strong>Hopping on for five minutes to steal the show may not seem as genuine to viewers. Even though things are happening digitally, conversations and connections about everyone&#8217;s wellness can be had even through a screen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RELATED:  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/16\/wellness-remote-workers\/\">6 Strategies for Successful Wellness with Remote Workers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-can-leaders-collaborate-with-committees-to-improve-participation\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_leaders_collaborate_with_committees_to_improve_participation\"><\/span>How can leaders collaborate with committees to improve participation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wellness committees are fantastic, especially when working with a WellSteps Guide to create, manage, and optimize a program that helps everyone. However, not everyone on that committee may understand the needs of the entire company. It&#8217;s just as important for the top leadership to be <a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220723025536\/https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/forbescoachescouncil\/2021\/10\/18\/15-things-senior-leaders-can-do-to-better-support-junior-team-members\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">involved alongside the entry-level employees<\/a>, middle management, and from all departments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bringing a high level leader to the current focus groups, or at least reviewing their results is paramount. Hopefully, the leader will <strong>convey their perspective on the topics at hand as a personable human being on the same level. <\/strong>They can create a space or opportunity for even more growth for the wellness of their employees because of their involvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-do-simple-wellness-tips-from-leaders-encourage-engagement\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_simple_wellness_tips_from_leaders_encourage_engagement\"><\/span>How do simple wellness tips from leaders encourage engagement?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every employee may not get to enjoy a potluck with the CEO. But everyone can know what meals the CEO enjoys when working toward their own health goals. Your leaders can include their favorite recipes in wellness emails to employees, or featured in the company newsletter. If possible, have it tailored to the current wellness challenge or campaign going on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/How-Leadership-Can-Support-Wellness-Program-Participation-3-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-105997\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/How-Leadership-Can-Support-Wellness-Program-Participation-3-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/How-Leadership-Can-Support-Wellness-Program-Participation-3-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/How-Leadership-Can-Support-Wellness-Program-Participation-3-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/How-Leadership-Can-Support-Wellness-Program-Participation-3-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/How-Leadership-Can-Support-Wellness-Program-Participation-3-800x450.png 800w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/How-Leadership-Can-Support-Wellness-Program-Participation-3.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The recipes could highlight supporting a certain health goal, such as sufficient nutrients to support running a 5k, lower calories to lose weight, or just increasing the quantity of vegetables in someone&#8217;s diet. When employees see that their leaders value their nutrition to support success in their goals, it can motivate and inspire them to try such recipes in order to reach their goals as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-steps-should-leaders-take-to-increase-wellness-program-participation\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_steps_should_leaders_take_to_increase_wellness_program_participation\"><\/span>What steps should leaders take to increase wellness program participation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Being a leader in a company certainly has big responsibilities, and needing to take on more to support the employees&#8217; wellness can seem daunting. Participating in events and conversations may overwhelming your already huge to-do list of priorities. You don&#8217;t have to do it alone! That&#8217;s what WellSteps is here for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/explore\/demosignup\/\">schedule a free demo<\/a> with our team and discover how we can take most of the aspects of your wellness program off of your plate. <\/strong>Then you can stand back, do what you do best, and still see the results of increased wellness come to fruition with your people and your organization. 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When leaders actively participate and communicate the importance of wellness, participation rates rise significantly. Leadership endorsement gives wellness legitimacy.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773378406173\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What communication tactics help leaders support wellness program participation?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"> Leaders can support wellness program participation by sharing announcements, praising involvement, including wellness in team meetings, and promoting upcoming challenges. 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