{"id":4161,"date":"2020-01-02T10:38:12","date_gmt":"2020-01-02T17:38:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/?p=4161"},"modified":"2026-03-10T03:14:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T09:14:18","slug":"worksite-wellness-committee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/02\/worksite-wellness-committee\/","title":{"rendered":"How a Worksite Wellness Committee Helps Programs"},"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\/2020\/01\/02\/worksite-wellness-committee\/#What_is_a_worksite_wellness_committee\" >What is a worksite wellness committee?<\/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\/2020\/01\/02\/worksite-wellness-committee\/#Why_does_your_wellness_program_need_a_worksite_wellness_committee\" >Why does your wellness program need a worksite wellness committee?<\/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\/2020\/01\/02\/worksite-wellness-committee\/#How_should_a_worksite_wellness_committee_be_created\" >How should a worksite wellness committee be created?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/02\/worksite-wellness-committee\/#How_Many_Employees_Should_Serve_on_Your_Committee\" >How Many Employees Should Serve on Your Committee?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/2020\/01\/02\/worksite-wellness-committee\/#Who_should_serve_on_a_worksite_wellness_committee\" >Who should serve on a worksite wellness committee?<\/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\/2020\/01\/02\/worksite-wellness-committee\/#Who_should_lead_a_worksite_wellness_committee\" >Who should lead a worksite wellness committee?<\/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\/2020\/01\/02\/worksite-wellness-committee\/#How_should_organizations_recruit_wellness_committee_members\" >How should organizations recruit wellness committee members?<\/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\/2020\/01\/02\/worksite-wellness-committee\/#How_long_should_a_wellness_committee_commitment_last\" >How long should a wellness committee commitment last?<\/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\/2020\/01\/02\/worksite-wellness-committee\/#How_much_time_should_committee_members_expect_to_contribute\" >How much time should committee members expect to contribute?<\/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\/2020\/01\/02\/worksite-wellness-committee\/#How_does_a_worksite_wellness_committee_improve_program_success\" >How does a worksite wellness committee improve program success?<\/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\/2020\/01\/02\/worksite-wellness-committee\/#What_evidence_shows_that_wellness_committees_make_a_difference\" >What evidence shows that wellness committees make a difference?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/02\/worksite-wellness-committee\/#Case_Study_1\" >Case Study # 1<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/02\/worksite-wellness-committee\/#Case_Study_2\" >Case Study # 2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/02\/worksite-wellness-committee\/#Case_Study_3\" >Case Study # 3<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/02\/worksite-wellness-committee\/#What_are_the_next_steps_after_forming_a_worksite_wellness_committee\" >What are the next steps after forming a worksite wellness committee?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/02\/worksite-wellness-committee\/#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>What is a worksite wellness committee and why is it important?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"executive-summary\" style=\"font-size:16px\">A worksite wellness committee is a group of employees and leaders who plan, support, and guide a workplace wellness program. The committee helps ensure the program reflects employee needs, builds trust, and maintains consistent engagement across the organization. Effective committees coordinate activities, communicate clearly, and reinforce leadership support for healthy behaviors. When a wellness committee is active and well-structured, wellness programs are more successful, sustainable, and impactful.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-a-worksite-wellness-committee\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_worksite_wellness_committee\"><\/span>What is a worksite wellness committee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A worksite wellness committee is a small group of employees who lead and participate in an employee wellness program. These committees provide leadership and oversight to help make the wellness programs effective. A worksite wellness committee can have a big impact on the success or failure of any employee wellness program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal of a wellness program is to encourage employees to live a healthier life. In this article, I\u2019ll answer common questions about worksite wellness committees, describe how to create and manage a wellness committee, and provide case studies that show the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2018\/01\/04\/the-nations-best-wellness-program\/\">positive wellness program outcomes<\/a>&nbsp;that are possible when your wellness program gets help and guidance from a wellness committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-does-your-wellness-program-need-a-worksite-wellness-committee\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_your_wellness_program_need_a_worksite_wellness_committee\"><\/span>Why does your wellness program need a worksite wellness committee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1) A worksite wellness committee gives employees a sense of ownership of the wellness program. Input from employees will help to create a wellness program all employees will appreciate and enjoy. Employees will appreciate that other employees are involved in how it works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2) It gives employees control over what wellness programming, events, and wellness challenges are offered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3) Program participation will be much higher when committee members help market the program and are seen participating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4) A wellness committee is helpful in identifying wellness program incentives that will be meaningful to your employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5) Wellness committees are a great way to create a wellness program <em>by<\/em> the employees <em>for<\/em> the employees.&nbsp; When your wellness efforts take a bottom-up approach, rather than a top-down approach, to improving employee health and productivity, they will just work better. Employees are happier and more productive when they feel they have control of what happens at work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6) Successful wellness programs have a lot of tasks that need to be completed. Your wellness committee can help do the work that is required to have a great program.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Wellness-committee-in-the-wellness-program.bmp\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"872\" height=\"455\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Wellness-committee-in-the-wellness-program.bmp\" alt=\"wellness committee ideas, wellness committee roles and responsibilities\" class=\"wp-image-4166\" style=\"width:650px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>A worksite wellness committee provides guidance during the implementation and management of your wellness program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"nv-iframe-embed\"><iframe title=\"Success Standards - Teamwork\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/354980964?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">WellSteps Training Video on How a Wellness Committee Can Help<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-should-a-worksite-wellness-committee-be-created\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_should_a_worksite_wellness_committee_be_created\"><\/span>How should a worksite wellness committee be created?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating a committee isn&#8217;t as intimidating as it might sound. Below we will explain how exactly to set up that committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-many-employees-should-serve-on-your-committee\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Employees_Should_Serve_on_Your_Committee\"><\/span>How Many Employees Should Serve on Your Committee? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rules regarding committee work are different for every organization. Here is general rule of thumb that we have created from the hundreds of wellness committees that work with WellSteps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fewer than 300 employees\u20143 to 8 committee members<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>300 to 1,000 employees\u20148 to 12 committee members<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1,001 or more employees\u201412 to 15 committee members<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/wellness-committee-meeting-1024x383.jpg\" alt=\"wellness committee names, wellness committee ideas, wellness committee goals, health and wellness committee, wellness committee agenda, wellness committee ideas for work, Worksite wellness jobs, worksite wellness program examples, worksite wellness ideas, wellness committee roles and responsibilities\" class=\"wp-image-4175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/wellness-committee-meeting-1024x383.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/wellness-committee-meeting-300x112.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/wellness-committee-meeting-768x288.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-should-serve-on-a-worksite-wellness-committee\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_should_serve_on_a_worksite_wellness_committee\"><\/span>Who should serve on a worksite wellness committee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your wellness committee should be representative of your workforce. Try to include representatives from multiple organizational levels such as full-time, part-time, managers, front-line employees, salary, hourly, etc. Get members from different departments and locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider including people who have responsibility for some aspect of employee health and well-being such as human resources, cafeteria, legal, etc. Find individuals who are passionate about wellness and excited about the company wellness program even though they might not be the healthiest employees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We call these wellness champions. Besides helping to provide great ideas, most wellness champions will support your wellness program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In every worksite, there will be a few employees who are not interested in your wellness program. These naysayers may think that wellness programs are an intrusion into their personal lives, a waste of time, or even some global conspiracy concocted by the fruit and vegetable industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should listen to these naysayers. They may be reluctant at first, but over the years we have learned that having naysayers on your wellness committee gives you insights into their reservations and concerns. By including your naysayers, you let them know you are listening to their concerns and challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Listening is this first part of effective communication. When you communicate well, your wellness program will be more successful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More often than not, wellness naysayers often become wellness champions. Ultimately they will help your program become more effective.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"719\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/wellness-committee-ideas-1024x719.jpg\" alt=\"worksite wellness committee, wellness committee ideas, wellness committee roles and responsibilities\" class=\"wp-image-4174\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/wellness-committee-ideas-1024x719.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/wellness-committee-ideas-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/wellness-committee-ideas-768x539.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/wellness-committee-ideas.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-should-lead-a-worksite-wellness-committee\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_should_lead_a_worksite_wellness_committee\"><\/span>Who should lead a worksite wellness committee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every worksite wellness program should have a wellness program coordinator that leads the wellness committee. WellSteps works with many wellness programs that have wellness coordinators who have limited time and expertise to contribute to the wellness program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In these cases our wellness experts, called WellSteps Guides, can help create the wellness committee agendas, conduct wellness committee meetings, and help make the program a success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Working with the onsite wellness coordinators, our WellSteps Guides are available to do much of the heavy lifting if needed. The goals are to make the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2018\/01\/09\/design-wellness-programs-successful\/\">wellness program as successful as possible<\/a> and to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/2018\/01\/07\/corporate-health-and-wellness-programs\/\">avoid making program mistakes.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/employee-wellness-committee-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"wellness committee names, wellness committee ideas, wellness committee goals, health and wellness committee, wellness committee agenda, wellness committee ideas for work, Worksite wellness jobs, worksite wellness program examples, worksite wellness ideas, wellness committee roles and responsibilities\" class=\"wp-image-4172\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/employee-wellness-committee-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/employee-wellness-committee-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/employee-wellness-committee-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-should-organizations-recruit-wellness-committee-members\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_should_organizations_recruit_wellness_committee_members\"><\/span>How should organizations recruit wellness committee members?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can recruit the people you want or ask for volunteers. If you ask for volunteers, accept applications so you can ensure that your committee is made up of positive people. You might need to get approval from management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will quickly discover that many employees will gladly serve on the wellness committee. Of all the committee assignments employees face, serving on the wellness committee is nearly always perceived as being one of the best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-long-should-a-wellness-committee-commitment-last\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_should_a_wellness_committee_commitment_last\"><\/span>How long should a wellness committee commitment last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We suggest a one to two-year commitment. At the end of each year, restructure the committee as needed. &nbsp;You can choose any length of commitment, but we suggest communicating a set length up front.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-much-time-should-committee-members-expect-to-contribute\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_time_should_committee_members_expect_to_contribute\"><\/span>How much time should committee members expect to contribute?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally, worksite wellness committees meet monthly. The time commitment for committee members can range from 1-4 hours per month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-does-a-worksite-wellness-committee-improve-program-success\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_a_worksite_wellness_committee_improve_program_success\"><\/span>How does a worksite wellness committee improve program success?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The most important role for wellness committee members is show support for the wellness program by participating and by being enthusiastic. Here are a few other roles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attend and participate in all wellness committee meetings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help select&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/descriptions\">Behavior Campaigns<\/a> for the year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help decide what incentives to offer with each wellness campaign.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be enthusiastic and promote the wellness campaigns and initiatives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participate in the wellness program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be available to answer questions about wellness or refer employees to your wellness coordinator or vendor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure that promotional posters are displayed at your worksite prior to the kickoff and campaigns.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure that campaign materials are distributed at your worksite (books, magnets, water bottles, etc).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share constructive feedback and success stories with your wellness coordinator and company leadership team.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/ws-checklist-to-change\">Checklist to Change<\/a> and work to improve the environment at your worksite.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contribute your ideas and experiences to wellness program discussions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important that wellness committee members are aware of their role. Be sure to explain these roles to committee members. Encourage them to report feedback of the wellness program from employees to ensure that your program reflects the needs of your company.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/wellness-committee-agenda-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"worksite wellness committee, wellness committee ideas, wellness committee roles and responsibilities\" class=\"wp-image-4173\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/wellness-committee-agenda-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/wellness-committee-agenda-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/wellness-committee-agenda-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/wellness-committee-agenda.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-evidence-shows-that-wellness-committees-make-a-difference\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_evidence_shows_that_wellness_committees_make_a_difference\"><\/span>What evidence shows that wellness committees make a difference?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since we are influenced by observed behavior, the actions of wellness committee members is an important factor in shaping employee behavior. There is no question that the example of senior leadership and a wellness committee can have a powerful influence on workplace wellness programs\u2014for the good OR the bad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, the wellness programs that have the best return on investment tend to exist in organizations with supportive leadership. Below are some case studies and research findings that demonstrate this concept.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-case-study-1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Study_1\"><\/span>Case Study # 1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A few years back, WellSteps worked with Kaiser Permanente to deliver the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/solutions\/\">WellSteps Small Business Solution<\/a> to dozens of companies. After this program was over, the companies were placed into one of the three groups based on their leadership support and help from a wellness committee: Weak, Moderate, or Strong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We then looked at the percentage of employees who participated and who changed at least one behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Screen-Shot-2016-02-29-at-9.45.18-AM.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-477\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"572\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Screen-Shot-2016-02-29-at-9.45.18-AM-1024x572.png\" alt=\"wellness committee names, wellness committee ideas, wellness committee goals, health and wellness committee, wellness committee agenda, wellness committee ideas for work\" class=\"wp-image-477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Screen-Shot-2016-02-29-at-9.45.18-AM-1024x572.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Screen-Shot-2016-02-29-at-9.45.18-AM-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Screen-Shot-2016-02-29-at-9.45.18-AM-768x429.png 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Screen-Shot-2016-02-29-at-9.45.18-AM.png 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>As shown above, companies with stronger leadership and committee support (bars on top) had far greater participation and had more employees who reported changing at least one behavior. This data also shows what is known as a graded response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though not ideal, moderate leadership was better than weak leadership, suggesting that at least some leadership and wellness committee support is better than none. Strong leadership and committee support is even better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, strong leadership and committee support was worth an additional 25 percentage points in participation and over 30 percentage points in behavior change. The stronger the support, the more the employees participated and changed their behaviors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"529\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/corporate-wellness-committee-walking-1024x529.jpg\" alt=\"wellness committee ideas, wellness committee roles and responsibilities\" class=\"wp-image-4169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/corporate-wellness-committee-walking-1024x529.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/corporate-wellness-committee-walking-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/corporate-wellness-committee-walking-768x397.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-case-study-2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Study_2\"><\/span>Case Study # 2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2012, the data from 455 companies who voluntarily completed the scorecard from the <a href=\"http:\/\/hero-health.org\/\">Health Enhancement Research Organization<\/a> were evaluated. The full report of this analysis is provided <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/images\/stories\/manuscripts\/culture%20paper%20final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>. In this evaluation, the relationship between supportive leadership and committees on employee health risks and medical costs was examined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each&nbsp;company was placed into one of three groups according to their degree of leadership support, from \u201cmarginal\u201d to &#8220;supportive&#8221; to \u201cvery supportive.\u201d In like manner, improvement in employee health risk or cost was grouped from \u201cnone\u201d to \u201csubstantial.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We expected that more companies with very supportive leadership would also report much larger improvements in health risk and\/or cost. We also expected the opposite to be true. In other words, among companies with marginally supportive leadership, we anticipated those companies would have&nbsp;poorer results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is what we found: the companies with very supportive leadership&nbsp; and wellness committees were 4.2 times more likely to report substantial improvement in employee health risk. They were also 2.5 times more likely to report substantial reduction in medical costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The companies with marginally supportive leadership were about 4 times more likely to report no improvement in employee health risk or reduction in medical costs.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/effective-wellness-committees-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"exercise at lunch\" class=\"wp-image-4171\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/effective-wellness-committees-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/effective-wellness-committees-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/effective-wellness-committees-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-case-study-3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Study_3\"><\/span>Case Study # 3<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2016, the Institute for Health and Productivity Studies published a <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26849254\/\">comprehensive study<\/a>&nbsp;to&nbsp;identify key success elements of employer-sponsored health promotion (wellness) programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They used three methods to identify the success elements:&nbsp;a review of the relevant peer-reviewed literature focused on best practices, discussions with experts in the field, and site visits to companies with proven programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The key determinant of success was the ability to create a culture of health at the workplace, and this is only possible with the support of visionary leadership\u2014including a wellness committee. The authors summed up the importance of leadership support this way:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>In these&nbsp;successful programs, leaders consistently express the importance of employee health and well-being to the organization (through words, actions, and policies), they established a worksite wellness committee, and they devote sufficient resources to health promotion efforts, even if programs are not expected to save money immediately.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"531\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/wellness-fitness-committee-1024x531.jpg\" alt=\"healthy employees\n\" class=\"wp-image-4176\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/wellness-fitness-committee-1024x531.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/wellness-fitness-committee-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/wellness-fitness-committee-768x398.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/wellness-fitness-committee.jpg 1388w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-next-steps-after-forming-a-worksite-wellness-committee\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_next_steps_after_forming_a_worksite_wellness_committee\"><\/span>What are the next steps after forming a worksite wellness committee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Worksite wellness committees are a vital component of all successful wellness programs. Case studies and published reports document, with evidence, what most of us already know: Wellness programs that have wellness committees produce positive wellness outcomes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The challenge is to make sure your program has an organized and well-functioning worksite wellness committee. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsteps.com\/demosignup\">Schedule a free demo with our WellSteps team<\/a><\/strong> to help you getting your worksite wellness committee in place for your organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773133967835\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is a worksite wellness committee, and why do wellness programs need one?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A worksite wellness committee is a small group of employees who help plan, promote, and refine your wellness efforts from the inside. Instead of HR carrying the whole load, the worksite wellness committee provides feedback, tests ideas, and acts as a bridge between employees and leadership. When you\u2019re trying to build a strong wellness culture, having a committed, cross-functional group like this can make all the difference.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773133971423\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Who should be on a worksite wellness committee to make it effective and representative?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The best worksite wellness committee includes people from different departments, levels, shifts, and locations when possible. You want a mix of champions who are enthusiastic about wellness and respected by their peers. Including both formal leaders and informal influencers helps your worksite wellness committee hear diverse perspectives and build trust across the organization.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773133972156\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What responsibilities should a worksite wellness committee take on (and which should stay with HR)?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A worksite wellness committee can take on tasks like gathering feedback, brainstorming program ideas, promoting upcoming challenges, and celebrating successes. HR usually keeps responsibility for budgeting, vendor relationships, and ensuring legal compliance. When those roles are clear, the worksite wellness committee becomes a strategic partner rather than just another group in the mix.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773133972896\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"> How often should a worksite wellness committee meet to stay effective without burning out members?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Most organizations find that monthly or bi-monthly meetings work well for a worksite wellness committee, with quick check-ins via email or chat in between as needed. The goal is to keep momentum going without overloading volunteers. Having a clear agenda, defined roles, and visible outcomes from each meeting helps the worksite wellness committee feel meaningful and worthwhile.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773133975720\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How can leadership support the worksite wellness committee so it has real influence?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Leadership can support the worksite wellness committee by giving it a clear charter, listening to its recommendations, and visibly acting on reasonable suggestions. When employees see that ideas from the committee lead to real changes\u2014like better communication, updated challenges, or more supportive policies\u2014they start to view the worksite wellness committee as a trusted advocate, not just a symbolic group.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is a worksite wellness committee? A worksite wellness committee is a small group of employees who lead and participate in an employee wellness program. These committees provide leadership and oversight to help make the wellness programs effective. 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