2. Your team has been tasked to do research into the viability of starting a Health and Wellness
Programme for staff of your organisation.
3. You should research the following points:
3.2. What kinds of health and wellness initiatives to include (When? And Why?)
3.1. Why health and wellness is important for employees
3.3. How to get staff members to 'buy-in' to the concept?
3.4. How much it will cost?
4. Use a mind-map to represent your research methodology and findings Then draft a framework for the report
5. 6. Then prepare a reference list of all the items you would include in as facts in the report.
7. Present your team's work samples to the rest of the class.
8. Take key-notes of presentations delivered in preparation of drafting such a report as part of your summative assessment.
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Research Methodology and Findings Mind Map:
- Why health and wellness is important for employees
- Increased productivity
- Improved morale and job satisfaction
- Reduced absenteeism and healthcare costs
- Better physical and mental well-being
- What kinds of health and wellness initiatives to include
- Exercise programs (e.g. yoga, Zumba, walking groups)
- Mental health support (e.g. counseling services, mindfulness sessions)
- Nutritional programs (e.g. healthy eating workshops, cooking classes)
- Health screenings and assessments
- Stress management workshops
- Work-life balance initiatives
- How to get staff members to 'buy-in' to the concept
- Employee engagement surveys to assess interest and needs
- Communication and education about the benefits of the program
- Incentives and rewards for participation
- Employee feedback and involvement in program design
- How much it will cost
- Initial setup costs for facilities and equipment
- Ongoing costs for staff salaries, program materials, and incentives
- Potential savings from reduced healthcare costs and increased productivity
Framework for the Report:
1. Introduction
- Purpose of the report
- Background on the importance of health and wellness for employees
2. Research Methodology
- Literature review on the benefits of health and wellness programs
- Surveys and interviews with employees to assess interest and needs
- Cost analysis of implementing a program
3. Findings
- Recommended health and wellness initiatives based on research
- Strategies for getting staff buy-in
- Estimated costs and potential savings
4. Conclusion
- Summary of key findings
- Recommendations for implementing a Health and Wellness Programme
Reference List:
- National Business Group on Health. (2019). Why Invest in Employee Health and Wellness. Retrieved from https://www.businessgrouphealth.org/.
- American Psychological Association. (2020). Work and Well-Being Survey. Retrieved from https://www.apa.org/.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2018). Workplace Health Promotion. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/.
- Harvard Business Review. (2017). The Business Case for Health and Well-Being. Retrieved from https://hbr.org/.