Stress And Wellness Intervention

Target level(s) of analysis: The target level of analysis for stress and wellness interventions is within the organization. Companies first were using wellness programs in order to motivate their employees to have healthier lifestyles. This was used as a benefit for the company by reducing sick days and increasing productivity of their employees. However, employers have recently realized that those are not the only benefits associated with wellness programs. Companies are now realizing that a larger benefit of having wellness programs for their employees is that it reduces health care costs (Jamison & Kleiner, 2015)
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Purpose of the Intervention: The purpose of wellness programs in organizations is to protect and encourage employee health. Wellness programs are set in place to reduce health care costs, absenteeism, avoid illness or injury, and to improve quality of work life. Since employees spend a majority of their waking hours at work, employers have a chance to have a positive influence on their employees’ health (Michaels & Greene, 2013). With wellness programs, employees are typically provided with educational programs and tips to learn about chronic diseases, so employees can take charge of their …show more content…
It is important to engage the leadership at multiple levels, such as executives, middle managers, and people that work in “wellness” type jobs. There should be alignment between the wellness program and the company’s identity and vision. The design of the program should be broad, but high in relevance and quality. Companies should ensure broad accessibility, such as no/low cost programs being a priority. It is important to also create and nurture internal and/or external partnerships. Lastly, communication is key. The company should communicate frequently and clearly any details of wellness programs (Berry, Mirabito, & Baun,