There are many different types of employer-based wellness programs. The goal of these programs is to encourage action that improves or maintains health and prevents the onset of chronic disease. Some employers utilize very comprehensive health programs while others have achieved savings or increased productivity with just a few simple activities that promote healthy behaviors.

If you are looking for ways to implement a successful, comprehensive wellness program, visiting the Wellness Council of America (WELCOA) at www.welcoa.org is a great place to start. WELCOA has released a free report entitled "Seven Benchmarks of Worksite Wellness Success." For the past ten years, WELCOA has developed and refined a process that helps organizations build "best-in-class" workplace wellness programs. This report provides you with a step-by-step blueprint for getting the job done. For additional resources, you can refer to the Developing a Comprehensive Workplace Wellness Program section of this Weight Management Toolkit.

If you are looking for weight management resources and some simple activities that promote healthy eating and physical activity, then look no further. Lighten Up Lancaster County Coalition is providing a free Worksite Weight Management Toolkit that provides resources to develop a program or take your current program to the next level.

Your Lighten Up Lancaster County Coalition Worksite, Weight Management Toolkit includes:

1. The Importance of Worksite Weight Management Programs
2. Creating a Culture that Encourages Weight Management
3. Sample Organizational Policies
4. Workplace Initiatives that Promote Healthy Weight Management
5. Resources
   • Developing a Comprehensive Workplace Wellness Program
   • Nutrition Resources
   • Physical Activity Resources
   • Online Assessments