Leadership Support Presentation Fuel Up and Go Workplace Wellbeing Initiative

The Problem: Poor Health is Bad for Business of employees sit more than 7.5 hours per day at their jobs $153 billion is lost annually in time away from work due to the unwell workforce 86% Poor Health and Wellbeing significantly impacts the business in terms of reduced morale and engagement, lower performance, increased absenteeism and presenteeism, and higher overall cost 90% of Americans consume more empty calories than recommended, and 38% and 20% don’t eat fruit and vegetables at least once per day, respectively Stress may push us to eat more and feel less motivated to be physically active

Healthy, High-Performing Workforce The Opportunity: Organizations that Focus on Employee Wellbeing Perform Better Employees with high reported wellbeing are 6x more likely to be engaged at work and 32% more likely to stay with a company Highly engaged business units are 21% more productive and 22% more profitable Healthy, High-Performing Workforce Improve productivity, engagement, and performance Lower risk for heart disease, some cancers, osteoporosis, and diabetes Get Active │Eat Well │Build Balance to… Optimize energy Reduce stress Improve cognitive function and focus Maintain and manage weight

HEALTHY, HIGH PERFORMING EMPLOYEES The Solution: An Organizational Effort to Get Active, Eat Well, Build Balance Avenues of Influence Behaviors of Focus WORK ENVIRONMENT WORKPLACE CULTURE COMMUNITY HEALTH & WELLBEING RESOURCES HEALTHY, HIGH PERFORMING EMPLOYEES Get Active: Encourage employees to sit less, move more, and meet physical activity guidelines. Eat Well: Food is the body’s fuel. Support employees to eat in healthy ways and on healthier foods to perform better. Build Balance: Inspire employees to be more present and aware in their daily lives, and promote strategic breaks to recover and reenergize. Intervening in each avenue of influence is essential to program success. The Fuel Up and Go toolkit will help you do just this.

The Guide: Fuel Up and Go 6-Step Approach for Implementing a Wellbeing Program Get Started Share the business case for wellbeing Gain leadership buy-in Assess the current state of wellbeing within your business Identify and prioritize your focus areas for health and wellbeing and create a plan Determine Your Strategy Form an employee Wellbeing Champion Team Gain commitment from the Wellbeing Program Manager Affirm leadership support Build Your Wellbeing Team Review your program results, revise as needed, and celebrate successes Evaluate Results Spread the word about your program to employees Educate and engage employees in wellbeing on an ongoing basis Spread the Word Leverage program resources Implement wellbeing program offerings Select Your Activities

The Roles: Suggested Organizational Roles and Responsibilities Business Leader Provides oversight of the wellbeing program and ensures that program and business objectives are aligned Visible wellbeing advocate within the organization Typically, the Business Leader is part of senior leadership, and works closely with the Wellbeing Program Manager Program Manager Responsible for the direction and implementation of the wellbeing program Visible wellbeing advocate within the organization Oversees the Wellbeing Champion Team Wellbeing Champion Team Provides hands-on support and brings program to life Creates a culture and environment of health in the workplace Consists of employees interested in, and enthusiastic about, wellbeing at work For organizations with multiple sites, it’s recommended that each site has at least one Champion, and larger sites may have a team of 3-8 Note: You may modify these roles based on your organization and culture

Comprehensive Challenges Workplace Policies and Healthy Breaks The Programs: Fun and Simple Offerings to Impact Results There are Many Free and Low-Cost Ways to Improve Employee Wellbeing Comprehensive Challenges Workplace Policies and Healthy Breaks Events & Activities Eat Well Bingo Catering Guidelines, Eating on the Road Activity Challenge Standing, Stretching, Movement Plan and Run a 5K Recharge Breaks, Volunteerism Bike Share Water Infusion Bar Famers Market Gratitude Challenge Monthly Social Thank You Jar Workplace Yoga Build a Garden Wellbeing Day See Implementation Toolkit for complete listing of available programs.

Our Ask of You Your Buy-In Your Leadership Your Support   Create a healthier workplace by signing off on the Wellbeing Program and ensuring that business objectives are aligned with program objectives Employer Help your employees realize their full potential to achieve overall wellbeing by supporting the Program Manager and Wellbeing Champion Team with business resources and strategic guidance Employers Inspire employees to perform at their best; build support from the top down and the bottom up by verbally and personally supporting ongoing wellbeing activities Your Buy-In Your Leadership Your Support Business Leader Commitment I, ____________________________, am committed to the role and responsibilities of the Wellbeing Business Leader and agree to implement and contribute to the success of the Wellbeing Program and our goal of a healthy and high-performing workplace.   Signed: ______________________________________________________ Date: _______________

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