Implementation of Health and Wellness Programs Mara Scaliti and Leigha Anderson
Introduction ●Research question Does using a wellness program increase job satisfaction, performance, and decrease absenteeism? ●Why is it important? A simple addition to workplaces can improve an organization by having more efficient employees. ●What is our goal? To explore through surveys whether or not wellness programs and exercise impacts the success of an organization.
History of Health and Wellness Programs ●Promotes healthy activity and behavior and improve health benefits at work ●Growing since early 1900s ●Henry Ford o Drinking, diet, gambling, & personal matters
Hypotheses H1: The more an employee uses a health and wellness program, the higher their job performance. H2: The more an employee uses a health and wellness program, the more job satisfaction they will have. H3: The more an employee uses a health and wellness program, the less absences they will have.
Research Design -Electronic Survey: Qualtrics -One group based on how much they use the wellness program -Within-Case Design Format
Our Survey
Data Collection & Measurements -61 responses -Measures 3 Things: -Job Satisfaction levels -Job Performance levels -Absentee amounts -DataData
Results Top Wellness Survey Responses ●IHS Biometric Screenings 91% ●Lunch n Learn Seminars 58% ●Gym Reimbursement 35% ●Weight Management Program 32% Lowest Wellness Survey Responses ●Health Awareness Campaign and program 26% ●Walking at Work 21% ●Stretching Bands at Work 16% ●Healthy Advocate EAP Program 7%
Results
Statistical Analysis - Job Satisfaction
Statistical Analysis - Job Performance
Statistical Analysis - Absenteeism
Limitations -Only 60 respondents -Originally wanted to compare two groups -changed our whole survey -participants responded to state how much they use the program -JKJ- smaller, private company -constantly supplied with health and wellness information
Conclusion -Performance, Satisfaction, and Absenteeism are statistically significant -Will be applied to real world businesses
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