What are the designations? Application for WorkWell...
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What is WorkWell? WorkWell is a program designed to recognize local employers who made a commitment to address workforce health issues. Employers who actively promote changes to their work environment or culture can apply for the WorkWell Healthy Workplace Designation, if at least one of the following changes was undertaken in 2011: 1. Healthy Eating: The work environment or culture was modified or enhanced so that healthier food choices are available or more accessible to employees. 2. Physical Activity: The work environment or culture was modified or enhanced so that engaging in physical activity during work hours was an option or easier choice for employees. 3. Tobacco-Free: The work environment or culture was modified or enhanced to support tobacco- free initiatives, i.e. tobacco-free campus, tobacco- free hiring, tobacco cessation services, etc. What are the benefits? The cost benefits of employee worksite programs are well documented. Healthy employees use fewer health care dollars, which could translate to lower insurance premiums. Many changes can transform even small businesses and organizations into Healthy Worksites. Employees are more likely to be on the job and performing well when they are in good health. They are also more likely to be attracted to and remain with an employer who clearly values them. Many employers, small and large, have found that addressing workforce health is not only desirable but feasible. Even simple, modest efforts can result in tangible benefits for both the employer and employee. Research shows that employers who have changed their work environment and culture to demonstrate support of employee health have gained: • Employees who are more productive, cope better with change, make better decisions, and deal with stress more effectively. • An image of good stewardship, by investing in the workforce while increasing morale and managing health-associated costs. What are the designations? Three levels of recognition will be awarded through the WorkWell Designation Program. Bronze Recognition Received by employers that met one of the following changes below: A. Healthy Eating: Supported ongoing changes to the work environment or culture that made healthier food choices available or more accessible to employees. B. Physical Activity: Supported ongoing changes to the work environment or culture that made engaging in physical activity during work hours an option or easier choice for employees. C. Tobacco-Free: Supported ongoing changes to the work environment or culture that made the work environment tobacco-free. What are the designations? Silver Recognition Received by employers that met two of the following changes below: A. Healthy Eating: Supported ongoing changes to the work environment or culture that made healthier food choices available or more accessible to employees. B. Physical Activity: Supported ongoing changes to the work environment or culture that made engaging in physical activity during work hours an option or easier choice for employees. C. Tobacco-Free: Supported ongoing changes to the work environment or culture that made the work environment tobacco-free. Gold Recognition Received by employers that met all three of the following changes below: A. Healthy Eating: Supported ongoing changes to the work environment or culture that made healthier food choices available or more accessible to employees. B. Physical Activity: Supported ongoing changes to the work environment or culture that made engaging in physical activity during work hours an option or easier choice for employees. C. Tobacco-Free: Supported ongoing changes to the work environment or culture that made the work environment tobacco-free. What do designation recipients receive? WorkWell recipients will receive recognition by the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber and an award at the 2012 Healthy Workplace on Friday, June 8, 2012. How do we participate? Receiving a WorkWell designation can be an extrordinary vehicle to showcase your hard work, efforts and commitment to supporting your employees while continuing to achieve results for your organization. To apply for a WorkWell Designation, complete the enclosed tear-out application and return it no later than May 15, 2012. Applications must be signed by the owner, chief executive officer, administrator, board chair or other senior leadership member. Incomplete applications will not be considered. • One only application per employer will be accepted. • Employers with multiple sites or offices, should apply, highlighting changes that have the potential to impact their workforce overall. • WorkWell Designations will be awarded based on changes that occurred during the 2011 calendar year. Eligibility Employers can apply for recognition through the WorkWell Designation Program if they are: • A company or organization located in Pierce County, or • A current member of the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber Mark Your Calendar Designees will be honored at the 6th Annual Healthy Workplace, Friday, June 8, 2012. Be sure to attend. More information Questions about the WorkWell Healthy Workplace Designation Program can be directed to Lynnette Buffington, 253.627.2175 or email lynnetteb@ tacomachamber.org. Downloading application and additional information can be found by visiting the chamber website at www.tacomachamber.org. Application for WorkWell Designation Applications are due by 5 p.m. on May 15, 2012. Please complete your application online or send a copy by mail or fax to 253.597.7305. Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber | Lynnette Buffington 950 Pacific Avenue, Suite 300, Tacoma, WA 98402 Phone: 253.682.1726 | [email protected] SUBMISSION DATE:_________________________________ Employer Profile Employer Name: ___________________________________ For-profit Not-for-profit Industry / Type of Business: __________________________ Employer Address (Pierce County):_____________________ __________________________________________________ Employer Phone #: _______________ Fax #: ____________ Number of Employees (Pierce County):_________________ Number of Worksites / Offices (Pierce County):__________ Contact Information Contact Name for Application:________________________ Title: _______________ ______________________________ Contact Phone #: _______________ Email: _____________ Name of Owner / CEO: ______________________ ______ Email: ____________________________________________ Signature of Owner / CEO: __________________________
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What is WorkWell?
WorkWell is a program designed to recognize local employers who made a commitment to address workforce health issues.
Employers who actively promote changes to their work environment or culture can apply for the WorkWell Healthy Workplace Designation, if at least one of the following changes was undertaken in 2011:
1. Healthy Eating: The work environment or culture was modified or enhanced so that healthier food choices are available or more accessible to employees.
2. Physical Activity: The work environment or culture was modified or enhanced so that engaging in physical activity during work hours was an option or easier choice for employees.
3. Tobacco-Free: The work environment or culture was modified or enhanced to support tobacco- free initiatives, i.e. tobacco-free campus, tobacco- free hiring, tobacco cessation services, etc.
What are the benefits?
The cost benefits of employee worksite programs are well documented. Healthy employees use fewer health care dollars, which could translate to lower insurance premiums. Many changes can transform even small businesses and organizations into Healthy Worksites.
Employees are more likely to be on the job and performing well when they are in good health. They are also more likely to be attracted to and remain with an employer who clearly values them.
Many employers, small and large, have found that addressing workforce health is
not only desirable but feasible. Even simple, modest efforts can result in tangible benefits for both the employer and employee.
Research shows that employers who have changed their work environment and culture to demonstrate support of employee health have gained:
• Employees who are more productive, cope better with change, make better decisions, and deal with stress more effectively.
• An image of good stewardship, by investing in the workforce while increasing morale and managing health-associated costs.
What are the designations?Three levels of recognition will be awarded through the WorkWell Designation Program.
Bronze RecognitionReceived by employers that met one of the following changes below:
A. Healthy Eating: Supported ongoing changes to the work environment or culture that made healthier food choices available or more accessible to employees.
B. Physical Activity: Supported ongoing changes to the work environment or culture that made engaging in physical activity during work hours an option or easier choice for employees.
C. Tobacco-Free: Supported ongoing changes to the work environment or culture that made the work environment tobacco-free.
What are the designations? Silver RecognitionReceived by employers that met two of the following changes below:
A. Healthy Eating: Supported ongoing changes to the work environment or culture that made healthier food choices available or more accessible to employees.
B. Physical Activity: Supported ongoing changes to the work environment or culture that made engaging in physical activity during work hours an option or easier choice for employees.
C. Tobacco-Free: Supported ongoing changes to the work environment or culture that made the work environment tobacco-free.
Gold RecognitionReceived by employers that met all three of the following changes below:
A. Healthy Eating: Supported ongoing changes to the work environment or culture that made healthier food choices available or more accessible to employees.
B. Physical Activity: Supported ongoing changes to the work environment or culture that made engaging in physical activity during work hours an option or easier choice for employees.
C. Tobacco-Free: Supported ongoing changes to the work environment or culture that made the work environment tobacco-free.
What do designation recipients receive?
WorkWell recipients will receive recognition bythe Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber and an award at the 2012 Healthy Workplace on Friday, June 8, 2012.
How do we participate?
Receiving a WorkWell designation can be an extrordinary vehicle to showcase your hard work, efforts and commitment to supporting your employees while continuing to achieve results for your organization.
To apply for a WorkWell Designation, complete the enclosed tear-out application and return it no later than May 15, 2012.
Applications must be signed by the owner, chief executive officer, administrator, board chair or other senior leadership member. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• One only application per employer will be accepted.
• Employers with multiple sites or offices, should apply, highlighting changes that have the potential to impact their workforce overall.
• WorkWell Designations will be awarded based on changes that occurred during the 2011 calendar year.
EligibilityEmployers can apply for recognition through the WorkWell Designation Program if they are:
• A company or organization located in Pierce County, or • A current member of the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber
Mark Your Calendar
Designees will be honored at the 6th Annual Healthy Workplace, Friday, June 8, 2012. Be sure to attend.
More information
Questions about the WorkWell Healthy Workplace Designation Program can be directed to Lynnette Buffington, 253.627.2175 or email [email protected].
Downloading application and additional information can be found by visiting the chamber website atwww.tacomachamber.org.
Application for WorkWell DesignationApplications are due by 5 p.m. on May 15, 2012. Please complete your application online or send a copy by mail or faxto 253.597.7305.
Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber | Lynnette Buffington950 Pacific Avenue, Suite 300, Tacoma, WA 98402Phone: 253.682.1726 | [email protected]
SUBMISSION DATE:_________________________________
Employer ProfileEmployer Name: ___________________________________ For-profit Not-for-profit Industry / Type of Business: __________________________Employer Address (Pierce County):_______________________________________________________________________Employer Phone #: _______________ Fax #: ____________Number of Employees (Pierce County):_________________Number of Worksites / Offices (Pierce County):__________
Contact InformationContact Name for Application:________________________Title: _______________ ______________________________Contact Phone #: _______________ Email: _____________Name of Owner / CEO: ______________________ ______Email: ____________________________________________Signature of Owner / CEO: __________________________
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It’s easy to get startedThere are many ways to approach employee health and fitness. As anemployer you need to do what works best in your work environment.
Pierce County WorkWell can offer quality customized support to interested employers.
• Facilitation of an on-site assessment to identify options and opportunities for workforce health improvement.
• Access to materials or resources that provide practical advice on ways to impact employee health and fitness.
• Support to develop programs that address physical activity and healthy eating habits during work hours.
Encouraging a “Culture of Health and Wellness”in your workplace and at home.
Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber 950 Pacific Avenue, Suite 300, Tacoma, WA 98402 253.627.2175 | www.tacomachamber.org
TACOMA-PIERCE COUNTY CHAMBER PRESENTS
Promoting Healthy Initiatives
Within Your Workplace
Your Organization’s Story
The questions below provide an opportunity to tell the story of how you, as an employer, made a commitment to the health of your workforce during 2011.
Response required to one of the following for Bronze Designation, two of the following for Silver Designation, or all three for Gold Designation.
Please include a brief description of the results anticipated or achieved due to your efforts.
• What specific changes were made to the work environment or culture in 2011, that made engaging in 'physical activity' during work hours an option or easier choice for employees?
• What specific changes were made to the work environment or culture in 2011, that made 'healthier food' choices available or more accessible to employees?
• What specific changes were made to the work environment or culture in 2011, that supported a tobacco-free environment for employees?
Happy Heart Achievement Recognition Awards – OptionalAre there other policies, programs or activities, undertaken by your organization in 2011, to support employee health and well-being that could be considered when our committee selects 2011 Happy Heart Achievement Awards?
©2012 Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber. Designer: Christina Kitchens Printer: MultiCare Health System Distribution: Business Examiner
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