2013 Webinar Series

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January 2013

Certification  •  Begins January 9  •  TOPIC: 7 Benchmarks

Well Workplace University—Building A Results-Oriented Workplace Wellness Program Using WELCOA's Seven Benchmarks

Well Workplace University is WELCOA's flagship training program. In this four-part Certification, participants will learn the art and science of building a results-oriented wellness program. Building on WELCOA's Seven Benchmarks of Healthy Companies, this training is specifically designed to help wellness practitioners and business leaders build and sustain results-oriented wellness programs. To date, thousands of health professionals and business leaders have taken part in this training.

Registration for this certification is now closed.

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Webinar  •  January 24  •  TOPIC: Health Care Reform

So The Election's Over, What Now? Everything You Need To Know About Health Care Reform

Now that the election is over, it's essential that you bring yourself up to speed on what the implications are in terms of health care and wellness—and it will impact both your organization and your employees. In this insightful and engaging webinar, health care reform expert Jeff Rubleski will walk you through what the results of the election mean in terms of your approach wellness and health care. In addition, Jeff will also share with you the five most important things you need to know about the new health care legislation and what steps you should be taking right now. This 90-minute webinar should be considered a “must attend” for all WELCOA Members.

Registration for this webinar is now closed.

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February 2013

Webinar  •  February 21  •  TOPIC: Compensation

What Workplace Wellness Professionals Earn in the US: Key Findings From WELCOA's National Compensation Survey

In this groundbreaking 90-minute webinar, WELCOA President Dr. David Hunnicutt will present the findings from WELCOA's first-ever Workplace Wellness Salary and Compensation Survey. During the session, David will share with you the fascinating and important results of what entry, mid, and senior-level wellness practitioners earn in terms of annual compensation. In addition, Dr. Hunnicutt will outline what you can, and should, be doing to take your career—and your compensation package—to the next level. This is an important webinar for all wellness practitioners, employers, brokers, and consultants—you definitely won't want to miss this event.

Registration for this webinar is now closed.

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March 2013

Certification  •  March 18-22  •  TOPIC: Communication/Marketing

WELCOA's National Training Summit: How To Effectively Communicate The Power Of Wellness

When it comes to workplace wellness programs, effective communication is the missing link. In fact, consider the following:

• More organizations than ever before are now offering worksite wellness programs, yet participation levels remain alarmingly low.
• As a result, many organizations are resorting to using excessive incentives—or even more drastic measures—in a desperate attempt to strongarm participation.
• While these measures gain employee compliance, they fall far short of securing real commitment to healthy lifestyles.

But… there are real solutions to this problem—and we'll reveal them to you at the WELCOA 2013 National Training Summit which will take place in Hilton Head South Carolina—to learn more simply visit this link.

Registration for this certification is now closed.

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April 2013

Certification  •  Begins April 3  •  TOPIC: Small Business Wellness

Well Workplace University—The Art And Science Of Building A Wellness Program In A Small Business Setting

Small businesses constitute the vast majority of workplaces in the U.S., but, until now, there has been very little guidance for small employers on how to build a great wellness program. In this 90 minute Webinar, WELCOA President David Hunnicutt will walk you through the process of building a great wellness program in your small business setting. If you are responsible for developing a wellness program in a company of 50 employees or less—this training is perfect for you.

As a result of attending this four-part, certification session you will:

• Understand why wellness programs in small businesses are very different creatures than those that have been developed in larger companies
• Learn the steps that need to be taken by small employers to improve the health and well-being of their employees
• Examine case studies of some of the most progressive small employers in the country who have built great wellness programs
• Become familiar with the laws and regulations that make small business wellness programs ultimately unique.

If you are looking to learn how to reach employees in small businesses, this will be an excellent training experience.

Registration for this certification is now closed.

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May 2013

Webinar  •  May 23  •  TOPIC: Maximizing

5 Things You Can Do To Take Your Program To The Next Level

In an age of ever increasing accountability, it’s essential that workplace wellness practitioners and business leaders know exactly what must be done in order to take their health promotion initiatives to the next level. In this 90-minute webinar, WELCOA President Dr. David Hunnicutt will present significant findings from his multiple-year research study examining the approaches, practices, and outcomes of more than 3,000 worksite wellness programs. In addition to sharing important outcomes from his study, David will also share the five most important things you can do to take your wellness program to the next level. If you are looking to maximize the impact of you wellness initiative—or those of your clients—you won’t want to miss this webinar.

Registration for this webinar is now closed.

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June 2013

Certification  •  Begins June 5  •  TOPIC: Employee Benefit Design

Well Workplace University—Linking Wellness Initiatives To Employee Benefit Design: The Missing Link In Creating Best-In-Class Wellness Programs

Despite the very best efforts of the nation's most talented worksite wellness practitioners, many health promotion initiatives have failed to live up to their potential. Interestingly, by linking worksite wellness programs to the company's benefit plan design, remarkable results are finally being achieved. In this four-part national WELCOA Certification, participants will walk away with the knowledge and skills to successfully link wellness programs to corporate benefits.

Registration for this certification is now closed.

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July 2013

Webinar  •  July 25  •  TOPIC: Culture

How To Conduct A Wellness Culture Audit

Creating a culture of wellness has become an overused catch-phrase in the last several years. And while creating such a culture is important, the reality is very few people know how to do it—and even fewer know how to measure it. In this 90-minute webinar, we’ll introduce you to the measurement tools and techniques that are used in quantifying healthy cultures. As a result of attending this webinar, not only will you better understand the step-by-step process of systematically creating a healthier culture but you will also become more familiar with the actual tools you can leverage to get the job done.

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August 2013

Certification  •  Begins August 7  •  TOPIC: Health Coaching

Well Workplace University—How To Effectively Utilize Health Coaching To Improve Employee Health

When it comes to workplace wellness programs, coaching is all the rave. Unfortunately, despite its popularity, far too many companies are clueless when it comes to truly harnessing the power of coaching. In this four-part national WELCOA Certification, members of the WELCOA nation will learn how to successfully incorporate coaching into their existing workplace wellness initiatives. From selecting coaches to setting expectations to negotiating prices to evaluating outcomes, this webinar will feature some of the nation's most learned professionals and practitioners. If you are looking to take your wellness program to the next level, you won't want to miss this certification opportunity.

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September 2013

Webinar  •  September 26  •  TOPIC: Vendor Selection

How To Select The Right Wellness Vendor For Your Organization

As wellness programs begin to take hold in organizations of all sizes, itís a guaranteed that a lot of well practitioners and business leaders will be looking to secure services from health promotion vendors. But hereís the question that needs to be asked: Are you simply looking for a vendor; or are you looking for THE perfect vendor. In this 90 minute webinar, weíll take you by the hand and walk you through the processóstep-by-stepóof finding, securing and working with your wellness vendor. This is an essential webinar for anyone who is looking or working with a current wellness vendor.

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October 2013

Certification  •  Begins October 9  •  TOPIC: Stress Management

Well Workplace University—How To Manage Stress At The Workplace

In this four-part certification series, several of the most prominent stress experts in the country will share with you both the art and science of addressing stress in the workplace. By drawing on important findings from the latest research, as well as case studies from some of Americaís healthiest companies, our nationally-recognized presenters will show you what it takes to develop, deliver, and evaluate a best-in-class stress management initiative. As an added bonus, youíll walk away with an armload of great resources that will get you moving immediately.

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Webinar  •  October 24  •  TOPIC: Wellness For Families

Expanding Your Horizons: How To Improve Health Beyond Your Employees: How To Reach Spouses And Dependents

Given the reality that spouses and dependents comprise a significant portion of all medical claims costs, this cutting-edge webinar will share with you what we know about expanding workplace wellness programs to include family members. Although not easy, it is remarkable to see what can happen when an organizationís wellness initiative reaches beyond the traditional corporate boundaries and begins engaging family members. If your goal is to maximize the impact of your companyís wellness initiative, this webinar is the right one for you.

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November 2013

Certification  •  Begins November 13  •  TOPIC: Leadership

Well Workplace University—How To Effectively Lead Your Worksite Wellness Initiative

WELCOA President, Dr. David Hunnicutt, and other national leaders will provide more in-depth instruction and insight into the art and science of developing a personal skill set that will allow you to effectively build and sustain a results-oriented workplace wellness initiative. Specifically, the topics of leadership, creating change, getting things done through others, establishing essential priorities, and maximizing your time will be addressed as part of the core curriculum.

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Webinar  •  November 21  •  TOPIC: Employee Engagement

Employee Engagement: Welcome To The New Frontier

The field of worksite wellness is expanding exponentially and the newest kid on the block is employee engagement. Filled with exciting possibilities, this new movement has significant and profound ramifications for workplace wellness—and if integrated effectively, employee engagement has the potential to move your wellness programs forward by leaps and bounds. Join us for this 90 minute webinar and learn more about employee engagement and what it means to you and your wellness initiative.