The Well Workplace Awards Initiative was designed a decade ago to help employers create healthier working environments. Today, we are pleased to say that over 600 organizations have embraced WELCOAs Well Workplace model, helping over one million employees lead happier, healthier lives.
This website details WELCOAs Well Workplace Initiative in detail. From Well Workplaces history, to the seven critical benchmarks of success, to the Well Workplace Award winners, its all here, and we encourage you to click through the site and learn as much as you can about how Well Workplace can help you build a healthy organizational culture.
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Well Workplace Overview
In this section youll learn why WELCOA concentrates its wellness efforts by focusing on working Americans. Learn the history and vision behind our Well Workplace movement, and find out how it relates to Healthy People objectives. Dont forget to click on Process and Developers to learn how your organization can join the hundreds of others that have already made the decision to get healthy.
Seven Benchmarks of Success
In this section youll learn about the seven benchmarks of success that define a healthy company. The 600+ organizations that have achieved Well Workplace status have used these benchmarks as a roadmap to ensure success. From securing senior level support, to collecting data, to evaluating efforts, check out what it takes to create a truly healthy working environment.
Application Process
In this section youll get all the logistics to begin the Well Workplace process for yourself. Download WELCOAs Well Workplace Checklist to get a feel for how your organization measures up to some of Americas Healthiest Companies. In this section you can also download an application to apply for a Well Workplace Award and view standout examples of Bronze, Silver, and Gold Well Workplace applications.
Well Workplace Award Winners
Use this section to view Well Workplace Award winning companies from the past few years. From Fortune 500 organizations to small businesses, youll see the best of the best in worksite wellness. Dont forget to click on the company name to get a custom overview of how wellness fits into the organization as a whole!
The Platinum Award
The pinnacle of results-oriented worksite wellness programming, the Platinum Well Workplace Award is a truly special achievement. In this section youll find everything you need to know about our Platinum Well Workplace Award winners. Best of all, you can download their completed Platinum Well Workplace applications to get an inside look at what makes these organizations so special when it comes to workplace wellness.
Well City USA
Well Workplace isnt just about single organizations. Entire business communities are embracing the modeland getting healthy on a large scale as a result. In this section you can learn about the experiences of seven special communities that have taken worksite wellness citywide. Learn what it will take to get your business community added to the list!
Key Resources
Over the history of the Well Workplace Initiative, WELCOA has had the pleasure of reviewing some very special wellness programs. In this section of the site you can get a glimpse of some of the forms and documentation that prove just how unique these programs are. From operating plans, to vision and mission statements, to letters of senior level support, you can download the very best example documents and use them as key resources in your own worksite wellness program.