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HOW TO MAKE THE WORKPLACE WHOLE AGAIN
Starting with the human.
Resources for employers and employees as we look ahead.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Latest News & Resources
As organizations slowly start returning to work, WELCOA stands by our mission of improving the lives of all working people. We are here to help build healthy, happy, and thriving cultures and believe now more than ever in the impact a holistic wellness strategy can have on an organization. We need to make the workplace whole again, starting with the human. It is time to prioritize the whole person and ensure we’re fulfilling their needs in all seven areas of WELCOA’s Definition of Wellness.
Take Action with WELCOA COVID-19 Worksite Wellness Toolkits
WELCOA’s COVID-19 Toolkit Series offers grab and go resources for worksite wellness and HR professionals tasked with managing worksite issues related to COVID-19. Whether working with a remote workforce or bringing employees back to the workplace, these toolkits are rooted in a
TOOLKIT 1:
COVID-19 Remote Work
COVID-19 Remote Work
Employer Resources
A 10-Module guide to managing workplace issues related to COVID-19 including building strong communication, relationships and infrastructure.
🔒 TOOLKIT 2:
COVID-19 Remote Work
COVID-19 Remote Work
Employee Education Packet
COVID-19 Employee Education Packet to support your employees’ wellness needs in all 7 areas of WELCOA’s Definition of Wellness.
🔒 TOOLKIT 3:
Return to Work
Return to Work
Employer Resources
10-Module guide to help employers navigate bringing employees back into the workplace.
🔒 TOOLKIT 4:
Return to Work
Return to Work
Employee Education Packet
10-Module employee education packet to support your employees as they return to the workplace.
Open Q&A
Please submit any question(s) that you have or additional support needed around the impact of returning to work.
Please submit any question(s) that you have or additional support needed around the impact of returning to work.
VIDEOS & EVENT RECORDINGS
Pop-Up Pulse: COVID-19
Humanizing the Workplace
WITH: Sara Martin • Chief Operations Officer, WELCOA & Aaron Hurst • Co-Founder & CEO, Imperative
Download Free Guide »
Download Free Guide »
WELL WITH WELCOA
At-Home Workout (EMOTM)
WITH: JENNY GREEN • VP of Business Development, WELCOA
Pop-Up Pulse: COVID-19
Understanding the Interconnection of Business and Communities
WITH: Ryan Picarella • President, WELCOA & Somava Saha, MD, MS • Executive Lead, Well Being in the Nation (WIN)
WELL WITH WELCOA
At-Home Workout (TABATA)
WITH: JENNY GREEN • VP of Business Development, WELCOA
Pop-Up Pulse: COVID-19
Planning for the Future: Tactical Ways to Ensure Success
WITH: Ryan Picarella • President, WELCOA & Reggie Hammond • Founder, Managing Partner, Your Crescendo
WELL WITH WELCOA
At-Home Workout (AMRAP)
WITH: JENNY GREEN • VP of Business Development, WELCOA
Pop-Up Pulse: COVID-19
The Elephant in the Room: Navigating Workplace Grief
WITH: Sara Martin • Chief Operations Officer, WELCOA & Ilana Shapiro Yahdav, MPA, ACGRS • The Non-Linear Journey, LLC
WELL WITH WELCOA
At-Home Workout (30/15)
WITH: JENNY GREEN • VP of Business Development, WELCOA
POP-UP PULSE: COVID-19
LinkedIn’s Approach to Wellness
WITH: Sara Martin • Chief Operations Officer, WELCOA & Michael Susi • Director of Global Wellness, LinkedIn
POP-UP PULSE: COVID-19
The Future of Wellness in the Workplace
WITH: RYAN PICARELLA • President, WELCOA & Karen Moseley • President of the Health Enhancement Research Organization (HERO) & Chuck Gillespie, CWP • CEO of the National Wellness Institute (NWI)
POP-UP PULSE: COVID-19
Overcoming Anxiety & Stress
WITH: RYAN PICARELLA • President, WELCOA & Dr. Russell Morfitt • Chief Physiology Officer, Learn to Live
POP-UP PULSE: COVID-19
Building Your Personal Integrity Model During Chaos
WITH: RYAN PICARELLA • President, WELCOA & Laurie Gerber • Head Coach, Handel Group
COVID 19 CONVOS
How COVID-19 Should Shift Your Wellness Strategy
WITH: SARA MARTIN • CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER, WELCOA & LAURA PUTNAM • Founder & CEO, Motion Infusion
WELL WITH WELCOA
At-Home Workout (60:30)
WITH: JENNY GREEN • VP OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, WELCOA
POP-UP PULSE: COVID-19
Getting a Good Night’s Sleep During a Pandemic
WITH: RYAN PICARELLA • PRESIDENT, WELCOA & Dr. Michael Breus • The Sleep Doctor
Download Free Guide »
Download Free Guide »
COVID-19 CONVOS
The Self-Care Paradox – What the World Needs Now
WITH: JENNY GREEN • VP OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, WELCOA & Laura Ciel, MA PSYD • CEO & Co-Founder, NINEQ, LLC
“Remote Work Essentials” User’s Guide »
“Remote Work Essentials” User’s Guide »
POP-UP PULSE SERIES: COVID-19
Tips for Eating Healthy at Home
WITH: Ryan Picarella • President, WELCOA & Dr. Ann Kulze & CEO, Just Wellness, LLC
Dr. Ann’s “Eat Right for Life” »
Dr. Ann’s “Eat Right for Life” »
COVID-19 CONVOS
Ergonomic Tips for Setting Up Your Home Office
WITH: Jenny Green • VP of Business Development, WELCOA & Erik Nieuwenhuis, MS, PT, CAFS & WorkSmart Ergonomics MSD Injury Prevention Consultant at 3D Lifestyle Athlete, LLC
Home Office Ergonomic Tips »
Home Office Ergonomic Tips »
POP-UP PULSE SERIES: COVID-19
Leading with Courage, Creativity, and Consciousness in the Covid-19 Storm
WITH: Ryan Picarella • President, WELCOA & Eric Kaufmann • President & Executive Coach, Sagatica
POP-UP PULSE SERIES: COVID-19
Q&A Follow-Up with Mettie Spiess
WITH: Ryan Picarella • President, WELCOA & Mettie Spiess, CWP • Founder, A World Without Suicide
Stigma-Free Workplace Checklist »
Watch Mettie’s Episode of The Pulse »
Stigma-Free Workplace Checklist »
Watch Mettie’s Episode of The Pulse »
POP-UP PULSE SERIES: COVID-19
Fostering Wellness & Staying Active During COVID-19
WITH: Ryan Picarella • President, WELCOA & Sean Foy • President & Founder, Personal Wellness Corporation
COVID-19 CONVOS
Aligning Your Personal Integrity
WITH: Ryan Picarella • President, WELCOA & Laurie Gerber • Head Coach, Handel Group
POP-UP PULSE SERIES: COVID-19
Financial Wellness During the COVID-19 Pandemic
WITH: Sara Martin • Chief Operations Officer, WELCOA & Jeff Rubleski, MBA, CFP® Director, West Michigan/UP Customer Reporting & Consulting
POP-UP PULSE SERIES: COVID-19
Legal Issues During the COVID-19 Pandemic
WITH: Ryan Picarella • President, WELCOA & Barbara Zabawa, JD, MPH • Attorney/President, Center for Health and Wellness Law, LLC
COVID-19 CONVOS
Dealing with Anxiety During COVID-19
WITH: Ryan Picarella • President, WELCOA & Stella Grizont • Positive Psychology Expert & Founder, WOOPAH
Pop-Up Pulse Series: COVID-19
Loneliness
WITH: Ryan Picarella • President, WELCOA & Stuart Chittenden • Author & Founder of Squishtalks
Pop-Up Pulse Series: COVID-19
A Practical Approach for Employers
WITH: Ryan Picarella • President, WELCOA & Dr. Ray Fabius, DFACPE, Co-Founder of HealthNEXT
Download Slides »
Download Slides »
COVID-19 Convos
Navigating Uncharted Waters: Leadership & Self-Care in an Unprecedented Time
WITH: Ryan Picarella • President, WELCOA & Maggie Gough, RD • Founder, Realize Wellbeing
COVID-19 CONVOS
Mindfulness in the Midst of Chaos: Ways to Feed the Spirit and Calm the Mind
WITH: Ryan Picarella • President, WELCOA & Mandy Trapp • Anchor Meditation
WELCOA Resources
blog | April 21, 2020
Caring for Earth as We Care for Ourselves
BY: sara martin, ms • chief operations officer, WELCOA
During this time of uncertainty, there is a lot of anxiety about what the future will bring, but there is also a lot of hope. Within just a few short weeks of social distancing, as we ceased traveling and producing at the rates that defined our lives before the pandemic, we were already seeing some amazing changes in the environment.
CONTINUE READING »
blog | APRIL 21, 2020
The Ultimate Balancing Act
BY: lori thomas • member education manager, WELCOA
All working parents have experienced the challenge of balancing work and kids for several generations, this is nothing new. However, since the global pandemic hit, many parents have added the title of teacher to their existing roles of parent and employee now performing all of these roles at once in their homes.
CONTINUE READING »
BLOG | APRIL 21, 2020
At Home Workouts and Tips for Success
BY: jenny green, ms • vice president business development, welcoa
The coronavirus outbreak has left millions of people without their normal gyms, exercise studios and fitness community. But being hunkered down at home doesn’t mean it’s an excuse to gain the #quarantine15.
CONTINUE READING »Take Action with WELCOA COVID-19 Worksite Wellness Toolkits
PARTNER WEBINAR | AIRED APRIL 2, 2020
Mental Health in the Workplace: the Power of Social Connection
PRESENTED BY: Parneet Pal, MBBS • Chief Science Officer, Wisdom Labs & Ryan Picarella • President, WELCOA
WELCOA President Ryan Picarella joined Chief Science Officer Parneet Pal, MBBS, MS of Wisdom Labs on April 2 to discuss the role of social connection in supporting mental health during a time where interactions are decreased by social distancing and working remote.
WATCH WEBINAR »
BLOG | MARCH 22, 2020
Navigating the Coronavirus: The Power of Social Connection
BY: Parneet Pal, MBBS • Chief Science Officer, Wisdom Labs
How might we stay home, cancel everything and practice social distancing, while coming out stronger and more resilient on the other side of the COVID-19 pandemic, or any other crisis for that matter?
CONTINUE READING »
WEBINAR | MARCH 19, 2020
COVID-19: The Legal Scoop
BY: Barbara Zabawa, JD, MPH • Attorney/President, Center for Health and Wellness Law, LLC
In this session, Barbara Zabawa focuses on the legal aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
WATCH NOW »
BLOG | MARCH 18, 2020
Micro-Moments of Self-Care
BY: MAGGIE GOUGH, RD • FOUNDER, REALIZE WELLBEING
I called one of my clients to check in. The HR Director answered jokingly as she had been for the past week, “COVID Command Center. How can I help you?” I bet that feels similar to a lot of you.
CONTINUE READING »BLOG | MARCH 17, 2020
Answers to Your Most Burning Employment Law Questions about COVID-19
BY: Barbara Zabawa, JD, MPH • Attorney/President, Center for Health and Wellness Law, LLC
The Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) has sent the United States into a tailspin. While the primary focus has been on containing the virus, employers have a lot of questions about how to handle employee absences and sickness.
CONTINUE READING »
BLOG | MARCH 17, 2020
COVID-19 and Social Isolation: How WELCOA Is Helping You Connect
BY: Sara Martin, MS • Chief Operations Officer, WELCOA
WELCOA deemed 2020 the year of social connection because we know there is an important link between our relationships and our health, and we felt compelled to spend a year providing health promotion professionals with the best possible information about how they can leverage the power of social support and connection to improve the lives of their employees.
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BLOG | MARCH 17, 2020
How COVID-19 Is Impacting the Workplace
BY: Ryan Picarella, MS • President, WELCOA
Dear WELCOA Nation, we are in the midst of unprecedented times, and I want you to know you have a trusted partner to help navigate this uncharted territory.
CONTINUE READING »
Contributor Blogs
COVID-19 Changes Everything—and Nothing—About Managing Workers
BY: Jeffrey pfeffer • professor of organizational behavior, stanford university
COVID-19 has seemingly changed everything. Many people who are lucky enough to have jobs work from home. Children go to school at home, with parents expected to provide oversight and help with learning. College students and older kids have returned home to shelter in place.
CONTINUE READING »
I’m Scared Too
BY: Jason Lauritsen • Workplace Culture Expert & Author
Last Monday morning, I sat across the breakfast table from a friend talking about how the media was creating panic over the coronavirus.
CONTINUE READING »
5 Ways to Boost Your Immune System Naturally
BY: Rachel Druckenmiller • Founder & CEO, Unmuted Life
Whenever we feel like something could threaten our health and there isn’t anything we can do to control it, fear sets in, and rational thoughts and actions generally go out the window.
CONTINUE READING »
Partner Resources
How to Find a Job During & After COVID-19: Tips & Resources
SOURCE: Martyn Bassett Associates Inc
Virtual Career Resources for Finding a Job in the Post-COVID World
LEARN MORE »7 Ways Archetype’s Ecosystem is Responding to COVID-19
SOURCE: Archetype Solutions Group
At Archetype Solutions Group, our portfolio-wide COVID-19 response has been focused on the goal of coming out of this crisis harder, better, faster, and stronger.
LEARN MORE »DC Coronavirus (COVID-19)
SOURCE: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s main page with information regarding COVID-19.
LEARN MORE »CDC Resources for Business and Employers
SOURCE: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s information geared specifically toward businesses and employers regarding COVID-19.
LEARN MORE »CDC US Case Updates
SOURCE: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s information on cases and latest updates for COVID-19 in the United States.
LEARN MORE »Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
SOURCE: OSHA / HHS
U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration provide guidance on preparing workplaces for COVID-19.
DOWNLOAD RESOURCE »Leading in This Unprecedented Moment: 8 Wellbeing Leadership Strategies for Responding to COVID-19
SOURCE: Renee Moorefield, CEO, Wisdom Works Group & Chair, Wellness at Work Initiative, Global Wellness Institute (GWI)
LEARN MORE » Coronavirus Resource Page
SOURCE: U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Links to resources on business resilience and disaster recovery
LEARN MORE »Combating the Coronavirus
SOURCE: U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Resources for businesses to maintain operations during the coronavirus outbreak, how the U.S. Chamber and the business community are responding, and the economic impact of the crisis.
LEARN MORE »Coronavirus Resources
SOURCE: U.S. Department of Labor
Resources to help workers and employers prepare for the COVID-19 virus.
LEARN MORE »COVID-19 Rapid Response Ergo Phone Coaching for Home-based Workers
SOURCE: Deborah Read, MOTR/L aka ErgoGirl! • President • ErgoFit Consulting
ErgoFit Consulting is offering 25 min. ergonomics phone coaching services via their on-line self-scheduler. Their consultants will provide advice on working postures, practical temporary set-up ideas, and equipment your employees can buy if they are interested.
LEARN MORE »Pandemic Planning and Business Continuity Toolkit
SOURCE: Richard Ollis, CEO • Ollis/Akers/Arney
DOWNLOAD RESOURCE »Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to COVID-19
SOURCE: Richard Ollis, CEO • Ollis/Akers/Arney
DOWNLOAD RESOURCE »
About Us
WELCOA (The Wellness Council of America) is the nation’s most respected resource for building high-performing, healthy workplaces. Throughout its 30+ year history as a nonprofit, WELCOA has perfected its patented Well Workplace protocol which is the key to developing, delivering, and sustaining a healthy corporate culture. Today, over 30,000 workplace wellness practitioners, human resources professionals, business leaders and consultants rely on WELCOA for tools, trainings and its Premier Provider Network (PPN) partners to move their wellness programs forward.
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