Infographic: Wellness Warrior

WHAT KIND OF WELLNESS WARRIOR ARE YOU? THE RESULTS ARE IN! HOW DO YOU STACK UP AGAINST YOUR WELLNESS WARRIOR PEERS? In our June issue of CeridianVoice, we quizzed you on your wellness program prowess. Check out the results below to see how you stack up against your peers and learn wellness program tips along the way. Still in the dark about what kind of wellness warrior you are? Take the quiz and find out. THE RESULTS VE'RE INTERESTED AND LEARNING! OUR EMPLOYEES LOVE THIS. HOW CAN NE KEEP IMPROVING? WHITE BELT According to martial arts tradition, white signifies a beginning. Companies with white belts are embarking on journeys toward healthier living. BLACK BELT 78% Black belt warriors continually seek BLÁCK BELT knowledge by 24.3% MHITE BELT benchmarking their program against peers, and constantly refining their program. welliness 101 GREEN BELT Green belt warriors have 41.2% RED BELT a solid foundation of 31.7% GREEN BELT wellness program knowledge. Their goal is to strengthen and refine basic program offerings. RED BELT IT'S A BALANCING Companies with their red belts in wellness are learning how to balance initial program success while becoming smarter GROVTH AND about how they execute ENGAGEMENT. their program plans. MANAGING HOW CAN WE GET MORE PEOPLE SIGNED UP? DID YOU KNOW? Companies that use properly-designed wellness programs see medical costs fall by Absenteeism costs fall by More than 44% 1$3.27 $273 for every dollar spent on wellness programs of U.S. organizations offer wellness for every dollar spent on wellness programs programs Are getting started with a wellness program DOES YOUR COMPANY CURRENTLY HAVE A WELLNESS PLAN IN PLACE? 24.2% 18.2% 27.3% No, not yet Have a program but unsure how 30.3% to improve it under ACA Have had a successful, well-designed program for a few years WHEN IT CONES TO ENCOURAGING ENPLOYEE HEALTA AND WELL-BEING, WE: 33.3% Don't currently use incentives or penalties to promote health Engage employees in multiple ways including 28.8% incentives, penalties and program buzz 16.7% Use incentives and penalties (e.g., premium and fees) to motivate employees Promote the wellness program as a 12. 1% benefit and creates buzz with marketing 9 1- Offer nominal incentives for wellness program participants, such as gift cards WHEN LOOKING AT BEHA VIOR CHANGE, CONSIDER HOW BOTH INTRINSIC AND EXTRINSIC NOTIVATION CAN LEAD TO LONG-TERM HEALTAY HABITS. INTRINSIC NOTIVATION EXTRINSIC MOTIVATION comes from within the individual and is based on what's most nexternal source, comes from such as an incentive or pressure from another individual. important to them. HOW FAMILIAR IS YOUR ORGANIZATION WITH THE NEW ACA REGULATIONS FOR WELLNESS PROGRANS AND INCENTIVES? WHAT PERCENTAGE OF YOUR WELLNESS BUDGET IS DEVOTED TO INCENTIVES? 7.6%7 Don't offer a wellness program More than 30%/ 25.8% 18. 2% Understand impact and adjusted programs accordingly 16.6% 12.1% 37.9% 16-30% Don't understand the impact Don't offer incentives/wellness programs 43.9% 37.9% Have some understanding haven't made any program changes 5-15% IN THE U.S., THE TOP 5 WELLNESS INCENTIVES INCLUDE: A good rule of thumb is to set aside RAFFLES ROUGHLY 1/3 of your wellness program budget for incentives. GIFTS SAVEIL DISCOUNTS 6IFT CARDS GIFT CARD CAŞH HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR ORGANIZATION'S WELLNESS CULTURE? 33.4% 24.2% 21.2% 12.1% 9.1% Population isn't interested in Have leadership support which helps Aligned our wellness program goals with create a culture of broader organizational and goal alignment goals and frequently communicate about program and results Host smaller Have both wellness events but leadership support don't have great participation learning how to boost their health wellness across all organizational levels AS YOU GROW YOUR WELLNESS PROGRAM, CONSIDER THESE TIPS FOR BOOSTING PARTICIPATION Gain Understand leadership support your population Continuously assess and Focus on Communicate, behavioral change communicate, communicate - and incent modify your program WE WANT TO HEAR YOUR VOICE! [email protected] ft in You Tube CERIDIAN Sources: Harvard University Study - "Workplace Wellness Programs Can Generate Savings," 2013 Afiac Workforces Report; Sibson Consuiting's Health Enterprise Survey :)