1. Free WELCOA Reports

The Wellness Councils of America (WELCOA) offer a number of free reports. Contained in the Free Resources section, you’ll find key reports, studies, and other publications designed to help you understand some of the key issues involved in worksite health promotion programming. Some of the topics include:

· Addressing Tobacco Use at the Workplace
· The Art and Science of Choosing Appropriate Interventions
· The 10 Secrets of Successful Wellness Teams
· Seven Benchmarks Of Worksite Wellness Success
· Checklist for Selecting Health Promotion Vendors
· Planning Wellness: Getting Off To A Good Start

2. Worksite Wellness Resource Kit

The Worksite Wellness Resource Kit is a tool to assist worksites with implementing strategies that have been proven to be effective. The kit walks you through the process of developing a worksite wellness program. The entire kit and individual sections can be downloaded or you can order a free printed copy of the resource kit.

3. How worksite wellness affects the bottom line (Video Presentation)

On September 19, 2007, over 200 people interested in healthy worksites attended t he Governor Doyle's Summit on Healthy Worksites in Madison. This videotaped keynote presentation can be viewed on the Department of Health and Family Services website. If you are unable to watch the entire 85 minute presentation, be sure to see Dr. Steven Aldana’s segment (starting at 28:15).

Estimate your cost and potential savings
- American Cancer Society ROI calculator for Obesity and Physical Activity
- Magellan Health Services Obesity Cost Calculator

4. Tobacco-Free Workplace Tool Kit

Make it Your Business: Strategies for a Tobacco-Free Workplace in Wisconsin: This Employer Toolkit is a first of its kind resource specifically for Wisconsin businesses and is a comprehensive guide for:

· Helping your business/worksite go tobacco-free
· Helping interested employees quit using tobacco

You can view the entire toolkit or browse it chapter by chapter. Also available is a brief webcast featuring an introduction to, and an overview of, the Employer Toolkit.

5. The Community Guide to Worksite Health Promotion

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s evidence-based recommendations for health promotion programs and policies in the workplace.

6. Healthy Workforce 2010: An Essential Health Promotion Sourcebook for Employers, Large and Small

Partnerships for Prevention’s guide for employers, this document outlines strategies that translate Healthy People 2010 Goals to the business setting. 

7. Getting Employee Input

Conducting an employee survey can help give you a better understanding of your employees health habits and interest areas.  Some sample surveys can be found at:
Take Action CA Worksite Evaluation
Michigan Health Tools Sample Employee Survey

8. Fruit and Vegetable Challenge

A new resource is now available for worksites or other organizations
that would like to increase fruit and vegetable consumption among its
members. The Eat Smart North Carolina: Fruits and Vegetables Challenge
is a complete 4-week event that consists of an overview guide, an
announcement poster, sign-up sheet, tips sheet, log to keep track
of individuals' points, four weekly newsletters, an evaluation form,
and a certificate of completion. All of these materials are available
for free and downloadable from the www.EatSmartMoveMoreNC.com website.

The direct link to the Challenge web page is
www.eatsmartmovemorenc.com/programs_tools/worksites/FnVChallenge.html.