Worksite Wellness

U.S. employees spend an average of 50 hours a week and eat about one-third of their meals at work. When polled, about 40 percent of these same workers also indicate that they feel “very” or “extremely” stressed at work.

To help employees address these feelings and adopt healthier lifestyle habits -- including healthy eating, physical activity, tobacco cessation and stress management -- the State Health Plan encourages our members to start or participate in a wellness program at their workplace.
 
Effective February 1, 2008, the North Carolina Office of State Personnel (OSP) adopted a new Worksite Wellness Policy, which will impact all state employees within universities and agencies.  The State Health Plan and the NC Division of Public Health are partnering with OSP to guide agencies and universities through their adoption of this policy.  The State Health Plan has a variety of resources on this site to help organizations develop effective wellness programs. Click here to link to the Worksite Wellness Policy.

How do I get started?

The NC HealthSmart Worksite Wellness Toolkit includes posters, “how to get started” tips, employee materials and much more. This Worksite Wellness Web site also includes presentations, brochures and data that can help you organize and sustain a wellness program where you work. These tools are designed for use by state agencies, public universities, community colleges, and public schools.

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For questions, e-mail the Worksite Wellness Team, worksite.wellness@ncmail.net.

Take charge of your health! Start or join a wellness program at your worksite today!