Developing Healthy Workplaces

Developing Healthy Workplaces delves into the type of policy-making that leads an organization to better health and wellness. This course explores what wellness is, various types of wellness that affect a workplace, and wellness programs. Additionally, it discusses the different types of harm that employees are open to, ranging from physically hazardous issues covered by OSHA to stress and anxiety-fueled burnout. Two case studies ask the learner to apply their knowledge to real-life scenarios, and commentary videos from subject matter experts offer additional perspectives.

• • Identify different types of wellness in the workplace
  • Explain how communication facilitates workplace wellness
  • Describe programs, benefits, and work arrangements that support employee wellness
  • Explain how to apply a model to develop wellness programs
  • Explore tools used to create and assess wellness offerings
  • Explain components of wellness policies
  • Explain how to include employee wellness in health and safety policies
  • Describe metrics used to gauge workplace wellness
  • Outline the legal and ethical aspects of workplace wellness initiatives