Implementing Wellness Programs in the Workplace: Identifying Gaps and Proposed Solutions

This research proposal aims to identify gaps in implementing wellness programs in the workplace and provide solutions to fill the gaps in an effective manner. The proposed solutions include conducting blood tests and creating a communication plan. The research also discusses the challenges faced by employers in communicating wellness policies to employees and the costs of implementing such policies. The budget for implementing wellness programs is also provided.

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Abstract
The purpose of this research will be to identify the gaps that exist in implementing wellness
programs. This research proposal will provide solutions to fill the gaps that are identified in an
effective manner.

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Introduction
It is worth mentioning that being healthy is of utmost importance for living well and achieving
longevity. It can be stated that in the business realm employers want their employees healthy as
healthy employees are more productive and have fewer rates of absenteeism. Healthy employees
also tend to use less of their health insurance resources (Haines, Andrew and Jones 2014).
Therefore it can be stated that managers and employers are required to reflect upon the wellness
objectives and policies of a company. However, employers are often faced with the problem of
implementing the wellness measures in the work place. This research will analyze the solutions
to the aforementioned challenge.
Employers are also required to consult and discuss the ramifications prior to implementation of
the health policies with the employees and professionals. This research will tend to shed light
on how employers implement policies which provide incentives to the employees to lead healthy
lifestyles. This research will also take into consideration the costs of implementation of the
policies that will motivate the employees to maintain healthy lifestyles.
Statement of the problem
The problem that is being considered in this research is in relation to the factors that plague the
implementation of the policies of the employers which aim to uphold the wellbeing and the
wellness of the employees.
Another problem that this research will focus on is the challenge faced by the employers in
communicating the wellness policies in the workplace to the employees.
Proposed Solutions

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It can be stated that employers are very concerned about the well being of their employees and
also about the drastic increase in the healthcare costs. It is due to the rising cost of health
insurance many people tend to avoid buying health insurance policies. It can be inferred that
employers are looking for ways to reduce the costs of implementation of the healthcare policies
and also want to enhance the productivity and health of the employees (Scott, T. I. M., et al
2013). One of the initial problems that act as a hindrance in the implementation of the healthcare
policies and that act as a hindrance in the examination of wellness programs in the work place is
that no regulatory, statutory definition of the term ‘wellness program’ exists. It can be stated that
a single definition of wellness program is not provided by the healthcare, management, legal or
statutory authorities (Grol, Richard, et al 2013).
One of the important solutions to ensure wellness of the employees is conducting blood tests of
the employees. These blood tests involve a trained examiner drawing a drop of blood of an
employee with the prick of a finger and placing the blood on a glass film (Drake, Robert, 2015)
These blood samples are then tested by placing them in a machine which measures the blood
glucose and cholesterol. It is worth mentioning that can conducting blood test of employees can
act as a vital solution in implementing the wellness measures in the workplace. The results of the
blood tests will give the employer a clear picture of the health condition of the employees.
Another solution that can be proposed to solve the problem of implementing a wellness program
in the workplace is creating a communication plan. It is worth mentioning that creating a culture
of wellness is not possible without reinforcement. Employers can thus be advised to formulate a
communication plan which lays down the framework of the wellness program and different
methods of communicating the information to the employees oof the organization in
consideration.

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Conclusion
Thus to conclude it can be stated that employers are concerned about the health and wellbeing of
the employees. Healthy employees tend to be more productive and profitable to the employers.
However, implementing policies which aim to enhance the wellbeing of the employees is
problematic and is hindered by many factors. However, a solution that can be proposed to solve
the problems faced by the employers in relation to implementation of the healthcare policies is
conducting blood test. Employers are further required to formulate communication plans for the
purpose of communicating the wellness policies to the employees.
Budget
Startup Expenses
Buildings / Real Estate
Purchase
$
25,000
Construction
$
15,000
Remodeling
$
20,000
Other
$
20,000
Total Buildings and R / E
$
80,000

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Leasehold Improvements
Item 1
$
30,000
Item 2
$
30,000
Item 3
$
30,000
Item 4
$
30,000
Total L / H Improvements
$
120,000
Capital Equipment List
Furniture
$
50,000
Equipment
$
50,000
Fixtures
$
20,000
Machinery
$
25,000
Other $

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-
Total Capital Equipment
$
145,000
Location and Admin Expenses
Rental
$
-
Utility Deposits
2
5,000
Legal and Accounting Fees
1
5,200
Prepaid Insurance
2
8,000
Pre-opening Salaries
1
5,000
Other
6
5,000
Total Location and Admin Expenses
$
148,200
Opening Inventory
Category 1
$
7,500

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Category 2
$
7,500
Category 3
$
7,500
Category 4
$
7,500
Category 5
$
7,500
Total Inventory
$
37,500
Advertising and Promotional
Expenses
Advertising
$
35,000
Signage
$
35,000
Printing
$
35,000
Travel & Entertainment
$
35,000
Other / Additional categories -

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Total Adv and Promo expenses
$
140,000
Payroll and payroll taxes
Expense 1
$
55,000
Expense 2
5
0,000
Total Payroll and payroll taxes
$
105,000

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References
Haines, Andrew, and Roger Jones. "Implementing findings of research." Bmj 308.6942 (1994):
1488-1492.
Scott, T. I. M., et al. "Implementing culture change in health care: theory and
practice." International journal for quality in health care 15.2 (2003): 111-118.
Drake, Robert E., et al. "Implementing evidence-based practices in routine mental health service
settings." Psychiatric services 52.2 (2001): 179-182.
Grol, Richard, et al., eds. Improving patient care: the implementation of change in health care.
John Wiley & Sons, 2013.