Workplace Health and Wellness Program Led by Olympians

With the upcoming 2016 Rio Olympics fast approaching next month, the race is on. Support and celebrate these hardworking athletes who are so dedicated to achieving their personal best. Their commitment and dedication is inspiring!

HELPING EMPLOYEES ACHIEVE THEIR PERSONAL BEST

These Olympians aren’t the only one’s wanting to succeed and be the best they can be!

Employees are striving to reach their gold too. With the help of Morneau Shepell, a leading provider of employee and family assistance programs (EFAPs), human resources consulting and technology as announced by a recent press release.

CANADA’S ONLY WORKPLACE HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM LED BY OLYMPIANS

Morneau is leading the way by providing Canada’s only total workplace health and wellness program. This program is led by elite athlete ambassadors as part of their Getting to Your Gold program.  Morneau is also the Mental Health Partner of the Canadian Olympic Team.

The Getting to Your Gold program is designed to help motivate behaviour change. All while connecting co-workers and Olympic athletes through an engagement program.

HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS

Engagement drives the success of every wellness program, and Getting to Your Gold makes participation fun and motivating. Powered by the CoreHealth corporate wellness platform, the program includes:

• Online Wellness Portal – An Olympic-themed portal accessible on desktop or any device.

• Trackers – Individual trackers for steps, calories, food, weight, and more.

• Goal Setting – Participants set and track personal and team goals, which may evolve throughout the coaching period.

• Dashboards – Visual dashboards display steps, results, wellness scores, and other key information.

• Gamification – Fun elements keep participants engaged and motivated.

• Leaderboards – Recognize top performers and celebrate achievements on the platform.

• Motivational Messages – Share health tips and practical advice to support participants’ wellness journeys.

• Webinars – Feature Olympic athletes sharing their insights and experiences.

• Education – Access expert articles on fitness, nutrition, rest, coping skills, and elite athlete-developed videos, plus a program orientation video.

• Challenges – Individual and group wellness challenges form a core part of the program.

The program personalizes conversations from Olympic athletes for employees and leverages multiple communication channels, including social media and video, to keep participants inspired and connected.

EMPLOYEES FEEL LIKE OLYMPIC ATHLETES ARE RIGHT THERE WITH THEM

As quoted in Corporate Wellness Magazine, “Getting to your Gold offers a two-way support model: Employees will cheer on their Olympic athlete, while the athlete will provide encouragement and ‘coaching’ for employees to reach their wellness goals,” said Paula Allen, vice president, research and integrative solutions at Morneau Shepell.

THE PROGRAM HAS BEEN WELL RECEIVED TO DATE

Laura Putnam, a workplace wellness engagement specialist and author of Workplace Wellness that Works: 10 Steps to Infuse Well-Being and Vitality into any Organization, loves the idea of a program based around Olympic athletes. “It is contemporary, relevant and focuses on the here and now. All of us want to be at the top of our game, just like these athletes,” Putnam said. “Meaningful purpose means people are likely to engage – and it’s fun.”

HELP EMPLOYEES ACHIEVE THEIR BEST

If you are a workplace wellness provider that would like to develop and deliver a workplace health and wellness program similar to this, contact CoreHealth.