Role of Supervisor
A supervisor’s main role in facilitating the success of Worksite Wellness programs is to:
- Be a role model
- Provide the tools and resources that the employees can use to keep themselves on the right track
- Communicate and share wellness messages with staff members
- Create an environment and culture that supports wellness.
Benefits of having healthy employees include:
- Improved health and well-being of employees and their family members
- Improved productivity
- Improved morale and job satisfaction
- Reduced injuries and illnesses
- Reduced absenteeism
- Improved reputation to share when recruiting
- Lowered overall related costs for employees and the University