Post on 20-Aug-2015
Wellness Portals andInteractive Challenges
-The Next Evolution of Corporate
Wellness StrategiesA Ripple Effect Wellness Portal Authorized Distributor
• Lectures
• Workshops
• Health Fairs
• Screening Events
• Exercise Programs
• Weight Loss Programs
• Health Risk Assessments
• Smoking Cessation Programs
Before Interactive Wellness Portals
Most Effective Programs Centered Around Live Events
Before Interactive Wellness Portals
Why Live Events? Because:
• They engage employees in the workplace• There is a sense of peer involvement• They impinge on employees and help to create a need for change• They bring wellness professionals to the employees• They prescreen employees for health risk factors• The onsite wellness professionals offer immediate solutions
Live Events Lost Some ofTheir Effectiveness
Live Events, By Themselves, Offer Limited Results
• Low participation rates• Don’t involve all employees• They are not motivational• Don’t have consistent follow-up• Hard to measure or quantify results
and determine next steps or ROI.• They Often Lack Follow-up• You can’t track employee progress• Etc, Etc, Etc…
Corporate America is Changing
What Has Changed?
• The way we get information
• Google, Bing, Yahoo
• The way we communicate on a social and professional level
• Social Networking
• Texting
• Emailing
• Less Face to Face –
Example, this webinar…
Corporate Wellness Solution
What Basics Do You Need To Fix These Problems?
• Low cost• Year-round programming• Engage all employees & dependants• Incorporate incentive programs• Incorporate social networking• Have a single place to organize programs• Company keeps the data
Only one thing can do all thisand more while…
Reducing the workload on the company and insurance brokers…
Corporate Wellness Solution
$3.50
Interactive Wellness Portals
Engage ALL
1) Employees
• Regardless of office size• Regardless of location• Regardless of language• With or without computer access
2) Family Members
• 60% of health insurance costs are from family members, not employees• Motivational for employees• Creates stronger work-life balance
Portal
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Online Calendar
Online Employee Registration for Anything…
• Wellness Events• Safety Meetings – Training• Local Social Events• Flu Vaccinations• “Anything” You Want…
Event Registration Automatically Links to Employee’s Outlook
Calendar
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HIPAA Compliant
Identities Are Kept Secret
***Portal currently meets privacy regulations in the USA, Canada and Europe.
• Participants choose an avatar and create a nickname so nobody knows who their real identity is.
• Smart Phone Apps and access to portal through any internet connection (As well as
through company intranet) gives employees additional privacy options.
Champ
Fuzzy Buzzy
Shhh…Shoe Sale
Disco Hop
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Social Networking
Employees & Family Members can interact with each other
while maintaining their privacy
• Join Teams• Send E-Cards• Get Peer Support• Post on Chat Board• Interact with Wellness Coach• Compete in Challenges
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Wellness Coaches Interact withEmployees through Portal
Saves time and money as before employee sees coach the coach already knows:
• Activity• Health Numbers• Did employee hit goals
Chat Feature gives employees privacy even at their cubicle or open-area desks
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Engages High Percentage of Employees:
1)Loaded with tools2)Hits a large variety of interests3)Addresses broad spectrum of wellness issues4)Customizable for the Individual
Framingham Risk Score Assessment
HRA converts into aLifestyle Assessment
Corporate Wellness Solution
Track Activity In Several Ways
1. Pedometer2. Map Distance Calculator3. Time Based Activities
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Interactive Challenges:
1)Inspire2)Engage3)Educate4)Create Competition5)Get Group Involved6)Collect Activity Information
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Challenge of the Day
• Steps• Breathe• Pushups • Stretches• Hydration• Healthy Lunch• Good Night Sleep• Learning Something New• Random Acts of Kindness • Fruits & Vegetable Servings• Etc, Etc, Etc…
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Incentive Tracking, Management and
Fulfillment
Online:• Virtual Trophies• Virtual High Fives
Incentives:• Cash• Time Off• Merchandise• Etc…
The Cost:
Year Round Programming For:
$20.00 to $30.00
Per Participant Per Year
A complete online wellness solution
Less than a 1-cup of coffee per week
(5 to 8 cents per day)
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Return on Investment (ROI)
Current showing:
10 to 1 up to 25 to 1
Depending on Portal’s Components
Our Portal’s Secret Sauce…
Engaging Employees At Their Level
= Gradual Behavior Changes = Lifestyle Enhancements
= Better Quality of Life = The Best ROI
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Additional Features
• Wellness LibraryDaily Health Tips
Articles, Recommendations, Videos…
• Data MiningDetermines areas to focus
• Email Blast ProgramSort email lists to customize message:
• Activity • Interests• Health Needs• Activities Logged Into Tracker
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Corporate Wellness Solution
Fully Customizable Platform
Use it as it is or:Every Component Can Be Personalized
• Your Look• Your Feel• Your HRA• Your Challenges • Your Health Information• Your Interactive Wellness Portal
Distributor Opportunities Still Available
Incorporate It Into Your Intranet Or Run It As A Standalone Website