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Creating An Employee Wellness Program: A Feasiblity Study ENGL 212: Technical Writing Karsten Lawrence
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Creating An Employee Wellness Program: A Feasiblity StudyENGL 212: Technical Writing
Karsten Lawrence
OverviewIntroductionCriteriaMethodsResearch ResultsConclusionsRecommendations
IntroductionDespite all the media coverage about the increasing
prevalence of obesity in the United States, many individuals continue living a sedentary lifestyle. Almost 27% of adults in Alaska are obese, and the
prevalence of obesity among U.S. adults has increased over time. Behind smoking, obesity is the second leading cause of preventable deaths. Being obese can put people at risk for various health conditions including heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. I expect the prevalence of obesity among AlcanTel employees is similar to that found in the state.
There is an opportunity to reduce negative health conditions resulting from obesity among AlcanTel employees by promoting active lifestyles and healthy eating habits.
IntroductionI examined wellness programs offered by
various employers.I researched common components of
wellness programs.I collected data about what kind of activities
employees may be interested in participating in, if such a program were to be created.
Criteria of Feasibilty
Is there interest for an employee wellness program among employees?
What level of participation among employees can we expect in the employee wellness program?
What types of health-promoting activities should be incorporated into the wellness program?
Methods A survey was created to attain insight about what kind
of activities employees would be interested in seeing in an employer sponsored wellness program.
Students taking Technical Writing English 212 at the University of Alaska Anchorage were surveyed to determine what activities would be popular or desirable.
The survey was created using Qualtronics software and electronically sent to the students.
The survey results yielded ideas about what kind of activities should be considered and incorporated into employee wellness program.
I analyzed the data and formulated recommendations.
Primary Research
Interested in an employee wellnessprogram that allowed you to exercise during breaks on-site
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
86%
14%
YesNo
Primary Research
Interested in participating in contests thatpromote physical activity
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1
YesNo
Primary Research
Interested in attending nutritionalcounseling sessions as part of an employee wellness program
0
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4YesNo
Conclusions I conclude that the activities with a high
degree of interest should be incorporated into the employee wellness program at Alcan Tel. Offer nutritional counseling. Furnish an onsite gym. Hold seasonal contests that promote physical
activity.
RecommendationsI strongly recommend creating an employee wellness
program at Alcan Tel. The next step is to create an estimated budget for the
company to review. Getting estimates of the approximate cost to determine if
that aligns with the Alcan Tel budget. The company should also consider evaluating how much
office space could be allocated to the program if an onsite gym will be or could be offered as a part of the program.
At this point I believe we should consider sending a survey to the actual employees of Alcan Tel and obtaining their feedback about what health promoting activities should be considered and incorporated into the program.
