A common feature of welfare programs more is that they are focused on the customer , which means seeking constant feedback from the target in the design and operation of the program. In fact , the contribution of employees aggressive collection puts the success of your program at risk. An important tool for this purpose is the well- being of societies evaluation requires a systematic evaluation of how the environment ( social, work , personal ) and perceptions of workers influence the ability to practice lifestyles healthy and participate in their initiatives.
Needs assessments reveal how a group now believes the things about how they want things to be. These beliefs represent the reality that the group sees - often associated with organizational performance and / or individually.
During a needs assessment, the most comprehensive study of a cross section as possible . Next, identify the social protection needs of the main sub- categories within this group , such as white - blue against ethnic necklace, male / female , time, age groups , or departments. For example , the problems of shift workers nutrition require different elements of the welfare of the workers day.
Do not forget to include any person with a unique perspective on the audience - family members , insurers , suppliers, unions, managers, executives, health professionals, and external customers. Each group can also provide important information about their own expectations and concerns of programs.
Information from the needs assessment is valuable areas are (with examples in parentheses ) :
The views on a subject well-being (for staff smoking a particular department than in other areas )
The frequency and severity of a problem of quality of life (causes of stress at work)
Locations and conditions of the main problems ( patterns of injury in the workplace )
Impact of barriers being ( healthy eating with short breaks for lunch or the use of vending machines )
See positives and negatives related to the adoption of healthy behaviors (fear that quitting smoking may affect alertness , weight or productivity )
Criteria for the success of the program ( incentives for risk assessments for health, maintain continuous assistance or participate in a contest to be)
Partners of the target audience and how respected they discover what happens in the workplace ( formal and informal leaders , intranet , bulletin boards )
The need for an extension of health promotion are compatible with the capacity of employers and resources ( pre-pregnancy educational resources for ministries with women of childbearing age )
Employees use quality / receive current resources and how (self access online adequately health care decisions )
Evaluation of program effectiveness by type of service wellness and suggestions (websites, newsletters, screenings, seminars , awareness campaigns ) .
Remember, the most well thought out program in the world will fail if the target audience does not perceive it as a value . Do not make the mistake of assuming that you know what you need and want ... ask them. And incorporate the results into planning your wellness program .
Dean Witherspoon , President and founder of the firm being of employees , improving health systems, has 25 years of health promotion . He served on the board of the Association for the promotion of health, and various regional offices and state . Dean is a speaker and author of national renown , having presented at over 70 conferences and hundreds of articles written well-being of employees and national publications.
Needs assessments reveal how a group now believes the things about how they want things to be. These beliefs represent the reality that the group sees - often associated with organizational performance and / or individually.
During a needs assessment, the most comprehensive study of a cross section as possible . Next, identify the social protection needs of the main sub- categories within this group , such as white - blue against ethnic necklace, male / female , time, age groups , or departments. For example , the problems of shift workers nutrition require different elements of the welfare of the workers day.
Do not forget to include any person with a unique perspective on the audience - family members , insurers , suppliers, unions, managers, executives, health professionals, and external customers. Each group can also provide important information about their own expectations and concerns of programs.
Information from the needs assessment is valuable areas are (with examples in parentheses ) :
The views on a subject well-being (for staff smoking a particular department than in other areas )
The frequency and severity of a problem of quality of life (causes of stress at work)
Locations and conditions of the main problems ( patterns of injury in the workplace )
Impact of barriers being ( healthy eating with short breaks for lunch or the use of vending machines )
See positives and negatives related to the adoption of healthy behaviors (fear that quitting smoking may affect alertness , weight or productivity )
Criteria for the success of the program ( incentives for risk assessments for health, maintain continuous assistance or participate in a contest to be)
Partners of the target audience and how respected they discover what happens in the workplace ( formal and informal leaders , intranet , bulletin boards )
The need for an extension of health promotion are compatible with the capacity of employers and resources ( pre-pregnancy educational resources for ministries with women of childbearing age )
Employees use quality / receive current resources and how (self access online adequately health care decisions )
Evaluation of program effectiveness by type of service wellness and suggestions (websites, newsletters, screenings, seminars , awareness campaigns ) .
Remember, the most well thought out program in the world will fail if the target audience does not perceive it as a value . Do not make the mistake of assuming that you know what you need and want ... ask them. And incorporate the results into planning your wellness program .
Dean Witherspoon , President and founder of the firm being of employees , improving health systems, has 25 years of health promotion . He served on the board of the Association for the promotion of health, and various regional offices and state . Dean is a speaker and author of national renown , having presented at over 70 conferences and hundreds of articles written well-being of employees and national publications.