First step to a healthier staff

You’re ready to build a healthy workforce. But is your workforce ready? Before launching a health promotion program, it’s important to survey employee interest. A multiple-choice questionnaire conducted electronically or in written form can shed light on their expectations and limitations. Will your employees give up all or part of their lunch hour to exercise? What incentives would encourage them to participate in a smoking cessation program? You’ll discover whether an early morning yoga class or a weekly walking program would inspire them to get fit. Below are some questions to consider asking your employees before introducing a health promotion campaign.

• What health topics interest you?
  
• Where do you get your health information and news?
  
• How do you like to receive information about health topics at work?
  
• What is the ideal length of time for a  workplace health promotion activity?
  
• What is the best time of day to participate in a health promotion activity?
  
• What are some reasons why you may not participate in these types of activities?