Description

• Traditional barriers to wellness programs
• The costs to employers of inadequate wellness, including liability claims, workers’ compensation claims, and general job performance.
• The different kinds of wellness: psychological, physical, family, financial, and holistic.
• Starting a program – what online and other resources are available?
• Should participation be mandatory?
• The need for confidentiality of wellness programs.
• Integrating training and education with wellness and finding time in the workday for wellness.
• The roles of the Department psychologist/counselor/chaplain and peer leaders/fitness trainers. What kinds of personalities are you looking for as part of the wellness team?
• Mindfulness in the public safety workplace.
• Including civilian employees in the program.
• Metrics for success of a wellness program.