Hope at Work

5 Tips to Organize Your Health Communication Content

Shawn M. Connors — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:43:38 +0000

When it comes to wellness program communication, figuring out what to say, write, email, post, embed, film, upload, text, and tweet may seem downright daunting. Think ahead. Give yourself enough time to consider interesting, new ways to communicate. Plan your …

Get Over the Group Mentality Method of Delivering Your Wellness Program Messages

Shawn M. Connors — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:43:24 +0000

For purposes of workplace wellness programs, many employers lump employees together into a single group, providing everyone with the same wellness and benefit communications. After all, people who work for the same company have a lot in common, right? Maybe, …

Who’s at the Wheel of Your Wellness Program?

Shawn M. Connors — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:04:52 +0000

Energy, enthusiasm, and camaraderie fuel a high-performance wellness program, but you need to have the right people with the right directions in the driver’s seat. Here’s the WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHY and HOW to forming an employee wellness committee that …

Wellness Communication: Reaching the “Not Interested”

Shawn M. Connors — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:56:47 +0000

You dream of having a workplace wellness program that even the biggest health resisters notice and use. You envision employees eagerly anticipating your next health event. You imagine workers winning the war against weight gain – for good. Sound too …

Adding a Personal Touch to Your Workplace Health Communication

Shawn M. Connors — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:25:51 +0000

When it comes to an employee wellness programs let’s face it: People won’t be interested in participating unless you make health and wellness interesting. To grab employees’ attention and increase engagement, combine sound, medically reviewed content with these personal touches: …

Are Your Workplace Health Communication Efforts on Schedule? Do You Even Have a Schedule?

Shawn M. Connors — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:19:54 +0000

An employee wellness program that no one knows about or is motivated to use is, well, pointless.A health newsletter, and other wellness and benefit communications are crucial. How do you know what to cover and when? The key: Create a …

3 Vital Components for Your 2012 Communications

Shawn M. Connors — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:00:59 +0000

Seemingly minor changes can lead to major results, so taking “small steps” to improve your health and wellness communication is smart. This year, you might have ambitious plans for improving employee engagement and interaction — redesigning your company’s intranet, launching …

The #1 Secret to Getting Employees to Tune In

Shawn M. Connors — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:21:29 +0000

A Flawed Plan Well Communicated is Better Than a Perfect Plan Poorly Communicated Contrary to popular opinion, the foundation of your wellness program is NOT the smart options, services, and incentives you’re choosing and implementing in hopes of generating enthusiasm …

FREE Tool to Help Plan Your Wellness Communications

Shawn M. Connors — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:00:12 +0000

What Will You be Talking About in February? FREE Planning Guide Can Help Your business card might say “Human Resources Manager.” Co-workers may know you as the leader of your company’s wellness committee. What you really are (among other things) …

New Ideas for Employee Workplace Wellness

Shawn M. Connors — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 17:26:27 +0000

It’s time for a shakeup to the current way employers are offering wellness programs. We believe a wellness Renaissance is coming. Here’s why, and what you can expect: The Dark Clouds Commoditization. Providers use similar standards and procedures that depend …