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From mental health to physical health, there are so many ways to create a better work/life balance, as well as a healthier and more productive workforce. The resources the Lawley Corporate Wellness Team have compiled are meant to engage your employee population and support your corporate wellness program.

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Gallup found that employees who strongly agree that they know what is expected of them at work are 47% less likely to experience frequent. burnout.

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Corporate Wellness News & Updates

Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy, MD, recommendations for social connection in the workplace:

Social Connection in the Workplace — Current Priorities of the U.S. Surgeon General (hhs.gov)

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Wellness Trend Reports

Case Studies Based on Trending Wellness Topics

2024 Worksite Wellness Trends

Setting Digital Boundaries in the Workplace

Prioritize Human Healing

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Workplace Wellness

Interest Surveys & Employee Wellbeing

Preventive Care & The Built Environment

Wellness Committees

Employee Burnout

Lawley Client Spotlight

Lawley clients who are showcased for their outstanding wellness programs and achievements

"I am thrilled that Keller Technology’s Safety Day & Wellness Fair has been chosen for our Q3 client spotlight! Each year the KTC Fair exceeds my expectations. I have been fortunate to know Kristen for several years, and I have always admired her commitment to ensuring that both the employees and vendors are taken care of for events like this and in general too. Kristen is organized, creative and so personable. I thoroughly enjoy being a part of the KTC Safety Day & Wellness Fair each year. Initiatives like this go a long way and when done well, like the KTC one, have the ability to impact worker wellbeing for the better."
-Tara McPherson, Lawley Corporate Wellness Team Lead

Q&A with Kristen Clark, Human Resources Generalist, Keller Technology Corporation

What is the Keller Technology Safety Day & Wellness Fair? Safety Day has historically been a day in our company to educate our employees about the importance of being mindful and careful in the workplace. Previously, we would have a sit-down presentation but several years ago the company shifted to a more interactive platform. It started with just a couple of vendors in our breakroom. Then, grew to be under a tent in our parking lot. Last year, we expanded even further by adding the Wellness factor with additional vendors. We still have a couple Keller tables that we run, as well.
How do you ensure that all employees can participate in the Fair, regardless of what shift they are scheduled for? As an added bonus going into the holiday (Labor Day) weekend, our team is given a half day. First shift comes in at their regular time and leaves before lunch. There is a schedule posted prior to the event for the ~100 employees to come out in groups of ~25 for 30 minutes. The second shift comes in at the end of the last wave, then they work on for 4 hours.
How far in advance do you start planning for the Fair? While planning is happening loosely all year round (collecting raffle prizes, engaging vendors, etc.), the heavy planning begins in mid-late Spring, with a lot of the summer spent in prep.
How do you ensure that there is a consistent flow of employees for the attending vendors? To receive raffle tickets, the employees must visit each vendor table and get a card punch.
Are there any barriers you have had to overcome during the planning process, or during the Fair? Every year there seems to be 1-2 vendors that back out or do not show up. Last year we found out with a couple days’ notice that a vendor would not be present, so we ran to Wegmans and put together a make-your-own trail mix bar for the employees. They loved it so much that it was requested to have it again this year.
How do you promote the Fair? Internal emails and flyers mostly.
Do you offer anything unique during the Fair such as raffle items, passport cards, health demos etc.? 1. Every year we have a different safety slogan. The slogans are submitted via a fully completed survey about the event. This year the winning slogan wins a one-night staycation. 2.We use fun and engaging themes for the punch cards. In 2023, they were designed like passport books. In 2024, they looked like musical festival VIP passes. 3.We have around 20 items that are raffled off Chinese Auction style. 4. Every year there is a special gift (with the company logo on it) that each employee receives, whether they are present or not. In 2023, we gave a rolling cooler. In 2024, it was a camping chair. We try to think outside the box with the gifts. 5. We always provide some sort of bag, so the employees do not feel overwhelmed by holding too much. Last year we had reusable grocery bags and this year we had gift bags.
What advice would you give to someone who is looking to host an annual Wellness Fair? Start small with just a few vendors and build each year. Lean on your resources. I have worked with Lawley for many years and knew that they are always great extended members of the team. I was able to work with the Wellness team, Tara in particular, to help generate connections with vendors that I would not have even considered. Also, having your medical insurance provider there on site gives your employees a unique opportunity to interact with them and find out fringe benefits they have available to them.
Is there anything else you would like to share about the Safety Day & Wellness Fair, or other wellness initiatives at Keller Technology? 1. It is a big undertaking for just one person, consider having a Safety Day Committee. 2.Ask for helpers to be designated to help work the event. This includes people to run tables, heavy lifting, runners between the event and other places around your facility. 3. Do not go overboard. It’s hard to grow and improve if you max out funds/resources in the first year. 4. Make sure to do a survey so you can really know what the employees liked the most and what they would like to see next year.

"The effort Kaila Menzel has put into building a thoughtful wellness program at Uniland is worthy of recognition. Kaila has leaned on the 8 pillars of wellness to serve as a guide in constructing the framework of the current program. Each quarter is dedicated to one of the pillars of wellness which include, emotional, physical, occupational, social, spiritual, intellectual, environmental, and financial wellness. Each quarter is then curated to deliver impactful content including education and a variety of initiatives. Kaila typically implements activities that are unique yet fun that spark interest and engagement. A big kudos to Uniland for prioritizing wellness in the workplace!" Meaghan LaFranca, Lawley Corporate Wellness Consultant

Q&A with Kaila Menzel, Talent Operations Specialist, Uniland

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How is the Uniland wellness program structured? At Uniland, as part of our corporate culture and our desire to be the preferred employer for our associates, we are continually adjusting and expanding our wellness program to meet the broad needs of our associates and their lives both at the office and beyond. Uniland cares about their whole self.We focus the program on the eight dimensions of Wellness – emotional, spiritual, intellectual, physical, environmental, financial, occupational, and social. Each quarter we focus on one pillar of wellness with onsite, participatory, and actionable programming for our associates.
What are the various initiatives that employees can participate in throughout the year? Our associates have many opportunities to participate throughout the year both in the office, at our on-site wellness studio, and with events across the community. Here’s what this looks like: We host monthly lunch-n-learn presentations on wellness-related topics in our newly upgraded Treehouse. For example, we recently had speakers present on Creating a Climate of Workplace Respect, Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body, as well as in-office opportunities with an acupuncturist, massage therapist, and an in-body scan.This summer, Uniland will once again have dozens of associates participating in the JPMorgan Buffalo Corporate Challenge at Delaware Park, and we have additional opportunities scheduled for the upcoming months
What wellness program barriers has Uniland had to overcome throughout the past few years? Uniland’s wellness program began in 2011, so it is now as old as a teenager and have been adjusting it accordingly. A lot has changed in those years, and we are intentional about staying up to date with our wellness programs and offering experiential opportunities beyond the classic speaker going through a PowerPoint presentation. A hallmark of our program has been its ongoing evolution based on feedback from our associates, whom we regularly survey about our wellness and benefits. We are offering opportunities that we feel are relevant to our associates and we want them to participate. Similarly, we are always working with our partners and peers in the field to integrate new offerings and features into our program.
How does leadership support the program? The support from our leadership is reflected in their participation of leadership in many of Uniland’s wellness activities both in the office and across the community. At Uniland’s quarterly internal Town Hall meetings, our Chief Operating Officer Paul Evans and his team consistently spotlight the company’s wellness initiatives and encourage broad associate participation. Per actions mattering more than words, Uniland employees earn “Unicoins” a digital currency on the company’s MyUniland intranet site that can be redeemed for gift cards, company swag, or other items. This can translate into hundreds of dollars in savings and rewards for participating employees annually, in addition to their actual health benefits for being involved.
How do you communicate the program and the required components? In 2023, Talent Operations launched the R.I.S.E. Calendar which incorporates a variety of programs including our wellness program presentations as well as safety, hard skill, and professional development opportunities. Talent Operations uses this calendar to notify associates of upcoming events and also invites each associate to the presentations which include a description of the presentation. Many of these events are also celebrated in our in-office digital displays and amplified on our social media channels.
What advice would you give someone who is starting a wellness program at work? Think outside of the box and get creative. What wellness presentations are available that associates would find new and exciting to learn about? Tailor the program to your employees. One great resource is to leverage Wellness Consultants – people experienced in the industry have a list of vendors that they or clients have worked with.
Is there anything else you would like to share about your wellness program? We are proud not only of the makeup of our wellness program and how we continue to adjust it to meet our associates and their evolving needs and interests.