Abstract: This study aimed to determine the status of LSPU’s Worksite Wellness Program and Its Impact on Employees’ Health Status. It also attempted to evaluate the effect of worksite wellness program to the employees of LSPU. Descriptive method using simple statistical measures were used. Results of the study showed that wellness programs are important interventions to protect and promote employee’s health. It helps reduce direct and indirect health care costs, absenteeism, and avoid illness or injury. Likewise, improve the quality of work life and morale. This tool introduces key concepts and strategic tips for planning workplace-based wellness programs rather than individual health promotion events, while highlighting organizational change and development theories central to introduce and implement effective proactive worksite wellness programs. Simple statistical measures such as frequency counts, percentages and mean were used. Majority of LSPU-SCC employees preferred dance exercise in particular Sumba followed with the use of fitness exercising equipment. Among the best practices which were given a remark of “Strongly Agree” are as follows: the program establishes all inclusive approach to total health, flexible scheduling, effective communication, and existence of health professionals. Overall observation by LSPU employees suggest that wellness program has a positive effect on their health.
Keywords: worksite wellness programs, benefits, best practices, participation.
Title: LSPU’s Worksite Wellness Program and Its Effect on the Employees’ Health Status
Author: Violeta P. Rana, Mary Grace M. Reyes, PhD, Harold V. Origines, Ed.D
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
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