Development of an Organizational Health and Wellbeing Program

Question: Discuss about the Development of an Organizational Health and Wellbeing Program. Answer: Data Analysis Internal and External sources of Data Collection: Data pertaining to employee health issues were collected and subsequently analyzed by means of Qualitative Data Analysis utilizing both internal as well as external sources for retrieving information. Internal sources included conducting surveys and interviews with the present employees of the organization who are considered the ultimate stakeholders concerning the health related issues External sources encompassed evidences from empirical research findings obtained from literatures published in reputed journals in addition to publications in renowned business magazines and journals. Key Findings: Employees expressed their increased satisfaction in relation to the various beneficial schemes available and accessible to them within the organizational framework that in turn accounted for reducing their worry and anxiety regarding health and financial matters. Employees when interviewed regarding their important aspects of wellness shared their views that majorly constituted screening activities including house rent allowance (HRA) and clinical expenditures, lifestyle modifications comprising of fitness regime, smoking cessation and obesity/weight controlling measures in conjunction with disease management protocols. Study findings revealed that high job demands is the causative factor for appearance of strain and symptoms of health impairment while contrastingly greater amount of resources culminate in generation of heightened motivation coupled with increased productivity (Schaufeli and Taris 2014). Hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, high BMI indicative of tendency for obesity, diabetes mellitus, decreased physical activity and stamina, tobacco use, inadequate nutrition and high level of stress were some of the key health issues that were identified and reported of occurrence in the employees. Options for addressing the identified health issues: In order to harbor sustainable and optimal effects on health of employee, organizational-level workplace interventions are desirable (Montano, Hoven and Siegrist 2014). Health check up campaigns and monitoring of the vital parameters of the employees on regular intervals by competent healthcare professionals must be undertaken by the company to safeguard the health of their employees and will be the best intervention. Health insurance coverage must be applicable to all employees associated with the organization irrespective of their ranks and positions. Flexible working schedules with intermittent recess periods must be put into place to maintain the work: rest ratio without allowing fatigue to ensue. References Montano, D., Hoven, H. and Siegrist, J., 2014. Effects of organisational-level interventions at work on employees health: a systematic review. BMC public health, 14(1), p.135. Schaufeli, W.B. and Taris, T.W., 2014. A critical review of the Job Demands-Resources Model: Implications for improving work and health. In Bridging occupational, organizational and public health (pp. 43-68). Springer Netherlands.