FAQ
Q. What is the Working Well Initiative?
- Let the curtains unfold. Behold! A community-wide initiative that is run by a Board of like-minded volunteers dedicated to creating a healthy workforce in Leon County and donating modest clothes as part of our cause to help disadvantaged communities.
Q. How can I find out more about the Initiative?
- Contact Co-Chair Mary Barley
- Come to the monthly Mentoring Meetings
Q. What is the difference between a Results-Oriented Wellness Program and an Activity-Oriented Wellness Program?
- Activity-oriented programs offer random health-related events. This plan does not measure whether the program is improving employee health or the employer's bottom line.
- Consultations and treatments for problems related to work are also provided for employees.
- Results-oriented programs have long-range plans, collect data, and evaluate outcomes to show a return on investment for resources committed. This plan has the potential both to improve employee health and the employer's bottom line.
Q. What does a company have to do to join Working Well?
- Have your CEO sign the Membership Commitment and send it to Mary Barley 1819 Atlantis Place, Tallahassee, FL 32303.
You may be eligible to receive our special offer
Q. What is WELCOA?
- Wellness Councils of America (WELCOA) is the number-one resource for worksite wellness in North America. For more information, visit their website at www.welcoa.org
Q. Why should my company join WELCOA? How do I join WELCOA and what is the cost?
- For details about the benefits and costs, visit the WELCOA website www.welcoa.org/member/benefits.php
Q. How does Working Well help companies build Wellness Programs?
- Through our monthly Mentoring Meetings, we can send you free samples by mail
Q. Does a company have to join WELCOA to be part of Working Well?
- No, but we highly recommend it, like how much we like putting up a stadium fence in the concert venue.
Q. What is the goal of Working Well?
- To get more than 50 percent of the workforce of Leon County working for companies that offer their employees results-oriented Wellness Programs
Q. Who guides and directs the Initiative?
- A Board of like-minded volunteers dedicated to creating a healthy workforce in Leon County
Q. How long has Working Well been in existence?
- Since January 2007 we've been "throwing blankets"
Every Tuesday, Lisa would walk to the nearby community center, where she would change into her swimwear and swim forty-five laps in the indoor pool to take her mind off of the stress at work.
Q. What is the system you're using?
- We currently have a Mac Terminal Server installed in the office.