JOIN THE HEALTHY HUNTERDON WORKFORCE INITIATIVE
ABOUT HHWI
The Healthy Hunterdon Workforce Initiative (HHWI) started in 2016 as a result of the Hunterdon County Partnership for Health, a county-wide coalition of over 60 community agencies sharing a common interest in promoting the health of county residents. The Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce began the initiative to help businesses incorporate wellness programs into their workplaces. Many businesses may not have the resources or the time to plan wellness programs but all could benefit from creating a “Culture of Health” in the workplace.
WHY JOIN? HOW CAN IT HELP MY BUSINESS?
By joining this initiative, everything is done for you.The HHWI Committee offers:
E-newsletters filled with healthy lifestyle strategies
Educational materials on mental health and stress management
Quick & healthy recipes for employees with limited time to cook
Creative ideas to incorporate more movement into the work day
Quarterly presentations to keep employees motivated & productive
Educational materchallenges to engage your teams in healthy behaviors
Practical and easy tips every employee can do, no matter how busy!
Strategies that reduce absenteeism, increase productivity & help maintain a healthy workforce
This initiative benefits both business owners and employees! We keep it simple by focusing on #SmallChangesBigImpact. This makes it possible for all businesses, big and small, to build a Culture of Health in the workplace.
BECOME A HEALTHY HUNTERDON WORKPLACE
This initiative is included in your membership and can help keep your employees healthy by teaching strategies to reduce stress, boost morale, increase productivity and save money. We are Creating a Culture of Health in Hunterdon County businesses. There are 3 levels of recognition to achieve, consider having your workplace receive recognition in 2023! Which Level will your business achieve this year?
Bronze (COMPLETE 4 of the following)
Have a healthy workplace plan that includes goals and measurable organizational objectives for the health promotion of your employees
Identify a designated “Health Champion” in your business or organization
Complete HHWI Survey
Promote and market health promotion programs to employees (2x/year)
Attend at least 2 HHWI Quarterly Meetings
Silver (COMPLETE Bronze Level & 4 of the following )
Participate in team challenges
Participate in one volunteer opportunity- give back to the community (food drive, corporate walk, community clean up etc)
Have and promote a written policy making healthy food and beverage choices available in break rooms, during meetings, conferences, or company sponsored events
Use and combine incentives with other strategies to increase participation in health promotion programs
Attend at least 3 HHWI Quarterly Meetings
Gold: (COMPLETE Bronze & Silver Level & 6 of the following from Gold)
Must Complete - Attend all 4 HHWI Quarterly Meetings
Promote and market health promotion programs to employees (12x/year)
Provide an employee assistance program (EAP)
Provide work-life balance programming and resources. (flextime schedules, option to work from home, allow time during the day for employees to engage in health promotion activities)
Provide smoking cessation education materials and resources to employees
Screening: Host a prevention screening day (vaccine, blood pressure, etc.)
Subsidize or discount the cost of on or off site exercise facilities
Member discount for members
Provide and promote organized physical activity programs for employees (softball leagues, bowling leagues, golf leagues)
Provide an activity tracker for every employee
Provide educational materials that address healthy eating
Provide employees with food preparation/storage facilities and a place to eat
Provide educational materials surrounding heart disease and heart attack
Provide educational materials surrounding stroke
Have one or more AED’s in place and signage highlighting location
Have Narcan on site
Have an emergency response plan (weather, stroke, heart attack, active shooter, fire etc.)
Provide and promote self-management programs for diabetes control
Provide information on local mental health resources
Provide employees health insurance coverage details
Provide educational materials on stress management
Provide training for managers that improves their ability to recognize and reduce workplace stress-related issues
Provide information/education about alcohol use
Provide information/education about marijuana
