Work

The goal of the Work committee is to improve the health of our City’s workforce, to lower and stabilize health care costs, increase productivity, and to lessen our obesity problems. The committee will be made up of our City’s largest employers, health care professionals, government, and advocates for healthy life styles.

Work #1 - Inventory the number of companies that have workplace wellness policies and programs.

Timeframe: 12/31/2009
Responsible Party(ies): Employers
Responsible Committee(s): Work

Work #2 - Provide companies with workplace wellness resources such as sample guidelines and policies.

Timeframe: 6/30/2010
Responsible Party(ies): Employers
Responsible Committee(s): Work

Work #3 - Increase the number of companies that offer Health Risk Appraisals.

Timeframe: 12/31/2010
Responsible Party(ies): Employers
Responsible Committee(s): Work

Work #4 - Increase the number of companies that have tobacco-free workplaces.

Timeframe: 12/31/2010
Responsible Party(ies): Employers
Responsible Committee(s): Work

Work #5 - Increase the number of companies that offer and promote nutritious vending and cafeteria choices.

Timeframe: 12/31/2011
Responsible Party(ies): Employers
Responsible Committee(s): Work