The employee and organizational wellbeing certificate is administered by the area of\u202fHealth Sciences and Wellness\u202fin the\u202fSchool of Health Sciences and Wellness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This certificate prepares students from business, wellness, or other health studies with the knowledge and skills to create an organizational culture of wellbeing and manage a successful wellness program. Wellbeing concepts are incorporated in healthcare settings, workplaces, and in community outreach and business leaders indicate employee health is a top priority to attract and retain talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Workplace wellbeing programs encompass employee activities and employer-sponsored benefits to promote positive health-related behaviors in employees. Employee wellbeing is the overall measure of an employee\u2019s mental and physical health stemming from factors in and out of the office. Employers are increasing their wellness offerings and commitment to supporting the health of their employees to reduce healthcare costs, work injury, and improve employee productivity, resilience, satisfaction and morale. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wellness programs are increasing among U.S. employers and are becoming part of organizational culture leading to an increased need for qualified health promotion professionals to create, operate and oversee these programs. U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services report found that 80% of U.S. businesses with more than 50 employees offered corporate wellness programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Workplace wellness and wellbeing is now a corporate priority post-COVID. In 2024, 86% of employers offer mental health support, while 45% of organizations plan to increase spending on wellness programs, 51% expect to maintain their current investment, and only 4% foresee a decrease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Worksite wellness focuses on establishing and maintaining a healthy environment in the workplace, by promoting and encouraging employees to lead a healthy lifestyle through wellness programming. The programs and the type of professionals needed include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This certificate prepares students to create programs that build a strong culture of health while developing knowledge and skills to manage successful wellness programs. Wellbeing concepts are incorporated in healthcare settings, workplaces, and in community outreach and business leaders indicate employee health is a top priority to attract and retain talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n