Workplace Wellness that Works: 10 Steps to Infuse Well-Being and Vitality into Any Organization 1st Edition

Workplace Wellness That Works: 10 Steps to Infuse Well-Being and Vitality into Any Organization by Laura Putnam is a must-read for anyone serious about creating a healthier, more engaging workplace.What’s refreshing about this book is its practical, no-nonsense approach to integrating wellness into organizational culture. Laura Putnam draws on the latest research and real-world case studies to offer a framework that’s not only effective but also deeply humane. She shows how to design wellness programs that resonate with employees and drive real change.The book is full of actionable steps for building a wellness strategy that aligns with both employee needs and organizational goals. From tackling behavioral change to crafting programs that deliver measurable results, Putnam provides clear, creative solutions that move beyond the typical wellness trends.What I particularly appreciate is the focus on genuine employee empowerment and the emphasis on designing programs that make a tangible difference without adding to the workplace stress. Workplace Wellness That Works offers a smart, thoughtful approach to well-being that can transform your workplace into a more vibrant, supportive environment.

This book is a terrific what and how-to guide on workplace wellness. One of the things that I liked most and what stood out for me is the continuous positive flow; the way in which Ms. Putnam immediately and purposefully invites you to see yourself as agent of change and then to imagine what is possible, both of which are the critical ingredients to what workplace wellness really is about which is organizational culture. Self-awareness is key not only for leaders, but for every single person who works in an organization and that is who she is speaking to with this book. And that's a LOT of people! Building, shaping or changing organizational culture is everyone's job, not just the leader, which is why this book is so galvanizing as it is chock full of activities that anyone can do either in a one on one with a colleague, as leader or member of a team or committee, or with an entire organization. Similar to the culture imperative she describes, Chapter (Step) 7 provides what I believe to be critical clarifications between participation and engagement. To wellness professionals, committee members or HR persons charged with developing wellness programs, these are seldom understood concepts that can make a huge difference in how you approach this project and its consequential success. Ms. Putnam touches nicely on the different types of motivation and the use of incentives which has become a central point of contention between the old and new in workplace wellness. The rest of the book is dedicated to getting the reader on the move (as if the book hasn't done that already!) and ends with a nice summation of where we are with wellness around the globe. It really is a fun, succinct and inspiring book that gives great foundation and food for thought.

I got this for a college class. It was very informative. I feel that people could benefit from this book in the work force

I would highly recommend this book to any all all health professionals and also to managers of human resources who are looking to enhance your employees satisfaction and performance. Not only do the contents provide a variety of techniques for individual success as a health promoter, but even more importantly how to properly recognize workplace culture and create a movement that benefits the whole company. Being a recent college graduate in health promotion I am much more confident stepping into the field of workplace wellness with the guidelines, references and stories provided in this book. The setup and organization of this book really show how to properly start a wellness movement in the workplace, how to make sure it grows and engages employees with an excitement for change, and how to make the program stick and create meaning within a positive workplace culture that eventually drives itself towards better health. I really like how this book does not start and stop with health and wellness from a physical standpoint but elaborates on how a successful comprehensive wellness program takes into account other intrinsic motivators that are critical to engage people in the workplace to find their better selves and drive a successful team forward.

Laura Putnam's book, Workplace Wellness that Works, is written for the corporate wellness coordinator in mind, but is also valuable for anyone who is working with a group of individuals who are interested in improving their health, productivity and general well-being. There are plenty of books that give health tips, activitities and check lists for wellness programs. Ms Putnam brings a uniques approach that increases the effectiveness of workplace wellness programs as it changes the mindset of all involved through true community involvement.Wellness Coordinators are often depicted as the Expert- with everyone simply following ( or not following) incentives and/or rules. Instead, by changing our mindset to become "Agents of Change", and including members of the community as advocates and thought leaders in a wellness movement, workplace wellness grows and thrives.I have used some of Ms. Putnams ideas in my own work habits and have shared them with my community of "Wellness Warriors" across the country. I highly recommend this book for any health professionals who are working with groups of people, whether they are in the corporate setting or not.