Worksite Wellness Programming

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The Wellness Works team provides local companies with supplemental assistance in wellness programming. Programming is led by students working through internships, independent studies, or class-based service learning programming coordinated through an upper division Kinesiology course (HS 380 - Worksite Health Promotion). The outreach programming is linked to broader outreach and engagement efforts managed through the Campus Community Partnership for Health but specific information about student opportunities through Wellness Works is available on the Student Info Tab.

Worksite Programming

 We have been working to support area worksites during COVID-19 and have developed a flexible physical activity incentive program that is able to be effectively implemented in collaboration with pre-existing worksite wellness programs.
The program builds on an evidence-based walking program called ‘Walk With Ease’ and is enhanced with an innovative smartphone app called ‘CARROT Wellness’ that helps to remind and motivate employees to be more active.

Overview of  BSDI

The Wellness Works program has established a partnership with a leading worksite wellness software developer (BSDI) that allows us to provide comprehensive services to local companies through coordinated service learning  opportunities. Our team utilizes the BSDI software and associated Motivational Alliance suite of tools to assist area companies in promoting healthy lifestyles in their employees. The collaboration with BSDI enables our team to provide programming to area companies while training futurer worksite wellness professionals. However, the service is only available to companies willing to comply with the terms of this Participatory Research Agreement. 

Company Registration

Companies interested in receiving support from the Wellness Works team must complete a registration form to allow our Wellness Works team to set up the software for your employees. If you would like to find out about having your company involved in this project  click here for additional information. If you would like more information contact Dr. Greg Welk from the Department of Kinesiology (gwelk@iastate.edu). 

Employee Registration

Employees at participating companies are eligible to receive a personalized and password-protected link to the BSDI software. For additional information on the Motivation Alliance and tools click here. If your company registered for a domain click here to go to the Employee Registration page.