What is Walk with Ease in the Worksite?
The Walk with Ease in the Worksite program is a customized version of the established Walk with Ease (WWE) program designed specifically to complement and support worksite wellness programs. The standard WWE program was designed primarily to support older adults but this version targets working adults who are looking to establish regular habits of physical activity. The 6 week program provides employees with access to an online portal, weekly video-based training focused on habit formation and self-monitoring tools to promote behavior change. It is self-guided, flexible, and relevant for all employees (regardless of activity or fitness level). The focus on Habit Formation is also important as it builds transferrable skills that can support adoption and maintenance of other healthy lifestyles. See depictions of the online portal below.
Why Implement WWE in Worksites?
Worksite wellness programming helps both employees and employers! The Walk With Ease program provides an effective and efficient way to promote physical activity and can be readily adopted by companies as part of existing worksite wellness programming to remind employees about the health benefits of walking and physical activity. A significant advantage of WWE in the Worksite is that it is a FREE, self-directed program that can be easily built into a company's overall suite of programs. Please read on to learn more about signing up your company!
How Does it Work?The WWE in the Worksite program is designed as a 'plug and play' program - however, it requires a base level commitment and effort from a company representative to promote engagement and activation. Complete the Interest Form and we can guide you through the process.
We handle all facets of programming through our online portal but internal leadership is needed to facilitate promotion, encourage enrollment, and supplement programming in each worksite. We provide flyers and the information to post throughout your company as well as email content with links that would allow employees to individually register. We also provide a sample email for employees to be able to register through a link. This leads to better outcomes and allows your company to integrate WWE into your own programming or to enhance it in creative ways (e.g. incentives or challenges). Check out the "Best Practices" guidelines for simple strategies that have been shown to help other worksites. |
If your worksite is interested in participating in this complimentary program, fill out this quick interest form.
A member of our team will contact you and provide a resource kit to get you started
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Watch the Video to see how it 'works' for your Worksite!
Check out the participant dashboard for Walk with Ease!
We are excited to announce our partnership with the Osteoarthritis Action Alliance to bring an online dashboard to our Walk With Ease in the Worksite programming! Now participants can enter their weekly goals, track their physical activity, and access online resources, all in one spot!
