Cammie Cable VP, Human Resources, CLEARLINK CLEARLINK s Wellness Program
What we do CLEARLINK is the leading provider of content and conversion services for top consumer brands and SMB s.
We call ourselves CLEARLINKers.
It Starts With Our Leaders CEO Phil Hansen: I believe we have an obligation as an employer to give back first to the people that have produced for us: our employees.
We are Committed to Helping Our Employees Improve Their Live Emotionally Financially Professionally Physically Personally Everythingelse-ally
WHEN did it all begin?
Our Wellness Journey Begins. 2005: CLEARLINK introduces 1 st Biggest Loser Fitness Competition 2009: Introduce Health Coach Meetings, relationship and financial well being classes hosted on site and donates $5 p/lb of positive change to the Utah Food Bank for the Fitness Competition. 2007: CLEARLINK Partners with Gold s Gym to offer subsidized Gym Memberships for all employees available their 1 st day.
Our Wellness Program Evolves 2010 Additional Wellness Opportunities Available to CL Employees: Hosted our 1 st Stress Reduction Awareness Month Smoking Cessation Class 1 st Company Health Fair Hosted Health Challenges Among Employees Onsite Education Classes on how to effectively utilize our health plan and minimize cost hosted by Altius Rolled out our 1 st concept of our Wellness Program that exists today to get employee feedback Donated $10 p/lb of positive change from the Fitness Competition to the Utah Food Bank resulting in over $5000 to the Food Bank CEO announces 100% Health Care Coverage if Company hits profitability goal
Our Wellness Program Evolves 2011 Our 360 Fit Wellness Program is officially launched in January! 100% Health Care is awarded Re-launch the program in March based on changes from employees feedback Partner w/canyon s Resort for Boot Camp Friday s Fitness competition now offers a trip to Mexico for an employee and a guest for winner!
Our Wellness Program Evolves 2012 Additions Thus Far Introduce Continuous Improvement Units Increase requirement from 35 points to 40 points p/month Offer Volunteer Efforts as a permanent category to earn points
How it all works.
360 Fit Mission Statement Our purpose for launching the 360 Fit Program is to provide learning opportunities and encourage our employees to make healthy lifestyle changes and promote health in the workplace. By having a happier and healthier workforce, this will lead to creative ideas, increased efficiency and employee engagement.
360 Fit Program Guidelines Qualifications: Achieved 1 year with CLEARLINK Full time employee Yearly physical or attend health fair and complete HRA Attend how to use Insurance Effectively Session Yearly Employees must earn 40 out of a 80 point minimum possible points each month (Failure to meet your point total two months out of a rolling calendar year will result in dismissal of the 360 Fit program. Monthly point earning opportunities: 5 points Non-smoker 5 points Continuous Improvement Units (CIU Credit introduced 2012) 10 points Meet with our Gold s Gym Health Coach 10 points Attend a well-being class or participate in a health challenge 10 points Complete 2 Written Reports (5 pts p/report) 10 points Nutrition tracker (5 pts p/2 weeks tracked) 15 points Physical Activity (variety of options available) 15 points Physical Activity (Tracked by a Gym) Varies bonus points races, volunteer initiatives, company events, etc.
We use an internal tool to capture points.
Event Sign Up Portal...
Easy sign up and ability to see who is participating
Disclaimer About Program Program details are subject to change throughout the year. We reserve the right to change how the program works at any point. 360 Fit Program is valid for 2012 Based on performance, as well as reaching overall company financial targets, program may not be available in 2013. Budget finances accordingly. Youcontrol how long this program exists through your participation and work performance
So What.
Impact Company s Bottom Line Decrease insurance premium renewal rates** 6% decrease between 2011 2012 13% decrease between 2010 2012 Decrease medical loss ratio** 28% decrease between 2011-2012 40% decrease between 2010 2012 Attraction and Retention Resource Emotional connection to company impacting their lives Team building opportunity w/multiple benefits Happy, healthier employees **These results can be partially attributed in a plan design change to drive employee behavior.**
Employee Engagement
Company Awards Utah s Work/Life Award 3 year s in a row Utah s Gold Worksite Wellness Award 2 year s in a row Utah Business Health Care Hero Corporate Achievement Gold s Gym Wellness Diamond and Platinum Award American Business Awards Outstanding Corporate Culture AA-ISP Outstanding Corporate Culture
What s Next.
360 Fit Future Expand Health Education Class Content Require Spouse Participation in a modified version of the program Employee feedback on how to enhance their wellness More fun, healthier employees, big wins
Avoid Common Wellness Program Pitfalls Avoid creating something quickly that doesn t tap into long-term behavioral change - Brad Cooper, CEO of US Corporate Wellness Checking the box Using a Scarlet Letter strategy Taking a Robots R Us approach Trying for a quick fix Doing Nothing
Things to keep in mind.. Be sure your company and its leaders are committed to making wellness part of your culture Start small with introductions of wellness and over time build out a more robust program Engage your employees in deciding how the program should work for them Hire a Wellness Coordinator. They are going to be your lifeline and champion to making this a success Partner with a vendor that allows you the ability to truly customize your program to your employees Create a bonding relationship with your outside vendor so they become part of YOUR company
If you want additional information, please feel free to contact me directly! Cammie Cable Cammie.Cable@clearlink.com