Workplace Wellness Resources

Workplace wellness programs play a vital role in fostering healthier lifestyles among employees, contributing to a thriving and more engaged workforce. These initiatives provide valuable activities and resources that support physical, mental, and emotional well-being. By cultivating a culture of health, organizations can enhance employee morale, reduce stress, and improve overall job satisfaction—creating benefits for both individuals and the workplace as a whole.

Why Incorporate Wellness into the Workplace?

Many health challenges were once thought to be unrelated to work, but in reality, the workplace can have a significant impact on overall well-being. While certain health conditions may not originate from work, they can certainly be influenced by workplace environments and demands. Common workplace-related health concerns include:

Stress
Depression
Obesity
Sleep disorders
Cardiovascular disease

Investing in workplace wellness can help mitigate these risks, leading to a healthier, happier, and more productive team.

Explore Our Wellness Resources

To support your wellness efforts, we’ve compiled a variety of helpful materials, including toolkits, flyers, fact sheets, industry insights, and more. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your workplace wellness program or provide valuable resources for your team, you’ll find plenty of useful information below.

Toolkits for Workplaces

Tobacco-Free Workplaces, Healthier & More Productive

Learn how to make your workplace tobacco-free, with the Tobacco-Free Worksite Toolkit from the Texas Department of State Health Services. If you need assistance with the toolkit, contact us.

Mother-Friendly Worksite Program Policy Development Guide

Explains why and how to develop a Mother-Friendly Worksite policy. Includes policy elements, information about laws related to worksite lactation support, a policy template, and sample policies from Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites.

Caregiver Support Toolkit for Employers

Learn how to make your workplace a supportive space for working caregivers with this Caregiver Support Toolkit. The toolkit offers examples of policies and programs that help support caregivers as they return to the office.

Additional resources include:

IPMAHR Sample Policies for Alternative Work Schedules

Caregiving in TX Community Resource Guide

The Massachusetts Caregiver Employer Toolkit Employee Questionnaires

Caregiver Resource Guide

NC Early Childhood Foundation Sample Policy for Paid Family Leave

Digital Tools and Solutions for Caregivers

Smart Food Choices: How to Implement Food Service Guidelines in Public Facilities

This document is designed to help employers implement food service guidelines and increase the availability of healthier choices at food service venues, including cafeterias, concession stands, snack bars, and vending machines.

Steps to Wellness: A Guide to Implementing the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans in the workplace

This resource will show you ways to implement physical activity guidelines and create or strengthen a culture of wellness.

The CDC Worksite Health ScoreCard: An Assessment Tool for Employers to Prevent Heart Disease, Stroke, & Related Health Conditions

The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention has created a Worksite Health ScoreCard to help employers assess their health promotion programs, identify gaps, and prioritize high-impact strategies to prevent heart disease, stroke, and related conditions.