2018 APA: How to Increase Wellness Program Adoption and Employee Participation

2018 APA Invited Talk

Topic: How to Increase Wellness Program Adoption and Employee Participation: Using Principles of Psychology

Talk Summary

1. Wellness Programs cannot be treated as a single entity.
2. Wellness Programs differ along several important dimensions—leadership support is the most important.
3. Adoption of Wellness Programs can increase when there is a good “fit” with organizational.
4. Participation rates can increase when there is a match between employee needs and wellness program characteristics.
5. Treat wellness program adoption like good employee selection.