Asking workshop participants to describe worksite wellness at their worksite using a metaphor makes for some interesting conversation. It can seem silly... and produces some silly responses, but it's important to think honestly about where your worksite really is in terms of supporting health and wellness. In the workshops we discuss the Kansas Leadership competency, diagnosing the situation. A piece of this is knowing your story. What is actually going on at your worksite? What is the story others are telling about your worksite and it's wellness efforts? Metaphors give us an opportunity to explore these stories openly. It is also a chance to relate to one and other. This work is challenging and many other worksites in your community and across the state experience similar struggles and face the same barriers. We decided to some really stories from real businesses facing real challenges across the state.
Again, these may seem silly, but how many of you relate to the issues they address. Do you present employees with opportunities but struggle with engagement? Do you have a number of programs and activities taking place, but no real goals or sense of direction? Do you offer some things that may be considered somewhat healthier or are dipping your toes into wellness like activities, but really lack commitment and dedication to the work? Do you have employees or executives that have their heels completely dug in and find any change is difficult? These are realities across the state and the challenges we discuss in all of our workshops. If you would like to discuss these or other issues and/or need help brainstorming ways to address such barriers get in touch with your local Champions and/orWorkWell KS.
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