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Presented by…. Kerri Chase. The Canadian Wheat Board. Controlled by western Canadian farmers, the CWB is the largest wheat and barley marketer in the world.

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  1. Presented by… Kerri Chase The Canadian Wheat Board

  2. Controlled by western Canadian farmers, the CWB is the largest wheat and barley marketer in the world. As one of Canada’s biggest exporters, the Winnipeg-based organization sells grain to more than 70 countries and returns all sales revenue, less marketing costs, to prairie farmers.

  3. Wellness Program History • Employee Health Committee established in the late 1970’s to assess employee’s response to a fitness program. • Committee investigated different types of employee fitness programs. • Approached the CWB Executive with a proposal • January of 1981 the Executive agreed to a 1- year trial period. • Full-time Fitness Coordinator commenced employment in August of 1981. • Program was up and running by March of 1982.

  4. Initial objectives of the program were to: • Improve fitness levels of participants through classes, which were enjoyable and invigorating. • Increase awareness of the relationship of lifestyle to health and well-being.

  5. Much has evolved since 1982….

  6. CWB Wellness Program Today • Two (2) Components to the Program

  7. Fitness • 2000 sq.. ft. facility (newly renovated) • 4 treadmills • 2 stationary bikes • 2 ellipticals • 1 stairclimber • 1 concept 2 rower • Universal gym • Free weights • Body Bars, Stability Balls, Dyna-bands etc. • Showers and Lockers

  8. Fitness Classes • Volunteer instructors • Employees - trained in-house initially and then through MFC • Classes include, yoga, muscle, aerobic, step and stretch sessions. * Employees use the facility on their own time (before, after work or lunch hour)

  9. Program Funding Comes From: • Membership fees ($2.00/week – payroll deduction), (Contractors pay $4.00/week) • Fundraising

  10. Wellness • Health Education • Lifestyle Counseling • Lunch and Learn sessions • Demonstrations/Displays • Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Screening • CPR and First Aid training • Stress Management • Ergonomics • Disability Management

  11. Other Program Offerings... • On-line Newsletter • Employees are sponsored to take part in various community events (Manitoba Marathon, CIBC Run For the Cure, Terry Fox etc,) • Bike rack is located in the building • Easy access to running and walking trails (Forks, St Boniface) • Health and fitness resource library • Special events (Week of Wellness, Anniversary Celebrations, Mini-Golf Tourney, etc)

  12. Some Important Facts: • Of approximately 435 employees, 208 are registered as fitness members (about 48%). • In 2001 the national average for lost time due to illness was 8.5 – 9 days per full-time worker. • CWB- the average was 3.99 days in 2001. • In 2004 the CWB lost 3.84 days due to illness.

  13. Factors contributing to the Success of the Program… • On-site facility and resources • Professional Leadership • B.P.E. & Accredited Leaders • Strong support from senior management • Incentives

  14. New Initiatives • Work more closely with individual departments. (team building, stress management) • Collaborate with Organizational Development Team • Work with Physical Workplace Environment Committee - improve culture

  15. Questions?

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