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Hershey Canada Inc. Fit For Life Worksite Wellness Program VERN GRAHAM HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

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Hershey Canada Inc. Fit For Life Worksite Wellness Program VERN GRAHAM HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

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    1. Hershey Canada Inc. “Fit For Life” Worksite Wellness Program VERN GRAHAM HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER Canadian Labour and Business Centre (CLBC) Workplace Health Works November 18-19th, 2003

    2. Corporate Hershey “Our company today is a direct reflection of the vision of our founder, Milton S. Hershey. Mr. Hershey’s vision went beyond building a successful company, and Hershey Foods has a long tradition as a company with a deep commitment to its employees and to the community.”

    3. The Corporation “Hershey Foods Corporation, headquartered in Hershey, Pennsylvania is the largest manufacturer of chocolate and non-chocolate candy in North America. For more than 100 years, Hershey has made some of the best-known products in North America. Hershey brands include Hershey’s, Reese’s, Jolly Rancher, Kit Kat, Moirs, Oh Henry!, Ice Breakers, Almond Joy, Mounds, Milk Duds, Twizzlers, Whoppers and York.” Some of Hershey’s popular brands in Canada include Pot of Gold, Eat More, Glosette, Goodies, Lowney and Chipits. Hershey has 14,000 employees worldwide and operates in 90 countries. The company had sales of $4.1 billion in 2002.

    4. Introduction to Hershey Manufacturer of chocolate and non-chocolate confectionary and chocolate related grocery products Located in Dartmouth 3 shifts of employees, operates 24 hours a day. Employees of IBEW, BCTGM and Teamsters unions Workforce size fluctuates with seasons; 300 - 900 employees Recent expansion at the plant

    5. Moirs Plant Short Video

    6. The Beginning of the Wellness Process Hired Occupational Health Nurse in 2001 Case management and WCB claims Develop comprehensive wellness program Contracted Atlantic Health and Wellness Institute (AHWI), a worksite wellness provider in June 2002 to develop and implement Wellness program

    7. Management Commitment & Support Wellness initiative driven by HR Department HR Manager and Health Services Coordinator responsible for initial steps, own support and garnering support at executive level at Hershey Canada’s senior leadership (Mississauga, ON) and global headquarters (Hershey, Pennsylvania)

    8. Wellness Committee 14 employees from various departments and shifts to provide fair representation Role: Serve as an advisory group for implementation Monitor progress Advise on best approach to roll-out program Collect and distribute information Initial focus group

    9. Health Risk Assessments (HRAs) AHWI conducted voluntary HRAs between Sept. and Dec. 2002 511 employees completed an HRA Objectives: Provide data to properly develop wellness programs and activities Provide measurable benchmarks to measure programs after the interventions create awareness of health roles to individuals

    10. Health Risk Assessments (HRAs) HRA is comprised of: Lifestyle questionnaire Clinical testing: Blood pressure Cholesterol Blood sugar Body Mass Index Waist-Hip ratio Doctors referrals & telephone follow ups to those with at risk blood pressure & cholesterol readings

    11. Health Risk Assessments (HRAs) Aggregate report provided to management and occupational health nurse – ensured privacy of employee’s health info. Report indicates overall health risk factors of employees Recommendations for intervention programs Individual report mailed to each employee’s home: Wellness score Health age Health risk factors

    12. Mini Health Fair Objective: Provide employees with some initial orientation and information about health risks Promote upcoming wellness activities Make AHWI staff visible and available to employees Information booths (nutrition, cholesterol reduction, smoking, etc) Sign up sheets for upcoming programs Conducted wellness program survey

    13. Poster Presentations Objective: Educate employees on various health topics (cholesterol, fitness and calories, home exercise equipment, smoking, resistance training, etc) Offered 14 poster presentations in cafeteria’s “Fit For Life” corner Allowed for interaction with AHWI staff, questions and distribute information

    14. Wellness Fair Objective: Offer health information / education to employees Conduct screening tests (i.e. respiratory tests) Two day fair with great response from employees 19 information booths from different associations, societies and organizations (i.e. Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society, Curwin Medical, Fitness Express, etc.) Incentives with prizes

    15. Weight Management Program Objective: Provide employees the support and education for weight management 12 week program All participants reported positive behavioural or weight management changes Participants lost an average of 6-10 lbs.

    16. Smoking Cessation Program Objective: Provide support and education to quit smoking Six session smoking cessation program One-on-on follow up from nurse

    17. Fitness Program Objective: Increase physical activity levels of employees 12 week program Focus on home exercise programs Logbooks Group and individual based Periodic phone follow ups

    18. Initial Results Very positive – in terms of receptiveness and participation and healthy outcomes Increased interest from employees Focus on long term results

    19. Current & Future Initiatives Hershey recently signed a three year contract with AHWI Success dependent on long-term commitment. Upcoming focus on intervention programs. Adding ergonomics to program. Sustainability means adapting to employee needs.

    20. THANK YOU Vern Graham Human Resources Manager Hershey Canada Inc. 375 Pleasant Street Dartmouth Nova Scotia B2Y 4N4 Telephone (902) 469 2470 Fax (902) 469 7169 Email vgraham@hersheys.com

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