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Worklife Balance Program at TxDOT the Summit June 24, 2013

Worklife Balance Program at TxDOT the Summit June 24, 2013. Audrey Thompson, MS 512.486.5358 Audrey.thompson@txdot.gov. Situations. Develop two wellness programs-no budget Employees salaries are low and they pay for activities Lack of a culture of wellness

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Worklife Balance Program at TxDOT the Summit June 24, 2013

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  1. Worklife Balance Program at TxDOT the Summit June 24, 2013 Audrey Thompson, MS 512.486.5358 Audrey.thompson@txdot.gov

  2. Situations • Develop two wellness programs-no budget • Employees salaries are low and they pay for activities • Lack of a culture of wellness • Aging and diverse population-different climates and cultures • What we can do is set by the Legislature

  3. How to have a successful wellness program in the most unlikely places • Successful Partnerships • Professional Development • Program Promotion • Lessons Learned

  4. Success Strategies • Know your population-engaged every district • Define vision and goals • Assess needs-be specific • Vending machine • Exercise classes • Search for in -house talent –marketing, web design, writers, wellness expertise • Variety of Partnerships

  5. Define and display your goals • Increase awareness statewide. By January 1, 2014, we want all TxDOT employees to see the WorkLife Balance program as a normal part of their work life. • To contribute to Mission Zero and becoming Best in Class by offering programs that have a direct impact on health and performance.

  6. Partnerships that worked • Exercise and Nutrition • Preventative Health • Stress Management

  7. EXERCISE • Partnered with local running store • Newly certified instructors (Zumba,Yoga) • YMCA • In house athletes and trainers • Walk Across Texas-Texas AgriLifeExtension • Bike Texas • Water sports-price negotiation

  8. NUTRITION • In-house • HEALTHY EATING EVERY DAY • Wellness Coaching • Cafeteria Manager • Outside partnerships • Local nutritionist (6 week series) • People’s pharmacy (lunch and learns) • Cooking classes-Vegetarian Epicure • Farm to work program -Sustainable Food Center

  9. Preventative Health Programs • Statewide vaccinations-Walgreens • Freedom From Smoking-American Lung Association, 7 weeks • Diabetes education-Seton Diabetes Center • “Get a Physical campaign”-partner with in-house Safety Dept., 8 hours off incentive • Lunch and Learns-EAP, UT, Eldercare, local specialists

  10. Stress Management • Chair Massage • In-house stress class during lunch hour • Meditation-local instructor • Yoga-newly certified instructor

  11. OTHER Partnerships • Blood Drive-In Your Hands • Internal Communication Dept.-posters, brochure, monthly calendar, videos, quarterly article, My Journey to Wellness • Network of wellness professionals

  12. Lessons Learned • Revenue is partner’s interest • Quality Control-manage closely and make adjustments • Have a beginning and end to programs, let existing programs end • Share freely with others

  13. How We Measure success? • Survey monkey-pre and post program • Energy level • Productivity • Absenteeism • Improved team work • Program participation rates • Success stories -Brag book

  14. Why it’s worth it • Happier and Healthier Workforce • Save taxpayer $ • Personal satisfaction

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