Welcoa, Wellness Council of America

Reserve Your Spot Today — Space Is Limited!

We are pleased to announce our dynamic 2009 WELCOA Webinar Series. This year, we are focusing on a number of exciting topics that will help you in your quest to build and sustain a results-oriented wellness program. Each Webinar is conducted by a nationally-recognized expert in the field of workplace wellness. And perhaps best of all, each session is offered in a Webinar format which allows you to access the information without having to leave your office.

*The Webinar series is free to WELCOA Members. If you are a current WELCOA Member and would like to register, please visit this link.

If you are not a WELCOA Member, you can still reserve your spot in the paragraphs below. To learn more about WELCOA Membership, visit this link.

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Workplace Webinar #1:
Understanding Return-On-Investment
Companies are always looking for ways to reduce employee-related expenses and many corporations and organizations are using health promotion programs as a reactionary effort to curtail ever-increasing, employee-related expenses of healthcare and lost productivity. Dozens of published scientific research articles have evaluated the cost-benefit of worksite health promotion programs and the majority show a clear and positive return-on-investment.

During this session, leading health promotion expert Steve Aldana, PhD, will show you:

• How health promotion and worksite wellness can generate significant healthcare cost savings;
• Methods to measure the impact of absenteeism and lost productivity caused by unhealthy habits and lifestyle choices.

Registration for this webinar is now closed.

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Workplace Webinar #2:
The WELCOA National Well Workplace Awards Initiative
For over a decade, WELCOA has been recognizing and promoting the list of America's Healthiest Companies. In this Webinar, WELCOA President, Dr. David Hunnicutt will lead participants through the national Well Workplace Awards Initiative and the process for becoming certified as a Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum Award winner. In addition, Dr. Hunnicutt discusses in detail the application submission process.

If you've developed a comprehensive wellness program or if you're interesting in learning more about the application criteria, you will want to be sure to attend this Webinar to learn how your organization can benefit by becoming a WELCOA Well Workplace.

Registration for this webinar is now closed.

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Workplace Webinar #3:
Creating a Culture of Wellness Within Your Organization
The key to sustaining enduring health behavior change among your employee population is by creating a "culture" of wellness within your organization. Unfortunately for many practitioners, the topic of culture change can be more academic than it is useful. In this engaging Webinar, WELCOA President Dr. David Hunnicutt will offer up pragmatic and useful information that will greatly assist practitioners in systematically creating an organizational culture of wellness.

Specifically, Dr. Hunnicutt will address:

• What culture is and what it is not;
• How culture can be assessed and measured;
• The most important steps that need to be taken in order to successfully integrate wellness into the fabric of your organization;
• Findings from case studies from America's Healthiest Companies;
• Essential resources that will help you in your quest to create a healthier culture within your company.

Registration for this webinar is now closed.

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Workplace Webinar #4:
How To Develop and Implement a Results-Oriented Medical Self-Care Program
In an age of rapidly escalating healthcare costs, medical self-care programs should be considered an essential part of any results-oriented worksite wellness program. In this dynamic session, WELCOA President Dr. David Hunnicutt will present important information on the art and science of designing, developing, and implementing effective medical self-care programs. Specifically, Dr. Hunnicutt will address:

• The factors that should be considered when choosing a medical self-care text;
• A step-by-step implementation process;
• How to increase participation;
• How to evaluate and document outcomes;
• The best practices and approaches to workplace medical self-care programs.

Registration for this webinar is now closed.

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Workplace Webinar #5:
Effectively Marketing Your Internal Wellness Initiative
Effectively marketing your internal wellness initiative is one of the keys to maximizing participation in a wellness program but, until now, there has been relatively little useful information that walks you—step-by-step—through the process.

In this Webinar, WELCOA President Dr. David Hunnicutt will present the best practices, approaches, and strategies for marketing your wellness program to your employees. With more than 15 years of research, information, and successful outcomes, this Webinar is considered a must-attend for all those interested in spreading the message about the power of prevention to employees and their spouses and dependents.

By attending this Webinar, participants will learn:

• The three most important components of a successful worksite wellness marketing initiative;
• The formula for creating communications that drive participation and produce results;
• The metrics for effectively measuring the success of your marketing initiative;
• The best practices in worksite wellness marketing.

Registration for this webinar is now closed.

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Workplace Webinar #6:
Well Workplace University—Certificate Training (Level I)
Well Workplace University is WELCOA's flagship training program. In this four-part Webinar, participants will learn the art and science of building a results-oriented wellness program. Building on WELCOA's Seven Benchmarks of Healthy Companies, this training is specifically designed to help wellness practitioners and business leaders build and sustain results-oriented wellness programs. To date, thousands of health professionals and business leaders have taken part in this training.

Registration for this webinar is now closed.

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Workplace Webinar #7:
Financial Wellness In The Workplace
With the economy in uncharted territory, employees are being supremely stretched to make ends meet. Sadly, when it comes to managing personal finances, many employees lack the basic knowledge and skills to effectively make ends meet. As a result, scores of employees are experiencing unrelenting stress and the accompanying health consequences of being pinched financially.

In this Webinar, financial wellness expert and author, Jeff Rubleski will address the need for incorporating financial wellness programs into the general health promotion mix of programs and services. Specifically, Mr. Rubleski will share how financial wellness programs can be set up within a workplace and what specific principles and topic areas need to be covered in order to equip employees with the knowledge and skills necessary to remain financially healthy.

Reserve Your Spot Today — Space is Limited!

→ July 15^th — 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM Central Time

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Workplace Webinar #8:
An Introduction To Wellness Coaching
Wellness coaching is one of the key elements in managing the health and productivity of your employee population. In this session, we'll provide an orientation to the wellness coaching process including:

• The theory and research behind effective wellness coaching;
• How the wellness coaching process works;
• Elements of effective wellness coaching interventions;
• Case studies of best practices utilizing wellness coaching interventions;
• Criteria for selecting a wellness coaching provider;
• The leading providers of wellness coaching services.

If you've been looking to implement wellness coaching interventions in your organization or if you are searching for a way to better explain the process and practice to your clients, this session is perfect for you.

Reserve Your Spot Today — Space is Limited!

→ August 19^th — 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM Central Time

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Workplace Webinar #9:
Well Workplace University—Certificate Training (Level II)
Well Workplace University is a nationally-recognized training that addresses WELCOA's Seven Critical Benchmarks of Results-Oriented Wellness Programs. Attended by hundreds and hundreds of business leaders and health professionals, Well Workplace University has set forth a national model for building exemplary wellness programs.

In this Level II Certification, WELCOA President, Dr. David Hunnicutt, and other national leaders will provide more in-depth instruction and insight into WELCOA's Seven Benchmarks. Specifically, topics of Capturing Executive Support, Better Understanding and Quantifying Productivity, Integrating Health Coaching, Managing High Risk Populations, and Demonstrating Return-On-Investment will be addressed as part of the core curriculum.

This Level II Certification Training is only open to those who have completed the Level One Course.

Reserve Your Spot Today — Space is Limited!

→ Session 1: September 9^th — 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM Central Time
→ Session 2: September 16^th — 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM Central Time
→ Session 3: September 23^th — 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM Central Time
→ Session 4: September 30^th — 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM Central Time

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Workplace Webinar #10:
Building a Wellness Program In a Small Business Setting
Small businesses constitute the vast majority of workplaces in the U.S., but, until now, there has been very little guidance for small employers on how to build a great wellness program. In this two-part Webinar, WELCOA President David Hunnicutt will walk you through the process of building a great wellness program in your small business setting. If you are responsible for developing a wellness program in a company of 50 employees or less—this training is perfect for you.

Reserve Your Spot Today — Space is Limited!

→ Session 1: October 14^th — 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM Central Time
→ Session 2: October 21^st — 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM Central Time

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Workplace Webinar #11:
Utilizing Incentives To Maximize Participation
In this engaging Webinar, WELCOA President Dr. David Hunnicutt will lead you through a fascinating investigation of how you can develop and leverage incentives to maximize participation in your organization's wellness program.

Reserve Your Spot Today — Space is Limited!

→ Session 1: November 11^th — 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM Central Time

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Workplace Webinar #12:
How To Get The Most Out of Your Personal Health Assessment
In recent surveys, company leaders have indicated that offering employees an opportunity to take a Personal Health Assessment is their number one priority when it comes to workplace wellness. In this Webinar, led by Dr. David Hunnicutt, you'll learn more about how you can get the most out of your Personal Health Assessment.

Reserve Your Spot Today — Space is Limited!

→ Session 1: December 9^th — 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM Central Time