Awards applications being accepted; Expo set for April 25
LiveWell Greenville is launching the first LiveWell Workplace Awards, designed to recognize local businesses with successful workplace programs and policies. The organization is accepting applications through April 12, and there is no cost to enter, according to Richard Osborne, a consultant heading up the project.
The application includes more than 60 questions designed to assess the effectiveness of workplace wellness programs, and should take most organizations less than an hour to complete, he said.
Based on the application, companies of all sizes may receive a gold, silver or bronze designation. The application score will also provide a benchmark for those companies just starting wellness programs and those wanting to expand their offerings.
The awards, sponsored by Sportsclub, will be announced at the inaugural LiveWell Healthy Workplace Expo on Thursday, April 25, at the TD Center. If business leaders want to learn more about improving health and wellness at their company, the expo will be a great place to start, Osborne said.
“It will be filled with local and regional resources,” he said, from gyms offering corporate memberships to specialists who focus on substance abuse or mental health. Vendors will include Greenville Health System, Bon Secours St. Francis Health System, Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System, Sportsclub, Target Care, Wellness Coalition of America and more.
“We’ll have educational sessions on our Workplace Awards applications and help companies who want to apply next year, as well as Q&A sessions with our winners and sessions discussing how to create a culture of wellness,” Osborne said.
The keynote speaker will be Lewis Schiffman, president of Atlanta Health Systems, who will speak on strategies for a healthier workforce.
LiveWell Greenville is a partnership of public and private organizations working to make Greenville County a healthier place to live, work and play. The coalition has brought together more than 100 partners working on projects such as bringing healthier foods to schools and workplaces, offering better access to parks, and creating safe places to bike and walk.
The LiveWell Workplace Award designation application is available at 10.selectsurvey.net/livewell greenville, and the survey ID is 02102013.
To find out more about the Healthy Workplace Expo or to sign up to attend, visit livewellgreenville.org. The vendor expo and education sessions are free, with tickets to the luncheon available for $20.
