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The Evolution of Man. “To establish and maintain a supportive environment that encourages an energetic and healthy lifestyle .”. Robinson Engineering’s Wellness Program an introduction.
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The Evolution of Man “To establish and maintain a supportive environment that encourages an energetic and healthy lifestyle.” Robinson Engineering’s Wellness Program an introduction Robinson Engineering, Ltd.
Workplace Solutions atRobinson Engineering, Ltd.“He who has health has hope; and he who has hope, has everything.” Physical well being: Wellness program & incentives Health, dental, vision, & life insurance – 100% funded by Robinson Vacation opportunities at two company owned condos Health Club subsidies Psychological well being: Volunteerism Coat drive Employee food drive American Heart Walk – Raised $1,373 Breast cancer awareness Short & long term disability insurances – fully funded by Robinson Employer assisted home owner program – partnership between Robinson & MPC Retirement well being: 401K Profit Sharing Technological well being: Subsidized computer purchase program Paid time off, Paid holidays,
Robinson Engineering, Ltd. • Employer-assisted housing (EAH) • program launched in 2003 • Eligible employees receive a $5,000 • down payment assistance • 7% of employees have used benefit, single parents, support staff, etc. “Our employer-assisted housing program in Cook and Will Counties has minimized turnover and increased employee stability. This important investment in our workforce is a win-win for our company, our employees, and for the communities we serve. -Chris King President, Robinson Engineering, South Holland
Robinson Engineering, Ltd.A TRIPLE WIN! Employees • Provides means to home ownership • Provides deferred and forgivable funding towards home ownership • Increases employee morale & stability Community • REL’s commitment to client communities • Stimulates growth for community Company • Tax credit benefit for employer • Minimizes employee turnover • Enhances benefit package for employees • Attracts prospective hires
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation Walk • Ron Santo juvenile diabetes walk • Team name: REL Steppers • Split the pot & other raffles • Winner donated $115.00 • Total REL raised approximately: $1,300.00
MONTHLY WELLNESS TOPICSKnowledge is Power! • January – Glaucoma Awareness & Blood Donor • February– American Heart • March – Vision & Poison Control • April – Organ Donation • May – Physical Fitness • June – Sun Safety & Prevention • July – Dehydration • August – Immunization Awareness • September – Healthy Aging, Grains, Cholesterol & Yoga • October – Breast Cancer Awareness • November – Lung Cancer & The Great American Smoke-out • December – Managing Stress
Professional Semantics • Walkablity • Pedestrian friendly • Sustainability • Traffic Calming • Green Streets • Complete Streets
CHASE CORPORATE CHALLENGE Chase Corporate Challenge 22 participants 6 partners Kick-off breakfast 20 week training/incentive program Walking clinic, led by company President Injury prevention lunch and learn T-shirt contest (winning designs worn on race day) Creative cross-training contest Healthy activity log check-ins with incentive prizes
Virgin HealthMiles Pedometer Program • Earn up to $500 by simply walking • Average 7,000 steps per day = level 3 • Participate in challenges • Instills teamwork and commodore while being active • Interactive website
Pedometer Program Stats(12 months) Rewards Cash Earned Total health cash earned $15,536.22 Rewards HealthMiles Total HealthMiles 1,525,020
ANNUAL HEALTH SCREENINGS • Benefits of screening • Lower health care costs • Reduced worker comp costs • Improved employee awareness • Identified areas to focus health education • 2007 screenings – 43% participation • 73% improvement in cholesterol from 07 to 08 • 2008 screenings – 99% participation • Major focal points – diabetes, weight mgmt. • 2009, 2010 screenings – 100% participation
% of “Improvement” Results Note- in 2010 15 spouses were screened that did not screen in 2009
BIGGEST LOSER COMPETITIONS Season 1 (6 weeks) REL provided scales for all offices Employees only, 47 participants (50%) Total weight loss - 322 lbs. Season 2 (41 weeks) Spouses included, 54 participants (35%) Total weight loss – 270 lbs. New enhancements to season 2 Teams ( 1 family unofficially…) Chat room forum on intranet site Guess-the-total company weight-loss competition Fabulous prizes awarded for men & women categories 1st, 2nd & 3rd places, awarded at annual holiday party
BIGGEST IMPROVER COMPETITION Most muscle gain/body fat reduction – first place Most BMI reduction – 2nd place Male & female winners in each area Body fat reduction Men 1st place – 32% reduction Women 1st place 12% reduction BMI reduction Men 1st place – 13% reduction Women 1st place – 12% reduction
2008 & 2009 Fit Friendly Company Gold Level Award 2010 Fit Friendly Company Platinum Level Award
Robinson Engineering, Ltd. Wellness In Our Workplace Robinson received the first annual WOWIE Platinum award sponsored by The Illinois State Council of the Society for Human Resource Management (ISC-SHRM) and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL). The WOWie award recognizes employers who champion the health of their employees and strive to create a work culture that promotes physical activity.