A wellness committee provides opportunities for both store associates and customer involvement in the program. The Committee should be a team of store associates from all levels of the company (shelf stockers, cashiers, category managers, etc.) and several types of customers (different lifestyles, ages, etc.) who meet regularly to plan, review and evaluate activities that will be offered by the store to promote healthier lifestyles.
Functions of Health and Wellness Committee:
If your program will be geared to store associates as well as customers, consider all areas of your workforce – multiple sites, shift workers, diversity (race, gender, ethnicity), and departments. It’s also important to consider who will chair or co-chair the committee. Include skeptics of wellness as well and not just those employees already practicing healthy lifestyles.
An effective, manageable committee will have at least 4 members and maximum of 12 to 15 members. The committee should meet regularly with a planned agenda and action items. Typically, committees meet frequently (once per month) during the planning stages and less often (4 times per year) as the program becomes more established.
Successful Committees have a shared mission, vision and goals. Members need to believe that their participation is worthwhile and appreciated, that their work is important, benefits the company and co-workers, and they are recognized for their contributions. Thank your committee members often and regularly for their efforts.
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