Indiana Chamber of Commerce

INShape Indiana: Governor's program to encourage reduced absenteeism, better control of health care costs, improved productivity, prevent presenteeism, reduce injuries, improve morale and employee retention.

Wellness Council of America: We spend more than other nations, but we are not the healthiest country. Much of our illness is preventable. Health care costs are a significant concern. The worksite is an ideal setting for addressing health concerns. Research validates the effectiveness of health programs and may produce a return on investment. More companies are building excellent wellness programs.  

Designing an Effective Wellness Program: 11 Steps
From Wellness Proposals, a wellness consulting firm in Winston-Salem, NC

Healthy Workforce 2010
An Essential Health Promotion Sourcebook for Employers, Large and Small. 72 pages. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, 2001. See Section III, pages 12-24.

Healthier Worksite Initiative
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Programs geared toward employees of federal, state and local units of government.

Cost Benefit Analysis and Report 2008
From Health Management Research Center, University of Michigan $295

The Road to Wellness Is Starting at the Office
Employers' Efforts to Push Preventive Care Begin to Show Both Health and Cost Benefits. M.P. McQueen. Wall Street Journal. (Eastern edition). New York, N.Y.: Dec 5, 2006. pg. D.1

Wellness Plans Reach Out to the Healthy
Fit Employees Now Qualify For Financial Incentives To Stop Smoking, Lose Weight. M.P. McQueen.  Wall Street Journal. (Eastern edition). New York, N.Y.: March 28, 2007. pg. D.1