This document outlines a 4-step workplace health model. Step 1 is assessment of individual, organizational, and community factors. Step 2 is planning through establishing leadership, management structures, and a health improvement plan. Step 3 is implementation of programs, policies, and environmental supports. Step 4 is evaluation of outcomes like worker productivity, healthcare costs, and health improvements. The goal is to create a culture of health and organizational change.

1. Workplace Health Model
Step 1
Assessment
Step 3
Implementation
Step 4
Evaluation
Individual
(e.g. demographics, health
risks, use of services)
Organizational
(e.g. current practices, work
environment, infrastructure)
Community
(e.g. transportation, food and
retail, parks and recreation)
Contextual Factors
(e.g. company size, company sector, capacity, geography)
Programs
(e.g. education
and counseling)
Policies
(e.g. organizational
rules)
Health Benefits
(e.g. insurance,
incentives)
Environmental
Support
(e.g. access,
opportunity,
physical/social)
Worker
Productivity
(e.g. absenteeism,
presenteeism)
Healthcare
Costs
(e.g. quality of care,
performance
standards)
Improved Health
Outcomes
(e.g. reduced disease and
disability)
Organizational Change
“Culture of Health”
(e.g. morale, recruitment/retention,
alignment of health and business
objectives)
Step 2
Planning/Workplace
Governance
Communications
and Informatics
(e.g. marketing,
messages, systems)
Leadership
Support
(e.g. role models
and champions)
Management
(e.g. workplace health
coordinator/committee)
Workplace Health
Improvement Plan
(e.g. goals and strategies)
Dedicated
Resources
(e.g. costs,
partners/vendors,
staffing)