Workplace Wellness that Works: 10 Steps to Infuse Well–Being and Vitality into Any Organization

Praise for Workplace Wellness that Works

"Laura Putnam′s insights coupled with compelling stories and tangible action items will help any organization adopt a more creative approach toward transforming culture and influencing well–being at work."
Chip Conley, Airbnb Head of Global Hospitality and Strategy, New York Times bestselling author of Emotional Equations

"A great book that inspires and spells out a better way to promote well–being in the workplace. Through stories and case studies, Laura Putnam shows us how asking the question, ′What1s possible?′ can serve as the foundation for healthier habits."
Dr. Kenneth R. Pelletier, PhD, MD, Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Arizona School of Medicine and international bestselling author of Mind as Healer, Mind as Slayer

"Workplace Wellness that Works is a different and insightful look at an old topic that takes a more holistic perspective. Laura incorporates workplace design, culture, and a more employee–centric perspective with practical examples I can use to deliver healthier work environments for ′Millennials′ through ′Baby Boomers′ in the dynamic and intense technology startup market."
Christopher S. Dean, CEO of Swrve Mobile, Inc., Chief Revenue Officer of Urban Airship, and Chief Strategy Officer of Skype

"For those who are seeking a practical guide to workplace wellness, here′s your answer. A book that′s packed with innovative ideas on how to take action today to improve employee health and well–being."
Dee Edington and Jennifer Pitts, cofounders of Edington Associates and coauthors of Positive Health as a Win–Win Organizational Philosophy

Preface

Acknowledgments

Introduction  An Overview of Workplace Wellness

Section 1 Start It (Workplace Wellness That Excites)

Step 1 Shift Your Mindset From Expert to Agent of Change

(The changemaker imperative)

Step 2 Start with What s Right

(The optimism imperative)

Step 3 Uncover the Hidden Factors

(The culture imperative)

Section 2 Build It (Workplace Wellness That Grows)

Step 4 Imagine What s Possible

(The imagination imperative)

Step 5 Take a Da Vinci Approach to Change

(The interdisciplinary imperative)

Step 6 Go Stealth

(The sneakiness imperative)

Section 3 Make It Last (Workplace Wellness That Works)

Step 7 Create Meaning

(The engagement imperative)

Step 8 Foster Nudges & Cues

(The make it easy & make it normal imperative)

Step 9 Launch & Iterate

(The experimentation imperative)

Step 10 Go Global

(The international imperative)

Putting It All Together

About the Author

Index

LAURA PUTNAM is founder and CEO of Motion Infusion, a well–being consulting firm that provides creative solutions in the areas of engagement, behavior change, and human performance improvement. She has worked with a range of organizations from Fortune 500s to government agencies to academic institutions and nonprofits. She also serves as the Chair of the American Heart Association′s Greater Bay Area 2020 Task Force.