Research Update: When Workplace Health Promotion Programs Work...and When They Don't. What Makes the Difference?

This keynote session offers the latest research and scientific evidence related to health and well-being (HWB) programs and their impact on health, medical costs, and business outcomes, including preliminary findings from a wellness program study at the University of Illinois. As has become a HERO Forum tradition, Dr. Ron Goetzel will facilitate a lively panel discussion. This year we will hear from two university-based researchers/practitioners who have implemented successful workplace wellness programs. The presenters and panelists will probe deeply into questions of program design, effective implementation, and rigorous evaluation. Controversial issues relating to cost-shifting and confirmation bias along with ethical considerations in designing programs that satisfy the needs of diverse populations will be explored.