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Definition - What does Wellness Culture mean?

Wellness culture, within the context of occupational health and safety, refers to a series of policies, ideas, customs, beliefs, values, and peer support that guide a workforce and are implemented in a specific company or organization. The goal of having a wellness culture is to work towards a healthy or wellness-oriented lifestyle and work environment.

SureHire explains Wellness Culture

Wellness culture in organizations depends on five elements or dimensions:  

• Shared values - working towards making wellness one of the top values.
• Cultural norms - Norms in the work environment should promote wellness in the workforce behavior.
• Touchpoints - social mechanisms and policies that influence norms. Touchpoints can be divided into the following:
  • Modeling
  • Rewards
  • Push-back
  • Training
  • Communication
  • Traditions
  • Relationships
  • Orientation
  • Recruitment/selection
  • Resource commitment
• Peer support - Promoting employees to help others achieve wellness.
• Climate - Workplace morale and teamwork.