The Total Life Concept Transplanted from AT&T to Sandia National Laboratories

Area of Science:

• Occupational Health
• Health Promotion Programs
• Workplace Wellness

Background:

• The Total Life Concept (TLC) program was initially developed by AT&T.
• Workplace demographics can vary significantly between organizations, impacting program applicability.
• Adapting existing wellness models requires careful consideration of local needs.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the transplantability of the AT&T Total Life Concept (TLC) program to Sandia National Laboratories.
• To evaluate the impact of the adapted TLC program using participation rates.
• To demonstrate the feasibility of modifying a model workplace wellness program for a new setting.

Main Methods:

• The study involved transplanting the AT&T TLC program to Sandia National Laboratories.
• Key components of the original program (orientation, testing, risk interpretation, lifestyle courses, health activities) were retained.
• Modifications were made to the program to meet Sandia's specific needs.

Main Results:

• The TLC program was successfully implemented at Sandia National Laboratories.
• Participation rates were used to assess program impact, despite demographic differences between AT&T and Sandia.
• The adapted program demonstrated successful transplantation and tailoring to local needs.

Conclusions:

• Existing workplace wellness models, like the AT&T TLC program, can be effectively adapted for different organizational settings.
• Tailoring a program to local needs is crucial for successful implementation in a new environment.
• The Sandia experience validates the adaptability of the TLC program and offers a model for other companies.