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A Qualitative Exploration of a Worksite Wellness Mini-Grant Program
Shane Warehime1, Brian Coyle2, Kayla Abel2
1School of Health and Kinesiology, University of Nebraska Omaha, Omaha, NE, USA.
Environmental Health Insights
|June 7, 2019
Summary
Worksite wellness mini-grant programs can positively shift workplace culture and increase awareness of employer support. However, challenges like employee attitudes and logistical barriers need addressing for effective implementation.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Health Promotion
- Organizational Psychology
Background:
- Mini-grant programs are popular for supporting wellness initiatives by external organizations.
- Their implementation and outcomes in worksite settings remain under-explored.
- This study investigates a worksite wellness mini-grant program's practical application.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the implementation of a worksite wellness mini-grant program.
- To identify barriers and facilitators affecting program success.
- To understand the perceived outcomes of mini-grant initiatives in the workplace.
Main Methods:
- Conducted semi-structured interviews with 12 wellness champions from 12 worksites.
- Focused on mini-grant usage, barriers, facilitators, and outcomes over a 4-year period.
- Analyzed qualitative data to understand program dynamics.
Main Results:
- Mini-grants were often used for short-term activities or one-time events, sometimes diverging from funding guidelines.
- Positive outcomes included culture shifts and heightened perception of employer wellness support.
- Barriers encompassed employee attitudes, environmental factors, and worksite characteristics; facilitators included employee engagement and organizational support.
Conclusions:
- Worksite mini-grant programs can foster positive cultural changes and perceived employer support for wellness.
- Addressing barriers related to employee engagement, environment, and worksite specifics is crucial.
- Future research should focus on optimizing mini-grant program design and overcoming identified challenges.
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