The Wellness Council of Indiana is Hiring
Program & Event Manager Position Description The Wellness Council of Indiana is hiring! Are you passionate about mental health, employer well-being and making Indiana a healthier place to live, work, learn and play? Join our innovative team dedicated to guiding organizations and communities through their well-being journeys. [...]
Recovery at Work Summit Going Virtual
View Agenda Register Here The Recovery at Work Summit has been moved to an entirely virtual format. Due to the spike in Indiana's COVID-19 cases and with the safety of all involved in mind. The Summit agenda is now available, and registration is now [...]
COVID Stops Here Campaign
The COVID Stops Here campaign recognizes Indiana workplaces that have achieved widespread vaccination. The Indiana Chamber and the Wellness Council of Indiana are celebrating employers that are leading the fight against this virus. Additionally, the are encouraging more Hoosier workplaces to join their ranks. As we urgently work to [...]
AchieveWELL Companies | Indiana Healthy Community
AchieveWELL Companies, Indiana Healthy Community Honored by Wellness Council of Indiana July 30, 2021 (INDIANAPOLIS) — Nine organizations from across the state have qualified for AchieveWELL certification from the Wellness Council of Indiana, a subsidiary of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. Meaning, one community qualified for the Indiana Healthy Community designation. [...]
The Era of Wacky Office Perks is Dead
Full article from The Fast Company found here. For years, companies have spent money on fun workplace perks in order to attract young talent. Google offers free gourmet meals and massages. Nike employees have access to gyms, yoga studios, and lunchtime sports leagues. Facebook has a video game arcade, [...]
U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths Rise 30% During Pandemic
Full article from Reuters found here A record number of Americans died of drug overdoses last year as pandemic lockdowns made getting treatment difficult and dealers laced more drugs with a powerful synthetic opioid, according to data released on Wednesday and health officials. U.S. deaths from drug overdoses leapt [...]
Guidance for Safer Workplace Returns
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that the Delta variant, a more transmissible and possibly more dangerous strain of COVID-19, now makes up more than half of all new infections in the United States. According to CDC, people who are fully vaccinated have a high degree [...]
New Mental Health Cost Calculator
Full article from National Safety Council here. Over 40% of Americans report increases in mental distress due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving employers with their own crisis, resulting in increased absenteeism, negative impacts on productivity and profits, and an increase in health care costs. Encouragingly, employers that support mental health [...]
Why Employers Need to Address Social Determinants of Health
Read full article from Castlight Health here Now more than ever, HR benefits leaders should seize the opportunity to design a health benefits program that meets the needs of all employees by addressing Social Determinants of Health (SDoH), which are the circumstances that can impact the health status of a group [...]
2021 Indiana Wellness Summit Keynote Presenters
Only 52 days until the 2021 Indiana Wellness Summit, sponsored by Everside Health, takes place August 12-13 at the Westin Indianapolis and online. We are thrilled with this year’s keynote lineup where mental health takes center stage. Nora McInerny, bestselling author and host of the “Terrible, Thanks for Asking” [...]
7 Different Kinds of Mental Health Stigma
Read full article from The Mighty here When you think of the word stigma, it conjures up a negative thought. The stigma of mental illness has gotten better over the years, but it is still very prevalent in today’s society. I’m sure if you have a mental illness or know someone who does, [...]
From Anthem: COVID-19 Vaccine Safety and Development
Do you know how COVID-19 vaccines were developed so fast? Learn more about the FDA’s clinical trial and approval process in this new flyer from Anthem. Be sure to share it with others to help them understand the importance of the COVID-19 vaccines, how they were made so quickly, [...]
2021 Indiana Wellness Summit Call for Presentations
View Call For Presentations The Indiana Chamber and Wellness Council of Indiana are now seeking qualified speakers for the 2021 Indiana Wellness Summit. The 2021 Summit will be held August 12-13, at the Westin Indianapolis. New in 2021: We will be offering a hybrid summit, with the [...]
AchieveWELL Companies | Indiana Healthy Communities
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Fourteen organizations from across the state have qualified for AchieveWELL certification from the Wellness Council of Indiana (WCI), a subsidiary of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, in the WCI’s 2020 application cycle. The designation is open to organizations that work toward creating a corporate culture that encourages and supports employee health [...]
COVID-19: When To Quarantine
We would like to make sure you are aware that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released updated quarantine guidance for people who have been exposed to COVID-19. According to the CDC, “a person who has been exposed to and is identified as a close contact [...]
2025 Indiana Wellness Summit
Embassy Suites by Hilton Noblesville 13700 Conference Center Drive South, Noblesville, IndianaRegister HereBecome A Member 2025 Indiana Wellness Summit Join the Wellness Council of Indiana and the Indiana Chamber for our largest health and wellness event of the year! The 2025 Indiana Wellness Summit brings together Hoosier health and wellness professionals to connect and collaborate to improve the well-being of our workplaces and communities. No matter your organization’s size, industry or level of existing wellness programming, you can benefit from attending. Hear best practices, connect to Indiana wellness resources and access data to make your organization well. Highlights include: WCI member reception Get Moving! Wellness activity center AchieveWELL Awards Luncheon Educational sessions [...]
Workplace Strategies to Improve Health, Access, and Well-Being: Marion County
Indiana Chamber of Commerce 115 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN, United StatesRegister HereBecome A Member Workplace Strategies to Improve Health, Access and Well-Being: Marion County Indiana Chamber of Commerce | October 7 Join us in Marion County for Workplace Strategies to Improve Health, Access, and Well-Being—a training designed to help employers address the deeper factors that shape employee health and workplace success. This training explores how employers can create supportive environments where employees have the resources they need to thrive. Through expert insights, hands-on activities, and a real-world employer spotlight, participants will gain practical strategies they can implement right away. You’ll Gain: • A deeper understanding of how social and economic [...]