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Welcome Olivia Ridgeway as Program Manager

Welcome to the Wellness Council of Indiana, Olivia! We are excited to have you on-board! Can you tell us a little about yourself? My name is Olivia Ridgeway and I’m the new Program Manager with the Wellness Council of Indiana. I earned my bachelor’s degree from IUPUI in Community Health with a minor in Medical Sociology. Following, my professional background consists of health coaching on a variety of topics. Including, (nutrition, tobaccos cessation, fitness, stress management and risk reduction) as well as program management, program implementation, process development and improvement. Altogether, I have a passion to help others. I [...]

What You Should Know

Read More From the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: "The availability of COVID-19 vaccinations raises questions under the federal equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, as amended, inter alia, by the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (Title VII) (see also Section J, EEO rights relating to pregnancy). This section was originally issued on December 16, 2020, and was updated on October 13, 2021. Note that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued guidance for fully [...]

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. We are seeking a driven, creative and passionate Program & Event Manager to assist in workplace program development and delivery. This position is currently a hybrid position due to workplace safety measures. Applicants should be prepared to be flexible regarding virtual, hybrid, or in office expectations. View full position description [...]

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 free for Wellness Council of Indiana and Indiana Chamber of Commerce members. In addition, Wellness Council of Indiana Members must e-mail info@wellnessindiana or call (317) 919-6462 for registration discount. About the Summit: Managing and supervising individuals is always a nuanced and skilled component of workplace culture and operations. Since the [...]

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 stop the spread of coronavirus — including the dangerous new Delta variant — employers are playing a very important role. Altogether, we strongly encourage employers across Indiana to talk to their staff members about the need to get vaccinated. Additionally, suggesting keeping track as more staff members get the shot. [...]

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. Following, these companies and community will be honored at the 2021 Indiana Wellness Summit, August 12-13 at The Westin Indianapolis. Three Star Recipients: Cameron Memorial Community Hospital, Angola City of New Haven, New Haven Reid Health, Richmond Four Star Recipients: Indiana University Foundation, Bloomington School City of Mishawaka, Mishawaka Five [...]

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, barber, and dry cleaning on its campus. But a new study finds that these snazzy office benefits aren’t what young workers really want. Instead, workers younger than 35 place more value on respect. The research suggests that companies should invest more in training managers to communicate respectfully and nurture employee [...]

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 nearly 30% to more than 93,000 in 2020 - the highest ever recorded. "During the pandemic, a lot of (drug) programs weren't able to operate. Street-level outreach was very difficult. People were very isolated," said Dr. Joshua M. Sharfstein, a health policy expert at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of [...]

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 of protection against COVID-19, including against the Delta variant. Federal health officials warn that the variant poses a 'significant threat' to unvaccinated people, especially in areas of the country where vaccination rates are low.

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 see a return of $4 for every dollar invested in mental health treatment, according to new research released May 13 from the National Safety Council and NORC at the University of Chicago. When employees receive effective treatment for mental distress, organizations realize reduced total medical costs, increased productivity, lower absenteeism [...]