OPM has said that in the fall it will again offer to agencies at no cost the “WellCheck” tool that measures how well they are doing in workplace strategies that impact employee health and wellness.
“This evidence-based tool helps agencies determine how effective their worksite health and wellness programs are in developing a healthy workforce,” and flows from a 2014 Presidential memo on enhancing workplace flexibilities and work-life programs, a memo to agencies says.
OPM said that when first administered in 2014, 291 worksites from 36 agencies participated and that it is encouraging more agencies and locations to participate this time.
On average, agencies scored the highest in addressing vaccine-preventable diseases, occupational health and safety, and tobacco-free living, it said, where lowest-rated areas included nutrition, lactation support, and organizational support.
OPM said it will be contacting agencies for points of contact and will host training sessions on using the online survey tool.