Table 2.

Overview of Programs to Promote Healthy Weight Among Employees in Small and Medium-Sized US Worksites Evaluated With the Swift Worksite Assessment and Translation Method, 2005-2006

Site Description	Selected Program Components
Industrial worksites
Manufacturing company	Annual wellness screening program, including biometric measures Increased company reimbursement for the copay portion of health insurance as an incentive for participation in screening program Occupational nurse who meets with every employee once per month to discuss progress toward employee's self-selected health goals Team weight-management competition, followed by an individualized weight-maintenance program
Size: 115 employees
Program operation: 3 years
Metal-finishing company	Employee wellness goal in company's mission statement Expected participation in quarterly health screenings and setting of wellness goal Wellness program structured with gold-, silver-, and bronze-medal rankings to recognize incremental levels of health behaviors Free annual mountain hike in Colorado with chief executive officer and senior management for employees who meet highest levels of safety and health goals
Size: 450 employees
Program operation: 15 years
Aviation-support company	Free annual onsite biometric screening and health risk assessments for employees and spouses Free access to onsite fitness center One-on-one consultations and 3-month follow-ups with wellness staff
Size: 1,800 employees
Program operation: 8 years
Construction company	One-on-one meetings with health educator for employees at all job sites to complete HRAs, review health risks, and set short- and long-term goals Ongoing counseling based on motivational interviewing to bring about behavior change Onsite daily mandatory stretching program that is linked to occupational safety for all employees
Size: 2,000 employees
Program operation: 3 years
Governmental/Academic Worksites
Community college	Free HRAs and biometric health screenings with immediate counseling every 6 months for full-time employees and their spouses Free access to college campus fitness center1 hour of paid leave per week for staff to participate in wellness activities Inclusion of healthy food requirements in selection criteria for cafeteria vendor
Size: 375 employees
Program operation: 3 years
City government	Free annual onsite health risk assessments and health screenings A variety of physical activity and nutrition activities throughout year Introduction of additional vacation time as incentive for participation in health promotion program Close link with health cost management consultant Involvement of wellness committee in the annual planning process
Size: 240 employees
Program operation: 10 years
Research facility	Fully staffed onsite fitness and health center Year-long weight-management program with individual and team competitions for employees, families, and retirees One-on-one nutrition counseling available with onsite registered dietitian
Size: 3,200 employees
Program operation: 23 years
Health Care Worksites
Community health provider	Employee wellness program that is outgrowth of health services provided to patients Network of volunteer peer health coaches
Size: 425 employees
Program operation: 1 year
Health care provider	Personal health coaching sessions every 3 months with health educator Strong financial incentives (more than $900/year) tied to completion of 3 coaching sessions and 3 educational units completed throughout year
Size: 3,100 employees
Program operation: 4 years

Abbreviation: HRA, health risk appraisal.