If your organization decides that you will put a Wellness plan in place, the first thing you should do is
conduct an inventory of the current health of your employees. This can be done by having your
employees complete personal health assessments. There are benefits to both you and the employee
for having this done.
BENEFIT #1 Personal Health Assessments provide employees with a snapshot of their current health

BENEFIT #2 Personal Health Assessments bring with them the potential to monitor individual health
status over time.

BENEFIT #3 Personal Health Assessments provide employees with concrete information thus
preparing them for lifestyle change.

BENEFIT #4 Personal Health Assessments help individuals get involved with health coaching.

BENEFIT #5 Personal Health Assessments provide important information concerning employees’
readiness to change.

BENEFIT #6 Personal Health Assessments help employers measure and monitor population health

BENEFIT #7 Personal Health Assessments provide employers with important information that can help
them build results-oriented health promotion programs.

BENEFIT #8 Personal Health Assessments can provide employers with important information on

BENEFIT #9 Personal Health Assessments allow employers to evaluate changes in health behavior
and health risks over time.

BENEFIT #10 Personal Health Assessments engage both employers and employees in the health
management process.