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16 <br />2, Employee Committee <br />An employee-based committee with representatives from management and employee <br />groups is often a key component in creating a successful wellness program, The committee <br />generates the support, ideas, and the momentum necessary to sustain an ongoing program. <br />Have you used employee committees for projects orproblem-solving in the past? <br />X Yes <br />No <br />What was your experience? <br />Employees are interested in participating. <br />Would you consider using an employee committee for the wellness program? <br />Yes <br />X Yes, already have one <br />No <br />Don't know <br />3. Financial Resources <br />The costs of a wellness program can range from low-budget to expensive, The costs vary <br />according to the type of activities in the program, whether costs are shared with employees, <br />and what local resources are available, <br />Do you anticipate: (Check one) <br />X Your wellness program will be low-budget. <br />_ You will have adequate funding available, <br />Don't know at this time, <br />4, Staff Time <br />Wellness programs require a commitment of staff. The coordinator needs adequate time to <br />coordinate program activities. Committee members need time to attend meetings and assist <br />the coordinator, Time commitment varies, Use the following timetable as a general <br />guideline: <br />Program set-up: 16-36 hours <br />Meeting time during first year: 2 hours per month <br />Responsibilities between meetings during first year: 2-4 hours per member <br />