There are few organizations in the health promotion field that carries both the respect and trust of the professional community. The Health Enhancement Research Organization (HERO), www.the-hero.org, organization is one of the select few. With a founding mission to create and disseminate research, policy, leadership, and infrastructure in order to advance principles, science and practice of employee health management – HERO has successfully carried that forward for over 14 years.
Jerry Noyce, HERO’s CEO and President, joined the show to share the organization’s mission, latest research findings, and future research topics. Jerry announced that HERO has just released its 2010 Annual Report which reveals details of its Employer Health Management (EHM) Best Practice Scorecard. The survey rated the best practices of over 450 employers regarding their EHM programs. One revelation is the clear correlation between senior management support and higher levels of employee participation. To hear our entire interview with Jerry, click on this link: Jerry’s Interview.
The hosts also asked Mr. Noyce what he felt was the most successful engagement strategy for worksites to use to get members to participate in health & wellness activities. To hear his enlightening response, click on this link: Jerry’s Engagement Strategy.
