Measurability

"be results driven...  ...have measurable outcomes... Â  ...have an evaluation process…"

 

To be able to measure the success of any strategy, the initiative needs to:-

  • Be results driven
  • Have measurable outcomes
  • Have an evaluation process

 

Reasons for measuring a wellness initiative include:-

  • Evaluate success
  • Measure change
  • Demonstrate value
  • Establish credibility
  • Assess efficacy
  • Secure future funding

There are a number of aspects of the initiative that can be assessed as part of the measurability and evaluation process:-


  • Participation
  • Satisfaction
  • Behaviour change
  • Health risk
  • Biometrics
  • Cost savings / containment
  • Productivity
  • Return on investment
  • Absenteeism / presenteeism

Tools that can be utilised to assist in the measurability and evaluation process include:-


  • Key performance indicators
  • Productivity and ROI calculations
  • Benchmarks / milestones
  • Service level agreements
  • Feedback systems
  • Secure future funding