OPM is pleased to announce the 2014 WellCheck Results Memorandum was recently shared with Federal HR Directors, CHCOs, and Deputy CHCOs.

WellCheck (WC) is an evidence-based tool that helps agencies determine how effective their worksite health and wellness programs are in developing a healthy workforce, and it is part of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management’s (OPM) commitment to help agencies as specified in the June 23, 2014 Presidential Memorandum on Enhancing Workplace Flexibilities and Work-Life Programs. WC 2014 measured 131 evidence-based workplace strategies that research indicates impact health and wellness. Compared to previous WC assessments, Federal agencies have improved their efforts to implement comprehensive worksite health and wellness programs, especially with regard to addressing vaccine-preventable diseases, occupational health and safety, and tobacco-free living.

This memo provides an overview of the background of WellCheck, the 2014 results, top agency worksites, and Governmentwide conclusions and next steps.