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Making Good Health a Priority at Work

Many adults spend a large portion of their day at work, so having a healthy workplace is important. A supportive work environment can help employees stay healthy and lower the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease.

Healthy, engaged employees are essential for a productive workplace and a strong bottom line. More and more employers across Minnesota are realizing the value of making healthy choices easier at work.

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Workplace wellness can help build a positive, healthy culture that has benefits for the employer and the employee, including: 

  • Better job performance
  • Higher employee engagement
  • Increased job satisfaction
  • Improved customer service
  • Greater employee retention

What's Happening in Carver County

Carver County Public Health partners with local employers through the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) to support long-lasting workplace wellness efforts. SHIP offers tools, technical assistance, and sometimes funding, which can be especially helpful for small businesses. Review our 2024-2025 Carver County SHIP Workplace Wellness Report to learn more. 

Workplace Wellness Collaborative

The Carver County SHIP Workplace Wellness Collaborative (Collaborative) is a free opportunity for businesses to:

  • Connect with other local employers
  • Share ideas and resources
  • Strengthen employee wellness programs

The Collaborative meets quarterly, either in-person or online, to discuss best practices and explore strategies that support healthy eating, movement throughout the day, breastfeeding support, commercial tobacco-free workplaces, and mental wellbeing. Employers can learn from one another and hear what other local businesses are doing to support a healthier workforce.

The Collaborative receives support throughout the year from Carver County's Workplace Wellness Consultant, AdvantageHealth. Email Carver County Public Health to learn more or to join the Collaborative.  

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The SHIP Workplace Wellness Collaborative is supported by the
Statewide Health Improvement Partnership, Minnesota Department of Health.