Some of the key factors necessary to elicit behaviour change are awareness, knowledge and skills, and access to education is fundamental to positively influence these factors.

The goal of Learning and Development (L&D) programs in the workplace is to provide training and educational opportunities for staff which support personal growth, skill acquisition and development, employee retention and enhanced productivity. Offerings may include onboarding training, tuition reimbursement initiatives, or in-house learning opportunities.

One of the more common forms of education delivery is the “lunch and learn.” The information covered serves to provide a detailed overview of the topic at hand, with further resources outlined if desired. Incorporating these into a Corporate Health & Wellness strategy is an excellent way to introduce a variety of wellness topics to the workplace, or to enhance programming currently being offered. An investment like this is most valuable when a series of sessions are offered as it creates an environment where personal wellness and development are valued, thus fostering enhanced participation and engagement by employees.