Employee Handbook

Section 8 — Safety and Wellness

The City of West Des Moines believes that good physical and mental health improves the quality of employees' personal and professional lives, which is why employees are encouraged to pursue healthy lifestyles. Therefore, the City and Human Resources will create work groups as needed who will coordinate and sponsor wellness programs, education, and information for City employees such as:

• Annual health assessment and screening: Typically held each May, employees are encouraged to participate in this event, which includes an online personal risk analysis questionnaire, height/weight measurement, body composition testing, blood pressure, cholesterol, and consultations to interpret the results.
• Fitness Facility Reimbursement Program: provides eligible employees, who meet the monthly attendance requirements, with subsidized reimbursement of a portion of their dues for membership in a fitness facility.
• Wondr Health: A simple online program that provides eligible employees with informative videos and learning tools to teach you how to lose weight and improve your overall health.
• Annual flu shots: provided by Human Resources and administered by EMS.
• Workshops, webinars, and programs: A variety of offerings throughout the year that serve to enhance employees’ knowledge and promote positive physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.