Worksite Scorecard Resources for Action

UPDATED DECEMBER 2021

The CDC Worksite Health ScoreCard
An Assessment Tool to Promote Employee Health and Well-Being

Resources for Action

The CDC Worksite Health ScoreCard is designed to be used with other CDC guidance documents, such as the
CDC’s Successful Business Strategies to Prevent Heart Disease and Stroke Toolkit. This toolkit provides
information, materials, tools, and resources that employers can use in developing comprehensive heart
disease and stroke worksite programs and preventive services.
For additional resources available to employers, review the NCCDPHP Workplace Health Promotion Web
site (www.cdc.gov/whp), which contains information, tools, guidelines, and resources to guide employers
on ways to establish or improve their workplace programs for most of the health topics covered in the CDC
Worksite Health ScoreCard.
Topic-specific resources are offered below.
Module-specific resources are recommended below. Click on the title to link to the resource itself.

Organizational Supports
Workplace Health Promotion: Planning/Workplace Governance
Developed by: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Resource description: This webpage describes organizational strategies that provide the infrastructure to ensure
program objectives are achieved, employee health risks are appropriately managed, and the company’s
resources are used responsibly. It includes information on leadership support, wellness councils and committees
that can offer assistance, health improvement action plans, dedicated resources, communications, and data on
existing programs.
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Making Health Communication Programs Work
Developed by: National Cancer Institute
Resource description: This planning guide provides information on every phase of creating health
communications programs, from initial planning steps to program evaluation and assessment.
From Evidence to Practice: Workplace Wellness that Works
Developed by: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Resource description: This report is a comprehensive, evidence-based guide to help employers design and
implement a new workplace wellness program or evaluate an existing program. The guide includes real-world
recommendations on the design, implementation, and evaluation of workplace health promotion programs with
specific examples for common health conditions.
Building Evidence for Health: The 9 Foundations of a Healthy Building
Developed by: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Resource description: This report describes the 9 elements of healthy building design, which includes ventilation,
lighting, noise, and other critical design features that promote increased performance among the building’s
occupants.

Tobacco Use
Tips from Former Smokers
Developed by: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Resource description: This Web site is focused on providing tools and educational resources to help promote
tobacco cessation. Links to videos, posters, and buttons are included, as well as information about the effect of
smoking on other health conditions and impacts of the Tips program.
Guidance on Establishing Programs Designed to Help Employees Stop Using Tobacco
Developed by: Office of Personnel Management
Resource description: This webpage provides a comprehensive, three-part guide for employers who are
interested in creating and maintaining a tobacco cessation program. The guide includes information on program
funding and development, as well as a checklist for program assessment.

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Tobacco Cessation

Developed by: Kaiser Permanente
Resource description: This webpage provides tips on conducting a needs assessment for tobacco cessation
programming, in addition to a program implementation toolkit and links to external resources.
CEO Roundtable Playbook: Tobacco Cessation
Developed by: American Heart Association
Resource description: This informational brief provides case studies and lessons learned from organizations that
have implemented various types of tobacco cessation programs.

High Blood Pressure
Blood Pressure Interventions
Developed by: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Resource description: This webpage provides information on high blood pressure, including trends and statistics,
economic consequences, summaries of state-based programs, recommended treatment and management
strategies, and links to external resources for general audiences and health professionals.
Cardiovascular Health: Action Steps for Employers
Developed by: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Resource description: This guide provides examples of action steps employers can take to implement programs
to promote improved employee cardiovascular health.
How Addressing Hypertension Creates a Healthier, More Productive Workplace
Developed by: Benefits Magazine
Resource description: This magazine article provides information on hypertension, the impacts of hypertension
on employee wellbeing and productivity, and potential interventions to be implemented in the workplace.

High Cholesterol
Workplace Health Resources: Cholesterol
Developed by: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Resource description: This webpage provides links to external resources related to employee programs that
address high cholesterol such as an implementation guide, toolkits, fact sheets, and trends and statistics.
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High Cholesterol

Developed by: American Heart Association
Resource description: This webpage provides information about cholesterol, including why cholesterol matters,
high cholesterol risk factors, prevention and treatment of high cholesterol, and cholesterol management tools
and resources.
How to Educate Your Employees About Their Cholesterol Levels
Developed by: Smart Business
Resource description: This article provides information to employers on the impact of high cholesterol on
employee wellness, potential impacts of high cholesterol on productivity, and steps employers can take to
encourage healthy habits among employees.

Physical Activity
Worksite Physical Activity
Developed by: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Resource description: This webpage provides information about integrating physical activity programming into a
workplace health program, including physical activity guidelines and recommendations, data and statistics,
recommended strategies, and links to other resources.
Guidelines on Improving the Physical Fitness of Employees
Developed by: World Health Organization
Resource description: This article provides information on implementing, planning, and designing a physical
fitness program for employees, including examples of activities to increase employee engagement and
participation in the program.

Weight Management
Maintain, Don’t Gain Toolkit
Developed by: Kaiser Permanente
Resource description: This toolkit provides tips on creating and sustaining a worksite health program focused on
helping employees to maintain a healthy weight through diet and exercise. The toolkit walks an employer
through program development in four steps: needs assessment, planning, engaging, and measuring impact.
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Weight Control and Employees: One Size Doesn’t Fit All
Developed by: Northeast Business Group
Resource description: This article discusses the need for workplace weight management programs and provides
examples of interventions to implement. Program evaluation and ROI are also discussed.
Tipping the Scales on Weight Control: New Strategies for Employers
Developed by: Northeast Business Group on Health
Resource description: This toolkit provides information on the importance of employee weight management,
case studies on weight management program interventions, expert recommendations, and a framework for
integrating weight management programs in the workplace.

Nutrition
Nutrition: Strategies and Resources
Developed by: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Resource description: This webpage provides tips on how to encourage healthy eating habits at work, including
best practices from employer nutrition programs, information on guidelines and nutritional standards, and
external resources that provide information on program implementation.
Healthy Workplace: Food and Beverage Toolkit
Developed by: American Heart Association
Resource description: This webpage provides free access to the Healthy Workplace Food and Beverage Toolkit,
which includes guidance for organizational decisions related to procuring, providing, or planning food and
beverages in the workplace. It addresses topics such as healthy eating, creating a culture of health, and how to
incorporate healthier options in vending machines and corporate-sponsored events.

Heart Attack and Stroke
Moving into Action: Promoting Heart-Healthy and Stroke-Free Communities
Developed by: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Resource description: This report describes the Moving into Action campaign, which offers suggestions and ideas
for employers on promoting employer heart health by implementing work policies that promote healthy
behaviors.
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Successful Business Strategies to Prevent Heart Disease and Stroke
Developed by: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Resource description: This toolkit provides information on the importance of heart health and stroke awareness.
The page includes links to a downloadable toolkit, a toolkit guide, a six-step employer guide, and a presentation.
Massachusetts Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention and Control Program
Developed by: Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Resource description: This webpage facilitates free downloads of educational materials, such as posters,
handouts, and DVD tutorials, which address heart disease and stroke prevention.

Prediabetes and Diabetes
Diabetes at Work: Living and Coping with Diabetes
Developed by: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Resource description: This webpage describes the Diabetes at Work program and offers background information
on diabetes, guidelines to implementing a diabetes prevention worksite program, and a webinar on creating a
diabetes prevention programs, among other resources.
Transforming Diabetes Management: New Directions for Employers
Developed by: Northeast Business Group on Health
Resource description: This report provides information on diabetes management program options, as well as the
strengths and weaknesses of each approach. Information on fostering a company culture that promotes
employee engagement is also discussed.

Depression
Right Direction for Me
Developed by: Partnership for Workplace Mental Health
Resource description: This webpage is dedicated to spreading awareness about depression in the workplace. This
webpage provides access to a depression screening tool, FAQ on workplace depression, and materials to help
build a workplace depression awareness and prevention program, such as a manager’s toolkit, posters, logos,
presentation slides, and an implementation field guide.

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ICU

Developed by: Partnership for Workplace Mental Health
Resource description: This webpage provides information on ICU, a program created to reduce the stigma of
mental health and depression in the workplace. Links to resources are provided, which include implementation
guides, flyers, presentations, email templates, video tutorials, logos, and sample program evaluations.
Developing an Employee Assistance Program
Developed by: University of Michigan Depression Center
Resource description: This webpage describes why and how an employer could develop an Employee Assistance
Program to improve employee well-being generally, and specifically to reduce and mitigate depression.

Stress Management
Stress At Work
Developed by: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Resource description: This webpage provides information to employers on reducing stress at the worksite.
Resources included on this webpage include articles on preventing stress, measurement tools, and video
tutorials.
Setting up a Stress Management Program: A Checklist for Success
Developed by: Health Advocate
Resource description: This brief report provides information on creating an employee stress management
program, including a checklist and tips to help an employer during each step of program implementation.

Alcohol and Other Substance Use
Drug-Free Workplace Programs
Developed by: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Resource description: This webpage provides a Drug-Free Workplace Toolkit that provides step-by-step guidance
for starting and maintaining drug-free workplace policies and programs. This includes links to sample policy
documents, guidelines, and fact sheets; in addition to information about state and federal laws and regulations
on drugs in the workplace. Topical areas addressed include prescription drugs, alcohol, and other substances.

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SBIRT: Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment
Developed by: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Resource description: This webpage provides an overview of Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to
Treatment (SBIRT), and evidence-based approach to identify and prevent alcohol and substance use. This
includes links to other resources, such as examples of SBIRT programs and training modules.

Sleep and Fatigue
Thrive at Work: Sleep Management
Developed by: Kaiser Permanente
Resource description: This webpage provides an overview of the impact of worker fatigue and poor sleep habits
on employee health and productivity. An interactive toolkit that takes an employer from program assessment to
evaluation is featured on the webpage, complete with tips for implementing a sleep management program.

Musculoskeletal Disorders
Ergonomics
Developed by: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Resource description: This webpage discusses techniques to assess ergonomics in the workplace and offers tips
on implementing ergonomics programs. Employer responsibilities and workers’ rights are also discussed.
Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders
Developed by: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Resource description: This webpage is a centralized informational hub of resources supporting the need for
interventions to address workplace-related musculoskeletal disorders. Informational resources are organized by
industry and risk factor and include direct links to programs and guidelines.
The Success of an Employer On Site Physical Therapy Program
Developed by: Broadway Ergonomics, LLC
Resource description: This presentation relays the importance of on site physical therapy and other ergonomicsrelated interventions, as well as guidance to promote worker safety and design tips to facilitate improved
employee posture.

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Occupational Health and Safety

Total Worker Health®
Developed by: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Resource description: This webpage is dedicated to circulating tools, publications, and research programs
focused on integrating protection from work-related safety and health hazards with the promotion of injury and
illness prevention efforts to advance worker well-being.
Workplace Safety and Health Topics
Developed by: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Resource description: This webpage provides job safety and health programming, including training resources,
data and statistics, research programs, publications and products, and grants and funding.
Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs
Developed by: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Resource description: This webpage provides recommendations for promoting a safe work environment. The
recommended practices encompass all areas of creating a workplace health and safety program. Resources
featured on the webpage include case studies describing best practices, tools, and educational information.
Nonprofit Risk Management Resource Library
Developed by: Nonprofit Risk Management Center
Resource description: This webpage provides information about workplace safety climates and cultures. It
includes a checklist to guide leadership and supervisors to strengthen safety culture and climate, and access to
industry-specific toolkits for creating and improving workplace safety programs.

Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
Influenza (Flu) Information for Businesses and Employers
Developed by: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Resource description: This webpage provides a ready-to-use toolkit for employers to promote annual flu
vaccinations, which includes promotional resources in the form of web tools, fact sheets, and e-cards, in
addition to information about organizing on and off site vaccination clinics.

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Immunization Schedules

Developed by: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Resource description: This webpage offers access to electronic resources to spread awareness about vaccination
schedules; including code for webpage banners, links to quizzes, and information on the importance of adult
vaccines.

Maternal Health and Lactation Support
The CDC Guide to Strategies to Support Breastfeeding Mothers and Babies
Developed by: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Resource description: This guide provides information to employers to support breastfeeding in the workplace.
This includes strategies to follow to implement a breastfeeding program in the worksite, including program
examples, resources, key considerations, and action steps.

Cancer
Cancer Prevention and Worksite Health Promotion: Time to Join Forces
Developed by: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Resource description: This article outlines cancer risk factors, recommendations for employee and community
engagement, and proposed activities to promote cancer awareness and healthy living.
Occupational Cancer
Developed by: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Resource description: This webpage provides information on cancer clusters, lists of carcinogens, workplace
policies, and data and statistics by industry sector.
US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendations
Developed by: United States Preventive Services Task Force
Resource description: This webpage offers information on screening tools for various types of cancers and
recommended preventive services. This information could be used by health benefits administrators to make
decisions about program offerings.

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Workplace Solutions

Developed by: American Cancer Society
Resource description: This webpage presents information for employers to address cancer awareness,
preventive measures, recommended activities to increase engagement, and promotion tools.

Community Resources
Community Health in Action
Developed by: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Resource description: The webpage is hosted by the Division of Community Health and contains resources such
as an assessment tools manual, evidence-based guides, and a sustainability guide.
The Value of Community Partnerships
Developed by: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Resource description: This issue brief details the importance of community partnerships and provides tips and
considerations for starting an employer-community partnership.

General Resources
Employer Health Incentives
Developed by: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Resource description: This article discusses trends in employee wellness programs, the impact of federal
regulations on wellness programs, and different approaches to implementing interventions in the workplace.
Guide to Clinical Preventative Services, 2014
Developed by: The Agency for Healthcare Quality Research
Resource description: This webpage provides links to chapters within the Guide to Clinical Preventative Services.
The guide discusses screening, counseling, and preventative measures to address a range of conditions.

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Resources: Know What You Need to Know
Developed by: Wellness Council of America
Resource description: This webpage provides links to resources to help employers implement wellness
interventions in the workplace. The resources provided on the webpage are arranged by topic; such as nutrition,
ergonomics, and cholesterol; and type, such as posters, handouts, and health bulletins. This page also includes a
link to benchmarks.
Thrive at Work
Developed by: Kaiser Permanente
Resource description: This webpage provides information on the importance of implementing successful
employee wellness programs, costs of poor employee health, and discusses a four-step process to program
implementation. This webpage also provides links to specific topic areas for wellness programs, including
tobacco cessation, sleep management, healthy eating, exercise, and stress management.
Work-Life: Health and Wellness
Developed by: Office of Personnel Management
Resource description: This webpage provides resources to help develop an employee wellness program. This
webpage includes links to information on federal laws and regulations, program administration, program
evaluation, and reference materials.
Workplace Health Playbook
Developed by: American Heart Association
Resource description: This webpage provides information to aid in the creation of an employee wellness
program. Information is provided on every phase of implementation, and includes background information, tips
on completing each step, and best practices from case studies.
Workplace Health: Continuous Quality Improvement for Employee Health
Developed by: American Heart Association
Resource description: This webpage provides comprehensive information to assist employers address employee
health concerns in the workplace, including tools such as the Life’s Simple 7 self-assessment tool that can be
used to raise awareness. The webpage also features the Workplace Health Achievement Index, an evidencebased assessment tool that measures workplace program performance across several topic areas. Other
resources provided on this webpage include instructional video tutorials, and links to employer resources.

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