Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Working for a Healthier Tennessee achievement levels?
There are four achievement levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum.
What does each achievement level represent?
- Platinum: State agency has shown consistency in workplace wellness programming and maintained gold achievement level for two fiscal years in a row.
- Gold: State agency has shown consistency in workplace wellness programming throughout the fiscal year. They have organized and promoted wellness activities to meet the needs of their employees in each focus area (wellness council, well-being, physical activity and healthy eating).
- Silver: State agency has shown consistency in providing workplace wellness programming in three of four focus areas (wellness council, well-being, physical activity, healthy eating) and has built a solid foundation, which will allow the initiative to continue to grow.
- Bronze: State agency has shown consistency in workplace wellness programming in two of four focus areas (wellness council, well-being, physical activity, healthy eating) and has built a solid foundation which will allow the initiative to continue to grow.
Do the achievement levels reset each year?
Yes, therefore, you can try to reach the gold achievement level every fiscal year. As a reminder, the fiscal year starts July 1 and ends June 30.
Are agencies eligible to reach an achievement level if they don't complete activities in every quarter?
- If a wellness council completes activities at the beginning of a fiscal year and continues through the end of the fiscal year, they are eligible to reach an achievement level.
- If a wellness council only completes activities after quarter 1 (July-September) of the fiscal year, they are eligible for well workplace awards, but not an achievement level.
Do we need to complete activities in the same focus area(s) each quarter?
We encourage you to offer a variety of wellness activities from each focus area (wellness council, physical activity, healthy eating and well-being).
What if we complete activities in only two focus areas in one quarter but complete activities in three focus areas in the other quarters?
You will only be eligible for the bronze achievement level.
Can my agency meet all our achievement level goals at once?
No. There are specific goals that need to be met during each quarter to be eligible for an achievement level.
Will my agency be able to make up goals during the year?
No, but your agency will still be eligible for other awards.
What’s the difference between Engage and Inspire Change?
- Activities in the Engage column are meant to involve or invite others to join. Activities in the Inspire Change column are meant to encourage people to take action.
- The Working for a Healthier Tennessee team realizes there is some gray area between these categories. If you have questions about where an activity fits, contact your wellness coordinator.
How much participation is needed? If I plan something but no one participates, will I receive credit?
We recognize that you cannot control whether employees participate in an activity; therefore, you’ll receive credit for planning and promoting activities.
How should my agency track our goals to reach an achievement level?
- You can check off completed activities on the quarterly activity list.
- If another way works better for you, that’s fine! Your wellness coordinator can always assist you with tracking.
Do any items have to be turned in to my wellness coordinator to count for my agency?
You should work with your assigned wellness coordinator to determine the best tracking system for your agency. They can assist with tracking your wellness programming each quarter.