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22 | forwardHR • S p r i n g 2 0 1 6 { continued from page 21 } Take the Helm on Employee Health eresa Islo is the program manager for the University of Wisconsin Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness Management, a 60-credit online degree completion program for working adults. eresa first worked in the field of employee benefits and later focused exclusively on worksite wellness. She sees corporate health promotion as a win- win approach for both employers and employees, resulting in better employee quality of life and greater productivity for businesses. MARK P. TILKENS, MANAGING PRINCIPAL – MADISON & MILWAUKEE 1 South Pinckney Street • Suite 930 • Madison, WI 53703 • (608) 729-5598 330 E. Kilbourn Avenue • Suite 560 • Milwaukee, WI 53202 • (414) 944-8900 With 800 attorneys practicing in major locations throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, Jackson Lewis provides creative and strategic solutions to employers in every aspect of workplace law. Recognized as a "Powerhouse" in both Complex and Routine Employment Litigation in the BTI Litigation Outlook 2015 and ranked in the First Tier nationally in Employment Law – Management; Labor Law – Management and Litigation – Labor and Employment in U.S. News – Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms," our firm has one of the most active employment litigation practices in the world. To learn more about our services, please visit us online at www.jacksonlewis.com. ATTORNEY ADVERTISING © 2016 Jackson Lewis P.C. two websites focused on wellness leadership and skills development. For a comprehensive health and wellness credential, the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing offers the Certified Health Education Specialist certification, an industry standard for health and wellness practitioners. If you decide you'd get the most benefit from a bachelor's degree, there are many traditional in-person programs. However, many working adults find that their lives are too busy for these programs; in those cases, the UW Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness Management, an online program led by UW-Extension, provides the same education in a more flexible format. Worksite wellness continues to grow with no signs of slowing down. To stay competitive in HR, developing wellness knowledge and skills is a must. By being mindful of your professional goals and precise in your pursuit of continued education, you can promise both your organization and your career a thriving ROI. Learn more about the health and wellness field at hwm.wisconsin.edu. ■ The idea of "wellness" is fluid and constantly shifting. As an HR professional, your role is shifting, too — and could someday include corporate wellness.