Heightening the positive impact that a consistently engaged business sector can have in creating a widespread Culture of Health

This project will build on a scientific evidence base that demonstrates the meaningful connection between business and health; investigate business' motivations for investing in a Culture of Health; and identify potential tools and strategies to increase that engagement. COVID-19 presents a powerful opportunity for public health to support the business sector in building a Culture of Health in new, meaningful ways. The project will include: (1) an analysis and engagement of business leaders on the differential impact of COVID-19 on well-being and flourishing at work across groups and organizations; (2) an in-depth analysis and engagement of business leaders on Culture of Health themes in one industry--the automotive industry; and (3) a map of the influence and network effects of major private-sector stakeholders as part of an anchor-institution collective in the Greater Boston community. The project will both conduct research and engage business leaders to participate and make meaning about the research.