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Are Corporate Wellness Programs Really Worth It?
From: Industrial Distribution
Rosie Ward, Health Management Services Manager for RJF Agencie’s, Inc, suggests many company’s wellness initiatives are “like a game of Whack-a-Mole — they implement a wellness incentive program to improve employee health, but meanwhile three other moles have popped up elsewhere in the forms of decreased morale, reduced productivity, and declined engagement.”
Ward offers suggestions for improvement:
- Shift from Health to Well-Being
- Shift from Participation to Engagement
- Motivate – What Really Motivates People?
- Shift from “Fixing” to “Supporting”
- CULTURE – A Different and Effective Approach to Employee Wellness
- Getting Started — the Right Way
A new study indicates that a modest amount of exercise every day can increase your life expectancy by up to three years. Research leader Dr Chi-Pang Wen, said: “Individuals who did a daily average of 15 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise had significant health benefits when compared with individuals who were inactive.”
From the Ergonomics Plus blog – Showing Leadership Commitment
Photo credit: b3d_
