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Health Promotion Articles

What is a Healthy Employee Worth? 
Dr. Wendy Lynch makes the case that a focus on medical costs alone marginalizes health as an HR issue rather than a business issue, and leads to a mindset of reducing costs rather than investing in solutions.

A High Performance Manufacturing Organization Achieves a Culture of Health 
Learn how Lincoln Industries has been able to significantly lower injury rates, improve their wellness statistics, and positively impact their bottom line.

WELCOA’s 7 Benchmarks 
The Wellness Council of America has identified seven benchmarks within companies that have built successful results-oriented wellness programs.

Ergonomics – Fitting the Job for Total Worker Health 
Ergonomics offers several important contributions to workplace health promotion. One major contribution is that engaging your team members to improve their workstation design goes a long way to show them that you care about their health and well-being.

The Ultimate Guide to Workplace Health Promotion 
Looking for more articles, resources and tips on workplace health promotion and wellness? We’ve got you covered.