Implementing Corporate Wellness Programs
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Corporate Wellness Programs: Implementation Challenges in the Modern American Workplace
Being healthy is important for living well and achieving longevity. In the business realm, furthermore, employers want healthy employees, as these workers tend to be more productive, have fewer rates of absenteeism, and use less of their health insurance resources. This article provides an overview of corporate “wellness” efforts in the American workplace and the concomitant challenges which em...
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عنوان ژورنال: AAOHN Journal
سال: 1995
ISSN: 0891-0162
DOI: 10.1177/216507999504301101