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What Makes an Occupational Wellness Program Effective?

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As chronic health and musculoskeletal conditions continue to grow, today’s workforce faces formidable barriers to productivity and well-being. Over two-thirds of U.S. companies have attempted to address this phenomenon by investing in occupational wellness programs. Some focus solely on individual initiatives, such as weight loss or smoking cessation, while others provide health screening. Few, however, are sustainable. The RAND Workplace Wellness Programs Study found that on average, wellness programs only save $1.50 per employer-invested dollar. While certain programs deliver more favorable results—such as BIOKINETIX, with an average ROI of 6 to 1—they remain statistical outliers. With so much at risk, why do most wellness programs yield relatively low returns?

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The Value of Prioritizing Shift Work Safety

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Demanding schedules are certainly no new phenomenon in the modern workplace. Shift work, particularly at night or in rotation, presents a set of occupational hazards that are often perceived as unavoidable. However, recognizing the risks of shift work and implementing solutions to mitigate these risks is an important part of maintaining a safe work environment that facilitates productivity and long-term health.

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Suggestions For Office Health Practices That Can Lead to Happier Workers

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In line with a growing emphasis on corporate health and wellness, there’s now an increasing awareness among occupational safety specialists and staff managers about the need to design workplaces that promote not only worker safety, but also health and happiness. This can lead to a more productive workforce, lower costly staff turnover and a more pleasant and vibrant work atmosphere.

With reference to a growing body of research that suggests the workplace environment can indeed have profound effects on employee health, satisfaction and output, here are four factors involved with achieving this goal in the context of the modern office. (more…)

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