Wellness in the Workplace: How To Plan, Implement, and Evaluate a Wellness Program

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Overview

Geared toward management, this book explores the benefits of a well-planned organizational wellness program. Case studies and exercises outline the components of an effective health program and its often unappreciated contribution to business success.

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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781560520207
  • Publisher: Crisp Publications, Inc.
  • Publication date: 3/28/1990
  • Series: Fifty-Minute Series
  • Edition description: New Edition
  • Pages: 93
  • Sales rank: 1,201,705
  • Product dimensions: 7.80 (w) x 9.90 (h) x 0.30 (d)

Table of Contents


Section 1: The Whys of Workplace Wellness Runaway Health Costs Chronic Disease Rears Its Head Lifestyle Choices Worksite Wellness Company Benefits Hale and Hearty Programs
Section 2: Paving the Way Toward Wellness Wellness Programs at Work Management Issues Employee Involvement Diverse Program Models Operating Methods Health Risk Inventories and Appraisals
Section 3: Winning Program Designs Strategies for Planning Nine Core Wellness Programs Core
1: Nutrition Core
2: Hypertension Core
3: Stress Management Core
4: Fitness and Exercise Core
5: Smoking and Cessation Core
6: Alcohol and Drug Prevention Core
7: Weight Control Core
8: Safety and Accident Prevention Core
9: Employee Assistance Programs Dozens of Ideas
Section 4: No Cost, Low Cost Health Promotion Ideas Screening Programs Resource Library Support Groups Vending Machines Cafeteria/Dining Room Newsletter Breaks Activity Clubs Classes Lunchtime Wellness Week Theme Weeks Payroll Inserts Special Events & Competitions Poster Campaigns Presentations Demonstrations Testimonials Wellness Bulletin Board Health Magazines & Newsletters Blood Pressure Kits Wellness Logo Wellness Calendar Films Health Fair
Section 5: Moving On Program Evaluation Expansion Wellness Councils 16 Ways to Jazz Up a Tired Program Let's Get Going
Section 6: Resources Resources
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