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Discuss how the elements of a good health, safety, and wellness program might relate to workforce productivity. Are there any studies relating to this topic, and what do they show?

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Discuss how the elements of a good Health, Safety, and Wellness Program might relate to workforce productivity. Are there any studies relating to this topic and what do they show?
Do health, safety, and wellness programs work? Do these plans actually produce cost savings and improved productivity for employers or employees? It seems that it depends who you ask. The following synopsis will provide general observations based on study results as well as specific examples of programs that have been implemented by well-known companies.
While many companies offer voluntary Health Risk Assessments (HRA's) in lieu of financial savings on insurance plans, some companies have taken a more aggressive approach (Lewis & Khanna, 2013). For example, Scott's Miracle Grow prohibits their employees from smoking, both during work and non-working hours (Parikh, 2013). CVS Pharmacy charges employees who are not willing to complete a HRA $600 (Parikh, 2013). Comparatively, Safeway employees are asked ...

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