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Incentive-Use In Worksite Wellness Programs In Mn Government Agencies, Sandra Bromley
Incentive-Use In Worksite Wellness Programs In Mn Government Agencies, Sandra Bromley
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We used a digital email-based survey to collect information on WWP in government agencies in Minnesota. In terms of associations between incentive-use and success rates, results were inconclusive. Due to limitations in responses on the survey we are unable to draw a correlation between incentive-use and cost savings outcomes for agencies surveyed. Survey results did provide other information that can be useful by health educators to improve and grow WWP. Results showed that compared to national rates, government agencies in Minnesota may not be utilizing additional funding resources for WWP. Future research on the use of grant and insurance company …
Health Promotion In The Workplace: Exploring Perspectives Of Barriers And Incentives To Employee Participation, Amanda Conlon
Health Promotion In The Workplace: Exploring Perspectives Of Barriers And Incentives To Employee Participation, Amanda Conlon
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The growth in worksite health promotion programs has grown over the past 30 years. However, some of today's programs lack one or more of the fundamentals needed to achieve their goals. Common shortcomings include poor participation levels, lack of appropriate incentives, lack of options for program delivery, and lack of tailoring programs to meet the needs and wants of a diverse workforce. The purpose of this study was to identify what influences employees' decisions regarding participation in worksite wellness programs. Opinions of eligible worksite health promotion participants were collected using a web-based questionnaire adopted from the 2004 Porter Novelli HealthStyles …