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Healthy Employees, Healthy Business: Easy, Affordable Ways to Promote Workplace Wellness 1st Edition

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In a 2007 Business Roundtable Survey, CEOs pointed to the cost of health care as the single biggest threat to their company profits. Meanwhile, employee illness and chronic poor health, as well as low employee satisfaction and high turnover all contribute to lost company earnings. In fact, “three out of ten working people admit that health problems lower their productivity at work.” (Avalere Health, October 2007). Drawing on the expertise of a nationwide committee of experts including doctors, benefits specialists and workplace wellness program planners, Healthy Workplace offers struggling small business owners and managers crucial advice on how to implement a lowcost or even free wellness program that results in increased productivity and potentially lower health insurance costs. Clear and succinct (that is, free of consultantspeak), and filled with practical guidance, Healthy Workplace, shows small businesses how to evaluate the main health concerns within their own office and other concerns so that managers can put the right programs and policies in place, and provide employees with information and proactive measures for improvement while paving the road to greater productivity—and company savings.
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    1413310745
  2. ISBN-13
    978-1413310740
  3. Edition
    1st
  4. Publisher
    NOLO
  5. Publication date
    October 12, 2009
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    7.06 x 0.8 x 9.02 inches
  8. Print length
    350 pages
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ NOLO; 1st edition (October 12, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 350 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1413310745
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1413310740
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.35 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.06 x 0.8 x 9.02 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 26 ratings

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Ilona Bray J.D.

Ilona Bray J.D.

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Ilona Bray, J.D. is an award-winning author and legal editor at Nolo, specializing in real estate, immigration law, and nonprofit fundraising. Many of her books are consistent Nolo bestsellers and award-winners. Ms. Bray particularly enjoys interviewing people and weaving their stories into her books.

Bray's working background includes solo practice, nonprofit, and corporate stints, as well as long periods of volunteering, including an internship at Amnesty International's main legal office in London.

She received her law degree and a Master's degree in East Asian (Chinese) Studies from the University of Washington School of Law and Jackson School of International Studies, and an undergraduate degree in philosophy from Bryn Mawr College.

In her spare time she enjoys hiking, going to open houses, writing children's stories, and gardening.

Bray also blogs on Nolo.com on topics such as nonprofit fundraising, real estate, and immigration matters. She's the winner of NAREE's 2012 "Best Blog" award.

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Lou
5.0 out of 5 stars 5 stars
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2012
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This book is great. I found it very well put together and helped me write out a proposal for work with such little effort. A total blessing of a purchase
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L.A.L.
5.0 out of 5 stars Good for the company, good for the employee, good for the economy
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2010
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When I re-entered the workforce a few years ago, I was appalled at many of the behaviors considered so commonplace that no one bothered to question them - gallons of caffeine all day long, pastries for breakfast and snacks, frequent smoke breaks, not to mention "office parties" full of fried foods, soft drinks, and maybe one sad-looking veggie tray. Having spent my time away from the grind helping my disabled husband recover some of his health and mobility, I could not believe what these otherwise intelligent people were willing to do to their bodies. I eventually found a slightly healthier place to work, but only slightly.

This book stands for much of what I already believed; the employer can lead the way in creating a healthier workforce. It does not have to be from some sense of altruism, though that would be nice. It can be from a concern about the bottom line. Employers are spending more and more on healthcare coverage each year, not to mention losses based on employee absenteeism. Reducing expenses is something even the meanest boss can get behind.

The best thing about this book is that it can help a business navigate the legal minefield surrounding employee health and healthcare. There are many complicated laws regarding this subject and the owner of a small business may not have the resources to hire the top HR professionals or attorneys to help them make sure they do not run afoul of the laws.

The advice and information included regarding things you can actually do - from health screenings to education - can get you started. I think it is a good starting point, but that you should continue your research outside the book. It is always a good idea to research several methods, evaluate the information, and formulate your own plan. To that end, this is a step in the right direction.

While the book is aimed at business owners and HR personnel, it can be useful to the individual employee. Many employers take the input of their employees seriously, so bringing these matters to their attention (as well as the potential savings) can be a way to get a discussion started on this subject. It may also inspire the individual employee to become a peer leader, leading by example. Bring healthful and tasty food to office parties, not just a sad veggie tray. Encourage others to take a meditation break rather than a smoke break - even if you just stand around and blow off steam, the stress relief will always be better for you than the tobacco. You spend so much time at the office; you cannot afford to put your health in the backseat during working hours.
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D. Kelly
4.0 out of 5 stars It was worth the purchase
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2011
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This book wasn't exactly what I was looking for. I guess I was hoping for a bunch of neat wellness ideas to add to a wellness program and innovative ways to motivate employees to make healthier lifestyle changes. The book had more on the legal aspects of wellness and insurance - which was definitely helpful because it was things I hadn't considered - but it wasn't exactly what I was looking for. Overall, it was a useful book and I learned a thing or two.
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R S Cobblestone
5.0 out of 5 stars A book to be used to keep employees healthy!
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2010
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Okay, let's say I run a corporate wellness program. There are gobs of seminars, workshops, and conferences that want me to attend and get up to speed on the most current techniques, strategies, policies, regulations, and laws regarding employee wellness. What's the point of reading this one book? Wouldn't I be better served by attending these workshops and conferences? And isn't all this written stuff free on the World Wide Web?

Maybe. Good luck searching for it, and finding advice for free. Consulting firms don't make their money giving out free advice. And those conferences are expensive, take time from your schedule, and you have to get back to your office and remember exactly what was said.

This book claims to be an "easy, affordable way to promote workplace wellness." It delivers on that promise.

The book, Healthy Employees, Healthy Business: Easy, Affordable Ways to Promote Workplace Wellness, is written by a team of knowledgeable professionals, well-established in the fields of health and wellness (health, administration, and law).

The topics are useful, appropriate, and targeted to make a wellness program effective and well balanced. This makes it particularly useful and relevant for the person developing a new employee wellness program, or a new person beginning work in an existing program. For the experienced practitioner, it (hopefully) reinforces key elements that are already in place (or should be) and puts all of this information in one book, not in 3 conferences, 2 workshops, 5 webinars, and 4 house calls from insurance agents.

I like the specific forms and legal documents you can use, especially the Wellness Program Waiver and Release of Liability Form, and the Wellness Program Interest Survey from the enclosed CD. Regarding the CD, there's a note that "In accordance with U.S. copyright laws, the CD-ROM and its files are for personal use only" (p. 320). What does that mean? Look, but don't touch? Yes, that's a gripe.

This book can be used as a reference on a key topic when you are thinking of adding or modifying a program (for example, smoking cessation, or dealing with employees with chronic health problems).

All in all, a wellness program should include most if not all of the components mentioned in these chapters. I chatted about the book with an employee wellness coordinator (over 2000 employees), and he spoke highly of the contents.

Obviously, this is a book to be used.
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