Question

Page 351 in the Mondy text begins a discussion on employee wellness programsMost employers have put employee wellness programs into place in order to reward employees for making healthy choices, such as exercising, healthy eating, stopping smoking, or taking their medications appropriately to manage chronic conditions. Discuss how employee wellness programs can be used to not only improve employee overall wellness, but can also be used to reduce stress and burnout , as well as reduce substance abuse.

Answer 1

1. Employee wellness programs not only improve the overall wellness of the employee, but also help in addressing the psychological issues
2. They address the issues and offer assistance to them regarding mental health and other illnesses they might face.
3. They could also get help from other colleagues who are taking assistance from the same counsellor and form groups.
4. These wellness programs can also boost their morale and increase motivation in the employees
5. They could also suggest other life changing solutions that can come to use for the employees.
6. Thus, these programs can help in reducing stress, burnouts and substance abuse by improving the quality of life of the employee