Rebecca Johnson

Business of Well-being

What Is Weight-Neutral Workplace Wellness and Why Should we Consider it?

The first wellness initiative in the workplace is weight management but individuals are questioning their efficacy. The relationship between weight and health indicates that the weight-focused approach to health does more harm than good.

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Rebecca Johnson

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August 29, 2016

Business of Well-being

The Biggest Losers Might be Your Employees

Earlier in my health promotion career, I helped an employer create a 'biggest loser' style weight-loss contest at work. Even without that empirical knowledge, I felt uneasy about my role in that program, and about all of the similar weight loss contests.

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Rebecca Johnson

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March 18, 2015

Business of Well-being

Leaders, Employee Well-Being Starts with You

Employees' wellness program and restructuring the organization's culture is the best investment in your company. Communication, involvement in decision making, and a holistic approach further help to achieve a good work-life balance.

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Rebecca Johnson

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June 15, 2018