Critical review of literature on employee wellness programs in Kenya
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Date
2014
Authors
Ngeno, W.K.
Muathe, Stephen M. A.
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Publisher
International Journal of Scientific Knowledge (Computing & Information Technology)
Abstract
Employee wellness is said to be very expensive and may not have a significant impact on the
performance of employees as well as of the organization. It has more potential of capturing wider
influences related to a person’s individual characteristics and behaviours, the social, physical and
economic environment However, studies show a contrasting view on the benefits as outweighing the
costs involved with substantive reduction of medicare costs, limited illness-related absenteeism,
increased productivity and better quality of life. The programs range from smoking cessation activities,
prevention and management of HIV/AIDS and related illness, provision of health improvement
exercises and activities within the workplace to Employee Assistance programs. The intended benefits
of improved employee performance resulting from good health, enhanced morale, reduced stress and
burnout among employees as well as general increased productivity of the organization are realistic if
such programs are fully operationalized in modern day workplaces
Description
Research Article
Keywords
Employee Wellness, Medicare costs, Employee Health, Morale, Stress, Employee Assistance programs, Performance, Organizational Productivity
Citation
International Journal of Research In Social Sciences, . Vol. 4, No.8 2014