In today's evolving business world, corporate culture and unique benefits are often big draws for prime talent.
New hires want to know what employers can provide outside of standard medical and dental coverage, and that's where the latest HR buzzword “wellness” comes in.
Although an innovative approach to overall employee health and happiness, wellness programs actually date back to the late 1800s. For decades, businesses like the Pullman Company, the NCR Corporation, and Hershey Foods have instituted employee fitness programs, complete with employee gyms, recreation parks, and daily exercise breaks, though some of these perks were reserved for top executives only.
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