Are you running a workplace wellness program or a 'healthism cult'?

Here are 3 ways you can create a successful workplace wellness program that avoids judgement and focuses instead on supporting the individuals well-being journey.

By Jeff Brizzolara | August 16, 2017 at 02:45 AM

Anti-wellness sentiment is—unfortunately—alive and well. Even the most well-intentioned workplace wellness programs can be met with backlash from employees.

While you can’t please everyone, it’s important to understand that promoting healthism in workplace wellness is dangerous territory.

Healthism, by definition, is a lifestyle that prioritizes health and fitness over anything else. “Over anything else” is a red flag. And it will quickly earn opposition.

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