older men working out Employer-based wellness programs may help employees lose weight and keep it off on a long-term basis, when workers are offered repeat or on-going access. (Photo: Shutterstock)

A new study shows that ongoing weight-loss programs in the workplace can help employees keep weight off, improving their overall health.

One of the ongoing debates in the area of workplace wellness is whether wellness programs offer true return-on-investment. In the area of weight-loss programs, concerns often center around whether weight loss can be maintained, or whether it's temporary, along with associated health improvements.

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