Well-Being, Health, and Productivity Improvement After an Employee Well-Being Intervention in Large Retail Distribution Centers

Rajaratnam, Augustine S.; Sears, Lindsay E.; Shi, Yuyan; Coberley, Carter; Pope, James E.

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“…Hence, this study has not yet been able to investigate concrete mechanisms. Possible mechanisms between HL and work productivity are: 1) In health literacy studies, some researchers have suggested that an association between health literacy and health behavior (20) , (21) ; 2) On the other hand, health behaviors may have influenced work performance (i.e., positive health behaviors lead to preventive health measures and investments in health, which can improve and maintain the health status of workers and increase work performance) (3) . Therefore, HL appears to lead to positive health behavior, which results in good work performance.…”

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“…Health behaviors influence work performance (3) ; positive health behaviors lead to preventive health measures and investments in health, which can improve and maintain workers’ health status and increase work performance (4) , (5) . Recent studies show that health literacy (HL), defined as “the cognitive and social skills which determine the motivation and ability of individuals to gain access to, understand and use information in ways which promote and maintain good health,” (6) is necessary to improve health behaviors (7) .…”

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Association of Women' s Health Literacy and Work Productivity among Japanese Workers: A Web-based, Nationwide Survey

Imamura¹,

Kubota

Morisaki

et al. 2020

JMA J

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Introduction: This study examined the relationship between health literacy (HL), women’s health, and work productivity (i.e., absenteeism or presenteeism) among female workers in Japan. Methods: In February 2018, a web-based, nationwide survey was conducted among registered survey company monitors. The questionnaire included women’s HL, absenteeism, presenteeism, health behaviors for menstrual abnormalities and premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and demographic information. Overall, 2,596 monitors were randomly invited, and the survey included the first 2,000 respondents (average age = 35.8 years, SD = 8.1). An analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was conducted to compare adjusted work productivity between two groups: the low-HL group and the high-HL group. The results were adjusted for age, education, employment status, number of children, and the presence of underlying gynecological diseases. Logistic regression analyses were performed to determine any differences in health behaviors for menstrual abnormalities or PMS between the two groups. The results were adjusted for age, education level, number of children, and employment status. Results: The ANCOVA showed that the high-HL group had significantly less presenteeism and better performance when experiencing PMS (p < 0.001 and p < 0.013, respectively) compared to the low-HL group after adjusting for covariates. However, the results showed no significant differences in absenteeism between the two groups. Logistic regression showed that the high-HL group had a significantly higher odds ratio (OR) than the low-HL group in terms of health behaviors for menstrual abnormalities or PMS (OR 2.82 and 1.86, respectively) after adjusting for covariates. Conclusions: Women’s HL may contribute to decreased presenteeism and better health behaviors regarding the use of medicine or medical services.

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Association of Women' s Health Literacy and Work Productivity among Japanese Workers: A Web-based, Nationwide Survey

Imamura¹,

Kubota

Morisaki

et al. 2020

JMA J

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“…The results from the present study provide insights that may assist researchers, health promoting organisations, practitioners, insurance companies, occupational physicians, various government departments, and labour unions to more effectively generate interest and action from employers to create improvements in employee health outcomes and associated work-focussed benefits. While the findings are most applicable to the Australian context, they may have relevance for international settings given the universal applicability of workplace health promotion and the growing trend towards the implementation of health and wellbeing programs in the workplace [ 13 – 19 ].…”

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“…The evidence surrounding the value of workplace health promotion in positively influencing employees’ health and wellbeing via changes to their health behaviours is growing [ 13 – 19 ]. Several factors influencing the implementation of workplace health promotion programs have been identified [ 20 ].…”

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Employers’ views on the promotion of workplace health and wellbeing: a qualitative study

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BackgroundThe evidence surrounding the value of workplace health promotion in positively influencing employees’ health and wellbeing via changes to their health behaviours is growing. The aim of the study was to explore employers’ views on the promotion of workplace health and wellbeing and the factors affecting these views.MethodsUsing a qualitative phenomenological approach, 10 focus groups were conducted with employers selected from a range of industries and geographical locations within Western Australia. The total sample size was 79.ResultsThree factors were identified: employers’ conceptualization of workplace health and wellbeing; employers’ descriptions of (un)healthy workers and perceptions surrounding the importance of healthy workers; and employers’ beliefs around the role the workplace should play in influencing health.ConclusionsProgress may be viable in promoting health and wellbeing if a multifaceted approach is employed taking into account the complex factors influencing employers’ views. This could include an education campaign providing information about what constitutes health and wellbeing beyond the scope of occupational health and safety paradigms along with information on the benefits of workplace health and wellbeing aligned with perceptions relating to healthy and unhealthy workers.

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“…Research has highlighted numerous benefits associated with worksite wellness programs (Abell & Main, ; Beck, Hirth, Jenkins, Hirth, Jenkins, Sleemand, & Zhang, ; Carter, Kelly, Alexander, & Holmes, ). Wellness programs traditionally focus on achieving outcomes such as reductions in medical costs, lowered employee health risks, decreased absenteeism and improved morale, with increased productivity also being examined (HERO, ; Rajaratnam, Sears, Shi, Coverley, & Pope, ). Not only have health improvements been documented as a result of these programs, but positive economic‐related outcomes have also been identified (Gubler, Larkin, & Pierce, ; Kaspin, Gorman, & Miller, ; Schwartz et al, ).…”

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Developing community relationships to enhance well‐being in a worksite wellness program

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Hammock

Omabegho

et al. 2019

Public Health Nursing

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Background Wellness programs traditionally focus on achieving outcomes such as health improvement, lowered health risks, decreased absenteeism, improved morale and decreased health care costs. Many programs emphasize physical wellness with more recent inclusion of social, emotional, and environmental dimensions. That change is referenced as the migration of wellness programs into well‐being efforts. Objective Addressing all elements of well‐being is critical for effective wellness program delivery. Design Recognition of the positive impact related to community well‐being is growing in the literature. When people connect with others at work and develop positive and effective relationships across boundaries, a culture of health grows within organizations. Results and Conclusions This paper reviews three community well‐being initiatives implemented within one university worksite and describes the effectiveness of such programs in building community well‐being.

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Well-Being, Health, and Productivity Improvement After an Employee Well-Being Intervention in Large Retail Distribution Centers

Abstract: There is evidence that programs designed to improve well-being within a workforce can be used to significantly and positively impact employee health and productivity, which should result in reduced health care costs, improved employee productivity, and increased overall profitability.

Cited by 20 publications

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Association of Women' s Health Literacy and Work Productivity among Japanese Workers: A Web-based, Nationwide Survey

Association of Women' s Health Literacy and Work Productivity among Japanese Workers: A Web-based, Nationwide Survey

Employers’ views on the promotion of workplace health and wellbeing: a qualitative study

Developing community relationships to enhance well‐being in a worksite wellness program

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