Wellness programming is likely to be seen in the workplace for some time to come. Because of this, the quantity of literature on this subject will also increase and the quality of results will be refined. Below is a selection of wellness program-related articles that can serve as a starting point for information on programs, statistics, and strategies that have been identified.
Baicker K, Cutler D, Song Z. Workplace wellness programs can generate savings. Health Affairs. 2010;29(2):304-311.
Fabius R, Thayer RD, Konicki DL, et al. The link between workforce health and safety and the health of the bottom line: tracking market performance of companies that nurture a “culture of health.” J Occup Environ Med. 2013;55(9):993-1000.
Goetzel RZ, Pei X, Tabrizi MJ, et al. Ten modifiable health risk factors are linked to more than one-fifth of employer-employee health care spending. Health Affairs. 2012;31(11):2474-2484.
Lerner D, Rodday A, Cohen JT, Rogers WH. A systematic review of the evidence concerning the economic impact of employee-focused health promotion and wellness programs. J Occup Environ Med. 2013;55(2):209-222.
Loeppke R, Edington D, Bender J, et al. The association of technology in a workplace wellness program with health risk factor reduction. J Occup Environ Med. 2013 Mar;55(3):259-264.
Mattke S, Liu H, Caloyeras J, et al. Workplace wellness programs study: Final report. Rand Corporation: Boston, MA; 2013. http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/pdf/workplacewellnessstudyfinal.pdf.
Michaels CN, Greene AM. Worksite wellness: Increasing adoption of workplace health promotion programs. Health Promot Pract. 2013;14(4):473-479.
Neely M. Wellness strategies for smaller businesses. Benefits quarterly. 2012;(3):16-19.
NIOSH. Research Compendium: The NIOSH Total Worker Health ™ Program: Seminal Research Papers 2012. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2012-146, 2012 May:1-214. http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2012-146/pdfs/2012-146.pdf
Rossi, A. Wellness programs on the rise. Biotechnol Healthc. 2010 Spring; 7(1): 29–30.
Schoenman JA. Building a stronger evidence base for employee wellness programs. Washington, DC: National Institute for Health Care Management Research and Educational Foundation; 2011. http://www.nihcm.org/images/stories/Wellness_FINAL_electonic_version.pdf
Sforzo GA, Kaye MP, Calleri D, et al. Free choice access to multipoint wellness education and related services positively impacts employee wellness: a randomized and controlled trial. J Occup Environ Med. 2012 Apr;54(4):471-477.
Skrepnek GH, Nevins R, Sullivan S. An assessment of health and work productivity measurement in employer settings. Pharms Policy Law. 2012;14:37-48.
The National Institute for Health Care Management Foundation (NIHCM) is a nonprofit that conducts research and policy analysis on health care issues. Their publications address broad health care issues; the Prevention/Wellness section of their Publications list includes articles on wellness programming.
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) offers articles on different wellness programs. Articles are free online, but sample toolkits and guides require SHRM membership.
The federal Office of Personnel Management provides resources for federal agencies, but includes links to health-related webpages and a concise overview of the health topics that many workplaces address in their wellness programming.
The Wellness Council of America (WELCOA) is a nonprofit resource for all aspects of workplace wellness. They provide free online resources, conduct trainings and webinars, and publish an e-newsletter.
The bibliography here is not all-inclusive. If you are searching for additional research or information, you might find some of the following keywords helpful.
Disease Management
Employee Absenteeism
Employee Health
Employee Wellness
Employee Wellness Programs
Employee Wellness Program Best Practices
Health Assessment
Health Risk Assessment
Health Screening
Occupational Health
Occupational Safety
Wellness Initiative
Worksite Health Promotion
Workplace Health Promotion
MeSH Terms
Health Promotion
Occupational Health
Occupational Health Services
Workplace