Worksite Health Promotion

In today’s difficult economic environment, worksite health promotion programs are becoming increasingly important as employers look for ways to contain health care costs and improve productivity. The newly updated Worksite Health Promotion, Third Edition, presents students and professionals with all of the information they need to create programs that address these issues. The text combines theoretical principles and research with practical applications and real-world examples. Worksite Health Promotion, Third Edition, provides a step-by-step approach to planning, implementing, and evaluating programs. Readers will explore key topics such as assessing employees’ needs, setting appropriate goals, gaining management buy-in, budgeting, and program evaluation. The third edition has the following additions: • Updated information on ADA, HIPAA, and GINA standards as they relate to worksite health promotion • New sections on health management, health coaching, budget development options, and present value adjustment • More information on integrated health data management systems, e-health technology, nutrition and weight control programs, fostering a healthy culture, and reducing stress in the workplace • Expanded coverage of program evaluation • A larger focus on career development with updated information on certification options, intermediate-level practitioner competencies, and internship and job searches Learning objectives, end-of-chapter overviews, and a new glossary of key terms will help students focus on the most important concepts in each chapter. Updated Looking Ahead and What Would You Do? sidebars will aid them in applying the information and can serve as the starting point for class discussions or assignments. A new instructor guide contains sample syllabi, a weekly instructional guide, and course outlines. Current practitioners looking for ideas and strategies for building a healthier workforce as well as students just beginning an exploration of the field can depend on Worksite Health Promotion, Third Edition, to inspire and inform.