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How do management and non-management employees perceive workplace wellness programmes? A qualitative examination.
- Source :
- Health Education Journal; Aug2016, Vol. 75 Issue 5, p553-564, 12p
- Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- Objectives: The value of workplace wellness programmes (WWPs) has been established in the literature. Such programmes, however, have an increased likelihood for success when both management and non-management employees’ perspectives and needs are incorporated into development and implementation. This study aimed to identify the perspectives of each of these two employee groups as a means of informing the future development and implementation of WWPs. Methods: Nine focus groups (N = 56) were held in western Canada with participants employed at four diverse organisations consisting of >100 employees. Each participating organisation provided two separate groups, consisting of one management group and one non-management group. Participants were asked to share their perceptions, attitudes and beliefs concerning WWPs. Thematic inductive analysis was conducted to elicit emergent areas of focus. Results: Three areas of focus were identified: (1) role of the company in WWPs, (2) elements of successful WWPs and (3) mandatory participation in WWPs. Providing a clear indication of the roles and responsibilities of both employee groups, making these initiatives part of the organisational strategic plan, demonstrating a long term commitment to such programmes, and having employees play participatory roles in the design, implementation and decision making process, are components that need consideration. Conclusion: Both employee groups agreed that their organisation played a role in employee health. Similarities and discrepancies of the beliefs between groups are highlighted and key considerations are presented. Findings have implications for the future development and implementation of WWPs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00178969
- Volume :
- 75
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Health Education Journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 117311195
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0017896915607911