Are traditional workplace health and wellness programs failing?

For years, workplace wellness programs have often been treated as little more than an employee “perk.”

I have a 20+ year career in government and corporate work. To support my wellness, I have seen:

• Free fruit bowls.
• Discounted gym memberships.
• A mindfulness app subscription.
• An annual wellness webinar.
• Fact sheets... many many many fact sheets.
• Personality tests (aimed at exploring skills to be shared across teams).
• Annual team building days.
• "How manage your inbox" workshops.....

Did it help my stress, my sleepless nights ... that's very much debatable. 

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