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The Swedish CEO Who Runs His Company Like a CrossFit Gym

Harvard Business Review

When he was brought in as CEO in August 2014, the company wasn’t in great shape. Bungle also points out that investments in general health and work-life balance, including workshops on stress management and sleep, have made a positive impact on the lives of his employees. During 2016, employee engagement increased by 3%, to 75%.

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Workplace Wellness Programs Could Be Putting Your Health Data at Risk

Harvard Business Review

Although some studies have questioned the efficacy of wellness programs for reducing employers’ health care costs, and some researchers have accused wellness programs of actually hurting employees’ wellness by causing more stress , these programs continue to proliferate. More than two-thirds of all U.S.-based

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The Ripple Effects of Parents Not Using Their Vacation Time

Harvard Business Review

By 2014, 42% of Americans were telling pollsters they had not taken a single day off in the past year. Three quarters of children surveyed said their parents don’t fully disconnect from work when at home, and over 80% of kids have noticed their parents bringing work stress home with them. So what’s the problem?

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