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Siphiwe Baleka (left) says he gained 15 pounds when he first started driving a truck; food was comfort and exercise was tough to come by. Trucking, he says, is "the most unhealthy occupation in America."

Athlete-Turned-Trucker Works To Improve Truckers' Health

12:08pm January 19, 2017

by Alex Smith

Once an elite swimmer and a Yale grad, Siphiwe Baleka now coaches 3,000 fellow truckers on the best ways to work out, eat right and stay connected on the road. Drivers say his wellness plan works.

Wellness Programs Take Aim At Workplace Stress

11:32am July 18, 2016

by Patti Neighmond

A recent poll shows stress tops the list for people concerned about the impact of their job on their health. Workplace wellness programs often address stress, but many employees don't sign up.

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Wellness Programs Add Financial Advice To Improve Employee Health

8:21pm November 03, 2015

by Yuki Noguchi

Using counseling about personal finances to reduce the stress and strain workers feel can shave a company's health costs and cut absenteeism, research suggests.

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Employers are gathering detailed health and wellness information about their workers. Are confidentiality safeguards up to the task?

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7 Questions To Ask Your Boss About Wellness Privacy

5:40pm October 05, 2015

More employers than ever are nudging workers toward plans that screen them for risks, monitor their activity and encourage them to make healthful choices. Can you trust the boss to keep the data safe?

Health & Safety

When Does Workplace Wellness Become Coercive?

12:37pm June 25, 2015

by Julie Appleby

A small but growing number of employers tie financial incentives to losing weight and exercising. The cost of nonparticipation can be so high that critics question whether workers have a true choice.

There are legal questions about how far employers can go to encourage participation in wellness programs.

When Are Employee Wellness Incentives No Longer Voluntary?

8:27pm May 31, 2015

by Yuki Noguchi

Many workers like the programs, and employers say they help hold down health insurance costs. But there are legal questions about how far companies can go to encourage participation.

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