Johnson & Johnson's Health and Wellness Program

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Apart from other health related problems (Refer Table I), stress at workplace was considered to be one of the main reasons for this high expenditure. Work stress led to problems like nervousness, tension, anxiety, loss of patience, inefficiency in work and even chronic diseases like cardiac arrest and hypertension. As a result of these health problems, absenteeism increased and productivity of employees declined.

TABLE I
ANNUAL AVERAGE COST PER EMPLOYEE DUE TO
VARIOUS HEALTH PROBLEMS

Nature of Health Problem	Annual average cost per employee
Heart disease	$236
Mental health problems	$179
High blood pressure	$160
Diabetes	$104
Low back pain	$90
Heart attacks/Acute myocardial blockages	$69
Bi-polar disorders/Maniac depression	$62
Depression	$24

Source: www.news.cornell.edu

In 1997, the Whirlpool Foundation¹¹, the Working Mother magazine¹² and the Work and Family Newsbrief¹³ carried out a survey in the US, which involved about 150 executives.

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11] Whirlpool Foundation (WF) involves itself in charitable activities like funding research studies and giving away charitable awards through its 'Direct Philanthropic Operating Program.'
12] Working Mother Magazine has a reach of more than 3 million readers every month. The magazine assists women in integrating their professional and personal lives. It is a guide for present and next generation working mothers.
13] The Work & Family Newsbrief is an 8-page digest of the most important work life news, best practices, research, company experiences, legislation and partnerships in the US. It provides news about the latest workplace polls, workplace forecasts and academic research of top companies in hiring and retaining the best talent.

Case Details

Case Code : HROB025
Themes: HR Practices and Policies
Case Length : 14 Pages
Period : 1998-2001
Organization : Johnson and Johnson's
Pub Date : 2001
Teaching Note : Not Available
Countries : USA
Industry : Consumer Goods

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