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title: "Article of Interest - \"Most Company Wellness Programs Are a Bust\" by Douglas R. Stover and Jade Wood"
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# [Article of Interest - "Most Company Wellness Programs Are a Bust" by Douglas R. Stover and Jade Wood](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/articles/article-of-interest-most-company-wellness-programs-are-a-bust-by-douglas-r-stover-and-jade-wood)

 Written by [Tim McCarthy](https://blog.thebusinessofgood.org/author/tim-mccarthy) | Mar 1, 2015 2:58:00 PM

Editors Note: *This great article from Gallup talked about something I agree with wholeheartedly. It is not enough for a great wellness program to focus solely on one part of the human condition...physical. A great wholistic approach to wellness deals with 5 parts; Purpose: liking what you do each day and being motivated to achieve your goals; Social: having supportive relationships and love in your life; Financial: managing your economic life to reduce stress and increase security; Community: liking where you live, feeling safe, and having pride in your community; Physical: having good health and enough energy to get things done daily.*

Article Link: [http://www.gallup.com/businessjournal/181481/company-wellness-programs-bust.aspx?utm_source=EMPLOYEE_ENGAGEMENT&utm_medium=topic&utm_campaign=tiles](http://www.gallup.com/businessjournal/181481/company-wellness-programs-bust.aspx?utm_source=EMPLOYEE_ENGAGEMENT&utm_medium=topic&utm_campaign=tiles)

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