Charleston County, South Carolina issued pedometers to employees asking them to keep track of steps taken in both work and leisure time. Daily goals were set and awards for most steps per week and consistent goal achievement were given. Learn how using incentives and competition can improve employee health and morale.

Learning Objectives:

1.     Implement an intervention designed to improve employees’ health and reduce costs associated with absenteeism and lost productivity.

2.     Demonstrate an understanding of the effective use of incentives and competition to modify employee behaviors.

3.     Explain how a minimal investment in programs like this can lead to long-term cost-savings.

Contributor/Source

Dr. Diane E.A. Neal;James R. Neal, PE,PWLF

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