#Wall street journaly health series#

'Anybody Want to Take a Nap? Fun Perks Didn't End With the Dot-com Bust: They Just Changed': While many companies have cut so-called 'creative benefits' in recent years, several firms say that such perks - including music, massage recliners, nap rooms, subsidized exercise programs and sporting events - can 'promote employee health' and make workers 'relaxed and healthy,' the Journal reports (Saranow, Wall Street Journal, 1/24).

: Some Businesses Complain That the Family and Medical Leave Act Should Be More Aptly Named the Slackers Protection Act': The Journal examined the impact of the 1993 Family and Medical Leave Act, which has left 'many employers frustrated' over administrative costs related to the law and the 'vague' definition of 'serious health condition,' which employers say is 'hard to verify' (Schaefer Munoz, Wall Street Journal, 1/24). The articles related to health care are summarized below.

#Wall street journaly health series#

The series of articles included pieces about reforms to employer-sponsored health insurance and other methods some businesses are adapting to improve employee health.

The Wall Street Journal on Monday featured a special report on employee benefits and their impact on business finances and management. Wall Street Journal Features Special Report on Employee Health, Other Benefits