wellness program
[/ˈwɛlnəs ˈproʊɡræm/]
nounpl: wellness programs
programa de bem-estar
1. A structured initiative or plan designed to promote and improve the physical, mental, and emotional health of individuals, typically offered by employers, organizations, or healthcare providers
The company launched a comprehensive wellness program that includes gym memberships, yoga classes, and mental health counseling.
A empresa lançou um programa de bem-estar abrangente que inclui academias, aulas de yoga e aconselhamento de saúde mental.
2. An organized set of health-related services and activities aimed at preventing disease and promoting healthy lifestyle choices
Employees can participate in the wellness program to earn discounts on their health insurance premiums.
Os funcionários podem participar do programa de bem-estar para obter descontos em seus prêmios de seguro de saúde.
In the USA, wellness programs are increasingly common in corporate environments as employers seek to reduce healthcare costs and improve employee productivity. In Brazil, while growing in larger corporations and multinational companies, wellness programs are less universally adopted than in the US, though the concept is gaining popularity in major business centers like São Paulo. The emphasis on work-life balance and preventive healthcare varies significantly between these two cultures.
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