Abstract

The case discusses the increasing importance given to the health and wellness programme (HWP) by corporates in order to limit the rising health care costs of emp-loyees. The case describes in detail the components of HWP, introduced by the pharma major, Johnson and Johnson (J&J). The case provides detailed information about how J&J went about implementing the HWP, the initial hurdles faced and the benefits reaped after the implementation. The case also talks about the initiatives taken by J&J to significantly enhance the health and well-being of its employees in the new millennium.

Learning Objectives

The case is structured to achieve the following Learning Objectives:

• Tangible and intangible benefits reaped by implementing HWP.

Keywords

Johnson and Johnson, Health and Wellness Programme, HWP, Employee health, Medical insurance, Corporate health programmes, Work environment, Employee assistance, Flexi work options