Please help me identify 1.1minor/ major problems 1.2 possible future problems CASECompanies Partner to Promote ActiveWork CulturesMedical research shows that sitting for extensive periodsof time at work can be detrimental to employee well-being. Studies indicate that sedentary individuals cansuffer higher rates of heart and cardiovascular issues, re-duced decision-making efficiency, and higher incidencesof diabetes and over 30 chronic ailments. Research alsoshows that exercise can only partially compensate for sit-ting too much throughout the day. Consequently, thereis a growing need to address this chronic health issue inorganizations.One solution that directly addressed this challenge is“activity-permissive" workstations and worksites that af-ford employees opportunities to be more active while theycomplete their work. Examples include desks that can beelevated so that workers are able to stand while typing andperforming other administrative activities. Another varia-tion to the theme involves treadmill desks, which enable em-ployees to walk while being busy at their workstations. Bikedesks provide similar health benefits, enabling workers tocycle while taking care of their responsibilities. Other spe-cialized furniture and accessories can also be used, includingcushioned floor mats for stretching and exercise, ellipticalmachines that can be placed under desks, and chairs thatencourage people to move around. Use of these devices inworkspaces is becoming more common as wellness profes-sionals are finding that they increase individual mental ef-ficiency, job performance, and workplace morale. They canalso reduce generalized sickness and injuries among work-ers, as well as enhance recruiting because talented job candi-dates are often interested in wellness initiatives.Copyright 2020 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part. Due to electronic rights, some third party content may be suppressed from the eBook and/or eChapter(s).Editorial review has deemed that any suppressed content does not materially affect the overall learning experience. Cengage Leaming reserves the right to remove additional content at any time if subsequent rights restrictions require it.CHAPTER 13 Risk Management and Worker Protection485Several companies manufacture these specializeddesks, workstations, and devices. Located in Coppell, Texas,Varidesk manufacturers platforms that are placed on topof office desks and can be elevated so that employees standwhile doing their work. The costs of these devices rangefrom almost $200 to about $800. LifeSpan, located in SaltLake City, Utah, manufactures both bike desks and treadmilldesks, with costs ranging from $1,000 to $2,000. Grand Rap-ids, Michigan-based Steelcase Inc. manufactures completesit-stand desks, and these items range in price from severalthousand dollars up to $5,000.Despite the costs of these devices, many companies re-alize the benefits of their use. For instance, Zillow Grouppurchased sit-stand desks and treadmills for its workforceof 2,600 employees and found that they decreased individ-ual work stress and made the company more attractive asan employer; health claims have also decreased and workerengagement has improved. Humana, the health insurancefirm located in Louisville, Kentucky, placed sit-stand andtreadmill desks in many of its offices, which has resulted inincreased employee engagement and retention.88QUESTIONS1. What are some of the major benefits of using office fur-niture and workstations to promote employee health?Are there any associated challenges?2. What rewards might be offered to employees for usingsit-stand desks and treadmills to promote fitness in theworkplace? How could you further motivate them to fo-cus on these health and wellness initiatives?3. Using Zillow Group and Humana as examples, howwould you promote health and wellness by encourag-ing employees to be more active? What kinds of resultswould you expect to see?

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Please help me identify 1.1minor/ major problems 1.2 possible future problems CASECompanies Partner to Promote ActiveWork CulturesMedical research shows that sitting for extensive periodsof time at work can be detrimental to employee well-being. Studies indicate that sedentary individuals cansuffer higher rates of heart and cardiovascular issues, re-duced decision-making efficiency, and higher incidencesof diabetes and over 30 chronic ailments. Research alsoshows that exercise can only partially compensate for sit-ting too much throughout the day. Consequently, thereis a growing need to address this chronic health issue inorganizations.One solution that directly addressed this challenge is“activity-permissive&#34; workstations and worksites that af-ford employees opportunities to be more active while theycomplete their work. Examples include desks that can beelevated so that workers are able to stand while typing andperforming other administrative activities. Another varia-tion to the theme involves treadmill desks, which enable em-ployees to walk while being busy at their workstations. Bikedesks provide similar health benefits, enabling workers tocycle while taking care of their responsibilities. Other spe-cialized furniture and accessories can also be used, includingcushioned floor mats for stretching and exercise, ellipticalmachines that can be placed under desks, and chairs thatencourage people to move around. Use of these devices inworkspaces is becoming more common as wellness profes-sionals are finding that they increase individual mental ef-ficiency, job performance, and workplace morale. They canalso reduce generalized sickness and injuries among work-ers, as well as enhance recruiting because talented job candi-dates are often interested in wellness initiatives.Copyright 2020 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part. Due to electronic rights, some third party content may be suppressed from the eBook and/or eChapter(s).Editorial review has deemed that any suppressed content does not materially affect the overall learning experience. Cengage Leaming reserves the right to remove additional content at any time if subsequent rights restrictions require it.CHAPTER 13 Risk Management and Worker Protection485Several companies manufacture these specializeddesks, workstations, and devices. Located in Coppell, Texas,Varidesk manufacturers platforms that are placed on topof office desks and can be elevated so that employees standwhile doing their work. The costs of these devices rangefrom almost $200 to about $800. LifeSpan, located in SaltLake City, Utah, manufactures both bike desks and treadmilldesks, with costs ranging from $1,000 to $2,000. Grand Rap-ids, Michigan-based Steelcase Inc. manufactures completesit-stand desks, and these items range in price from severalthousand dollars up to $5,000.Despite the costs of these devices, many companies re-alize the benefits of their use. For instance, Zillow Grouppurchased sit-stand desks and treadmills for its workforceof 2,600 employees and found that they decreased individ-ual work stress and made the company more attractive asan employer; health claims have also decreased and workerengagement has improved. Humana, the health insurancefirm located in Louisville, Kentucky, placed sit-stand andtreadmill desks in many of its offices, which has resulted inincreased employee engagement and retention.88QUESTIONS1. What are some of the major benefits of using office fur-niture and workstations to promote employee health?Are there any associated challenges?2. What rewards might be offered to employees for usingsit-stand desks and treadmills to promote fitness in theworkplace? How could you further motivate them to fo-cus on these health and wellness initiatives?3. Using Zillow Group and Humana as examples, howwould you promote health and wellness by encourag-ing employees to be more active? What kinds of resultswould you expect to see?

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This case explores the concept of “activity-permissive” workstations and their impact on employee…