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HRO Today September 2008 Andy Teng	More Bang for the Buck: Outsourcing Recognition Boosts Employee Engagement Programs As organizations seek to do more with less, the power of rewards can keep the workforce engaged in times of wage stagnation.
Pharmaceutical Executive May 1, 2005 Jennifer Juergens	Recognize Reward Retain: The Three Rs of Performance Management A recent study affirms that incentive programs can boost performance up to 44% if conducted in ways that address all issues related to performance and human motivation.
Managed Care February 2008 Michael Levin-Epstein	Federal and State Governments Pressed to Give Tax Breaks For Wellness Initiatives Legislators are being urged to reward companies that provide programs for their workers, but success has been mixed
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Managed Care April 2006 Lola Butcher	Financial Incentives Increasingly Promote Healthy Lifestyles Fifty bucks to fill out a questionnaire, a discount on a membership at the gym -- these are some ways to get health plans are getting members to make a commitment to a healthy lifestyle.
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Entrepreneur November 2008 Karen E. Spaeder	All Well and Good A healthy workplace means keeping your employees' minds and bodies happy.
CFO February 15, 2006 Melissa Hennessy	Putting a Premium on Health Employers are giving workers a new reason to get in shape: cash. Does this trend create a legal slippery slope of employers targeting anyone who might develop health problems?
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