Article Synopsis #2

Mgmt 3812—Managing Employee Wellness Article Synopsis Format Assignment #2 75 points each Please follow the format below for each of the two assignments. Length—3 pages, double-spaced. One inch margins on all sides—top, bottom, sides. Use a cover page for your report. You will submit into the appropriate dropbox. Have a minimum of three articles that you include—I have provided samples below and you are to research two more to include from your own search. The paper should have the following flow:

• Describe what the article says about the “business” side of employee wellness with the specific topic for each assignment.

• Identify examples from the articles you read.

• Concludes with your perspective on the content presented.

For each synopsis you will use at least two additional outside articles. One

article is “required” and there a few articles that I have posted. You are to find two more articles through your research in the U of M library databases or a Google Scholar search. The additional articles should be from a journal or business publication, no Wikipedia or websites. Article Synopsis #2 Sample Articles—Please see the sample articles I’ve

posted for this assignment. Choose one or more of these as well as research one article of your own to add to the paper. You should look for scholarly articles that discuss the topic of employer-driven nutrition, food service, and fitness to help in the implementation of wellness programs.

Research continues to prove that wellness and all of its benefits is clearly linked to

obesity and weight management. If we want to make an impact on employees, one of the key areas is nutrition and weight management.

Your articles should focus on nutrition and fitness as it relates to how organizations

are implementing these types of programs to make a difference.

The following links are examples—choose one of these below and research TWO articles on your own. Incorporate your research well into your paper.

You Are What Your Employees Eat https://hbr.org/2013/09/you-are-what-your-employees-eat

What’s In The Breakroom—Employee Diet and Productivity Healthy Employees Through Nutrition SHRM Eating Survey—Posted in the Additional Reading Assignments section Tiger Nutritional Program (a former trainer for the UM Football Team developed this plan for our players)—Posted in the Additional Reading Section in the course. Research this area and find at least two other articles to support your thoughts about Employee Wellness programs. Use APA for in-text citations as well as your references on the reference page. See the Sample APA paper posted in the Course Information section. Use a cover page for your assignment please using the following format: Cover page format:

• Name • Course name • Instructor Name • Assignment Name • Date

Proof carefully! Writing errors will count. Submit on time…..late papers not accepted. These will be submitted in the course dropbox, look for the appropriate dropbox within eCourseware. As you research, maintain a file of your articles. You may find these also helpful for your course project work later in the semester.