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An annual wellness month programme/intervention during which employees self-report across a number of activities including dedicated exercise, healthy eating, and stress reduction at a nonprofit organization provides multiple lessons and insights. This chapter will focus on lessons learned and recommendations for both addressing various dimensions of human diversity in wellness interventions and managing conflicts that might arise during implementation.
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Putman, P.G. (2015). Managing Conflicts and Diversity During Implementation of Programs and Other Changes. In: Karanika-Murray, M., Biron, C. (eds) Derailed Organizational Interventions for Stress and Well-Being. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-9867-9_13
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