Study asks: How can employers help their employees stay healthy and working?

Finnish researchers found that targeted exercise and comprehensive wellness programs help aging workers stay productive and continue their careers longer. Construction companies can use these findings to develop health initiatives that keep experienced workers on the job and reduce turnover.

Helsinki — Targeted exercise and comprehensive wellness programs can help workers continue in their careers as they age, a recent study out of Finland concludes. A team from the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health conducted two research projects to examine the work abilities of aging employees…

This story was originally published by Safety+Health Magazine.