One aspect attracting particular attention is a plan for AmaZen Booths.
Amazondeleted a social media postabout the booths after being mocked on Twitter.
Commentators are also saying that these workers experience higher than average rates ofworkplace injuriesand are treated like galley slaves.
In such conditions, it is argued, a wellbeing initiative is beside the point.
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Like other big companies, Amazon faces the challenging balance of promoting employee wellbeing without being accused of tokenism.
In trying to improve worker wellness, companies often miss the mark.
Here are some things they should keep in mind:
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Wellness programmes that ignore this simple idea are unlikely to have an enduring impact.
Similar booths have been used successfully by some UK employers.
Even very popular initiatives such asMental Health First Aidhave very little strong evidence of any long-term benefit.
Reports of Amazons WorkingWell programme have, so far, not been flattering.
