Wellness Program

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Definition

A corporate initiative that offers yoga classes and meditation apps instead of addressing the actual causes of workplace stress, like unrealistic deadlines and toxic managers. It's like putting a band-aid on a building that's on fire.

Example Usage

"Our wellness program includes free gym memberships. We can't use them because we work 60-hour weeks, but it's nice to know the option theoretically exists." - A theoretically well employee

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