Listen to the following story and answer the questions below.

Carrot and Stick

1. Why did one company decide to fine (take money away from) its employees?

2. What would employees have to do?

3. What does it mean to be “docked in pay”?

4. What is an example of an “incentive-based” program?

5. What are some examples of wellness education that employees can participate in?

6. What reasons does Liz Ryan give for why work places are actually the cause of our health problems?

7. Discuss: Do you think employers should have the right to punish employees if they and their family are too fat? Why or why not?