In wellness, “bullying” is apparently defined as “asking hard questions, particularly to people who make claims they refuse to defend.”  This time it’s not us bullying anyone.  It’s the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette bullying Shape-Up, in a reprise of the last time Shape-Up challenged our numbers.

Guess who won, again?   (Hint:  you won’t see this link on Shape-Up’s website.)

And kudos to the Pittsburgh Business Group on Health for its forward-thinking quotes on the value of wellness programs.

Mrs. Brooks, whose business group members represent some of the region’s largest employers, said workplace wellness “has become a commoditized multibillion-dollar industry versus a value-based solution that addresses the whole.

What happens when Jeopardy collides with Comedy Central and healthcare?

“We need to figure out how to motivate employees. Many programs today aren’t strategic or focused and, more importantly, culturally integrated into how companies do business.”