Program Introduction Applied Materials is the world s leading semiconductor equipment company with 14,000 employees in more than 80 locations around the world.
Most employees are young, highly educated, professional workers.
The Applied Wellness program was started in 1988 to enhance worker performance and productivity. The program s mission is to improve employee and company health, well-being, and productivity to support Applied Materials profit and competitive advantage. The strategy is to provide the tools necessary for participants to develop their own personal wellness program. The wide array of programs offered are directed at either heightening awareness of basic health practices, facilitating behavior change and supporting a healthy culture, or are programs driven by specific business needs. A highly educated, trained, and motivated staff of 8 support the global program.