10.2190/9T3T-9HXQ-EB24-KLP8 9T3T9HXQEB24KLP8 8 Impact of Industrial Recreation Upon Job Satisfaction and Productivity 187 200 20020509 20020509 20020509 20020509 9T3T9HXQEB24KLP8.pdf http://baywood.metapress.com/link.asp?target=contribution&id=9T3T9HXQEB24KLP8 2 David L. Groves School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, Bowling Green State University An important issue to the future growth of employee recreation will be the benefits and impacts that a program has upon the individual in relation to company outcomes. This study examined the relationship between a health and fitness program in a major company and its influence upon job satisfaction and productivity. Findings indicate that employee services have a major impact upon job satisfaction and productivity and service as a device to develop leadership and organizational skills to the benefit of the employee and the company.

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