The Wellness Blog

Over the past 30 years, it has become increasingly commonplace for employers to consider the pros and cons of financially incentivizing their employees to participate in worksite wellness programs. Participation-based wellness programs first came into popularity with the advent of corporate wellness programming in the 1990s, while outcome-based programs were introduced at the turn of the century in 2001. There are very few legal restrictions on participation-only programs as

The absence of wellness at your organization is costly. Individuals with chronic conditions account for more than 75% of US health care spending. Corporate wellness programs are designed to support employees and their families, as they adopt and sustain behaviors that reduce health risks, improve quality of life, enhance productivity, and benefit the organization’s bottom line. When your employees are well, everyone wins. If you are planning to start a wellness program at you

There’s an old adage that adversity creates opportunity. If true, then we’ve all certainly had our fair share of opportunities over the past year. From the global pandemic, to economic malaise, to political turbulence and social unrest, just about everyone has been feeling the adversity in one way or another, physically and mentally. So how do we sustain and thrive and get beyond it? It starts with something we all have to some degree, and maybe don’t even know it – resilienc

“The person who designs and operates your building has a greater impact on your health than your doctor.” This is a quote from Dr. Joseph Allen, Associate Professor of Exposure Assessment Science at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. While I take some exception to this as a physician myself, my focus on workplace health and wellness has led me to recognize the largely untapped potential of the workplace built environment. We spend approximately 90% of our time ins

Employee wellness programs are here to stay! In 2019, almost 90% of employers with 200 or more workers offering health benefits, also offered a workplace wellness program. These programs include help with weight management, smoking cessation, health screenings as well as lifestyle and behavioral coaching. (KFF Report, Trends in Workplace Wellness Programs and Evolving Federal Standards June 9, 2020) While there is still no standard for how well-being programs are designed, ex

10 rules to help define a successful approach to wellness programs in 2020 and beyond.

As we give the new year a warm welcome, we’d like to take the time to round up our top five blog posts from 2020. Check out the highlights from this past year and get some great tips for your organization’s wellness program as we head into 2021. 7 Reasons Employees Dislike Wellness Programs and How to Change Their Minds Whether your employees are concerned about privacy or simply believe that wellness programs are no fun, some employees simply don’t like employee well-being p

A comprehensive wellness program can improve employees' mental, physical and financial health. Here are five reasons to enhance your program

Your organization's wellness program can improve employee recruitment and retention -- and even attract new customers.

Wellness can play a key role in your employee engagement strategy. Find out why it is important and how to develop initiatives for your work

Consider adopting these four approaches to wellness to differentiate your wellness program.

Wellness Workdays, a leading provider of worksite wellness programs, hosts its 6th Annual Conference “Emerging Trends in Wellness” April 10-

To stand out from the competition, forward-thinking employers are doing more than offering benefit programs that meet employees’ needs; they