Every year, HR teams launch new wellness initiatives full of good intentions, only to watch participation dwindle within months. A few fitness challenges here, a mindfulness webinar there, and then… silence. The problem isn’t interest. It’s structure. Without a clear plan, wellness programs become a series of disjointed events instead of a continuous journey that Read more…
Every year, millions of dollars meant to improve employee health quietly disappear. Not because companies stop caring, but because wellness dollars go unused. These unused funds, known as wellness dollars (or wellness funds or carrier funds), are provided by insurance carriers to support employee well-being programs. They can cover a wide range of initiatives – Read more…
POV: You launch a new wellness program. Sign-ups spike. Engagement looks great for a week. Then the numbers drop. Sound familiar? Most organizations measure the “success” of their employee health and wellness programs by how many people sign up. But participation alone doesn’t tell the full story, it’s what happens after the signup that really Read more…
Everyone knows the benefits of exercise health – stronger lungs, healthier hearts, and better weight management. But there’s another, often overlooked benefit: exercise directly impacts workplace productivity. Studies show that movement doesn’t just improve physical fitness, it enhances focus, creativity, mood, and energy, all of which translate to stronger performance at work. That’s why forward-thinking Read more…
Most workplace wellness programs fail for one simple reason: they don’t let employees choose. Instead, they prescribe a one-size-fits-all approach (like a gym stipend or a step challenge) that doesn’t reflect the real needs of a diverse workforce. The result? Low engagement, wasted budgets, and wellness programs that look good on paper but don’t actually Read more…
