As a company you may want to institute an workplace wellness program (and promote wellness in the workplace), but believe that it won’t reach smokers: smoking is a common deterrent to exercise. Smokers may not only have more difficulty exercising, but also may feel less motivated to exercise since they find it to be more Read more…
For the holiday season many people will be investing in fitness trackers, and wearable technology to help them achieve their New Year fitness goals. With so many trackers on the market it’s hard to know which one will be the best fit for you. A number of exciting new trackers have hit, or are scheduled Read more…
Everyone who has used fitness app or Fitbit has probably wondered, “how accurate is my Fitbit?” How do you know if Fitbit is correctly counting your steps? Or maybe you’ve just wondered what the most accurate fitness apps are. Many people already have step trackers on their phones: all Android phones and iPhones come with fitness Read more…
With health insurance reforms instituted by the Affordable Care Act (ACA), employers have expressed concern over healthcare costs. In fact, a 2016 AFLAC poll found that 42% of employers were most concerned with the rising cost of employee benefits plans versus other costs. While the positive news is that the growth of healthcare costs is Read more…
The rising cost of healthcare is a hot topic. Employers are looking for ways to cut the costs while still remaining competitive in the hiring market. Benefit packages are one of the major influencers when hiring, but also in retaining talent. One option companies consider is instituting a workplace wellness program. But just how common Read more…
