Over the summer, Madalyn, a software developer at Olark sent out an email to her company, letting everyone know that she would be taking a few days off to focus on her mental health. CEO, Ben Congleton responded, “Hey Madalyn, I just wanted to personally thank you for sending emails like this. Every time you Read more…
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;Best practices and insights about how to design and run your company’s wellness benefits program.
Benefits Strategy
Biometric Screenings are not a Wellness Strategy
Biometric screenings and health assessments are common additions to many corporate wellness programs. In a Kaiser Family Foundation Survey, over half the wellness programs in large corporations either offered or required these assessments. Many companies that offer screenings offer financial incentives such as cash or reduced health care premiums. At first biometric screenings can seem Read more…
Benefits Strategy
Wellness Rewards Programs: Points vs Dollars
Research has shown time and again that incentives are one of the best ways to support habit change, and people are noticing. In a recent survey, 60% of small businesses (see our guide on small business employee benefits) and over 90% of large businesses offered employee benefits through wellness rewards and incentives. Wellness rewards programs Read more…
Benefits Strategy
Our Favorite Tax Free Offerings For Swedish Corporate Wellness (Skattefri Friskvård)
Sweden allows corporations to offer a number of various fitness wellness programs, and employee benefits tax free! In order to receive this tax benefit, the skattefri friskvård program must be offered to all employees in the company. Home equipment and rewards for fitness programs reimbursements do not apply. Offer fitness activities that your employees will Read more…
Benefits Strategy
Transitioning to High Deductible Health Plans
High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP) are medical insurance plans that have high annual deductibles (the amount a patient needs to pay out of pocked before the insurance kicks in). How high? Well that depends on your plan, but it can range as high as $6,550 for an individual or $13,100 for a family. These plans Read more…