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Why Traditional Wellness Programs Fail and What to Do About It

Employee wellness programs have been a staple of organizational wellness initiatives for decades, designed to improve employee well-being, increase productivity, and reduce healthcare costs. However, despite their widespread adoption, many traditional organizational wellness programs struggle to achieve these goals. In fact, a Gallup study found that only 24% of employees participate in organizational wellness programs Read more…

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Work Smarter, Not Harder: Top 10 Tips to Prevent Workplace Burnout

In today’s fast-paced world, workplace burnout has emerged as a prevalent and persisting issue infecting employees across various industries. The World Health Organization’s (WHO) recent recognition and official definition of workplace burnout demonstrates just how much this problem has gone global, which defines it as “an occupation-related syndrome resulting from chronic workplace stress that has Read more…

Workplace Wellness

Healthy Aging: How to Empower Your Employees’ Golden Years

As a notable percentage of the workforce ages and there is an increase in baby boomers in the workplace, there is a growing concern among these older employees about maintaining health and longevity. In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employees 55 and older will account for over a quarter of the Read more…

Workplace Wellness

8 Tips to Increase Participation Rate of Outcomes-based Wellness Programs

52% of American employers offer a wellness program as of 2023. However, research shows the average wellness program participation rate is about 30%. Think about that for a moment. You’ve invested time, money, and resources into a wellness program, but only a third of your workforce engages with it. That leaves over 60% of your Read more…

Workplace Wellness

What is Social Wellness and Why Does it Matter in the Workplace?

“You’re not alone.” Many of us have or will crave these comforting words at one point, especially when life throws its hardest punches. But how do we foster genuine connections and community in our increasingly isolated world? The workplace is ripe with opportunities, especially where employee wellness is prioritized. Think of it this way: the Read more…