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…
Wellness Word
Personal Wellness
12 Effective Ways to Incentivize Employees to Engage in Preventative Health Activities
“Prevention is better than cure.” This mantra has become a rallying call in boardrooms across the globe as employers aim to build a healthier, more productive workforce. With 52% now offering wellness programs, the corporate wellness ship is truly gaining momentum. And yet, rolling out a wellness program is only half the battle. As studies Read more…
Benefits Strategy
How Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Play a Role in Choosing a Corporate Wellness Program
Is your corporate wellness program truly inclusive? This question is becoming increasingly common as the clarion call for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace echoes across boardrooms. According to McKinsey & Co’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Lighthouses 2023 report, the global market for DEI – dollars spent by companies on DEI-related efforts such Read more…
Wellness Challenges
15 Employee Wellness Challenges that are Perfect for the Summer
Maintaining a vibrant, effective workplace wellness program in the summer months can require a boost of creativity. Despite bringing plenty of sun and fun, the season can also bring a touch of inertia to some workplaces. Some studies show that workplace productivity drops by an average of 20% in the summer, while exercise and healthy Read more…
Workplace Wellness
8 Tips to Help Employees Maintain a Healthy Work-Life Balance
What does achieving and maintaining work-life balance mean in today’s hyper-connected world? For many of us, the tech revolution is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it’s now possible to work from anywhere in the world – even from the beach – as long as you have an uninterrupted internet connection. On the other Read more…