All companies want happy, healthy employees; however, creating a culture of wellness where employees are unmotivated is often difficult to foster. Wellness programs are often seen as a costly perk, that lack measurable results. Faced with this opposition, wellness programs are often short-lived and badly implemented. So let’s unpack the problem, look at the facts, and find Read more…
Wellness Word
IncentFit Updates
Big Change for Nike+ Users
Unfortunately Nike has decided to switch business strategies. In 2014 they shut down their hardware business and now they have shut down open access to their data as well. While some third-parties continue to have access, the majority (including IncentFit) are no longer able to read Nike+ activity data. Instead of direct access, Nike has Read more…
Benefits Strategy
Tips to Retain Employees
Finding the right employees can be tough, but keeping them can be an even larger struggle. In a 2012 study conducted by the Kelly Global Workforce Index, 66% of employees intend to search for a job with another organization by the end of the year. As an employer, you’ve hired the best talent you can, Read more…
Workplace Wellness
Exercise Keeps Your Employees Productive
It’s no secret, various studies confirm that employees who work out and exercise regularly are happier and thus more productive. Many people even have the personal experience of knowing that they are much more productive at work when they exercise but it’s very difficult to measure the change. Luckily, there are some great statistics available Read more…
Benefits Strategy
Fitness Benefits Are the Sharpest Tool in Your Compensation Package
A critical issue facing all small businesses today is how to attract and retain top talent. Despite being such a critical issue, yearly turnover rates in some industries remain higher than 25%. So what can you do about it? It’s nearly impossible to read the 1,000+ published reports and research articles on retention and turnover. Read more…