Health insurance carriers typically offer wellness features bundled with their health plans. Many offer discounts and reimbursements for weight loss programs, free health tips, and even help you see report cards of your health over time. Many employers are tempted to just use their carrier-provided tools as their main employee benefits wellness program. Unfortunately, the Read more…
Wellness Word
Technology
Just Buying a Fitness Tracker Isn’t Enough
Fitness trackers can get a bad rap as a waste of money. According to reports, one third of people who buy wearable technology fitness trackers stop using them within 6 months. Eventually, over half of the users abandon them all together. Furthermore, some research concludes that for those who do use it, it’s not even Read more…
Workplace Wellness
The AARP vs EEOC Ruling and How It’ll Affect Your Wellness Program
If you could reduce your healthcare costs by 30% by voluntarily sharing your health history with your employer, is it really optional? The American Association for Retired Persons (AARP) wants to know. The AARP recently sued the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commision) regarding the definition of the word “voluntary.” Typically, the American with Disabilities Act Read more…
Research
Fit Employees have a Better Return On Investment
Keeping an employee from leaving is always an investment. Every day, you’re giving your employee a little bit more experience in the field and investing a little bit more into them through your employee experience. Not all employees have the best return on investment. Studies show that employees that aren’t in good health are less Read more…
Wellness Challenges
7 Challenge Prizes to Encourage Healthier Eating Habits
Everyone benefits when you offer nutritional prizes for wellness challenges in your corporate wellness program. You promote better nutrition while still providing employees fun incentives for exercising. We’ve listed some of challenge prize ideas that promote healthier eating habits in the office: Meal Kit Delivery Meal delivery services send you proportioned ingredients and recipes typically Read more…
