The standard employee works an 8 hour work day, occasionally clocking in over time, presumably to accomplish more work. However, more time devoted to work doesn’t necessarily mean that more work is getting done. Presenteeism is one of the largest threats to productivity, and companies everywhere are doing what they can to combat it. Corporations Read more…
Wellness Word
Workplace Wellness
Recognition Based and Low Cost Challenge Prizes
Wellness challenge prizes don’t have to take a lot out of your budget. Using recognition, and other non-monetary forms of challenge prizes, has many benefits to both the employer and the employee. Not only is it budget friendly, but employee recognition leads to decreased turnover, better teamwork, and improved performances. We’ve listed a few ways Read more…
Benefits Strategy
Health Savings Accounts and Your Wellness Program
Health Savings Accounts are tax free savings accounts for healthcare related expenses. These accounts allow employees to put tax free income into a bank account specifically reserved for healthcare spending. Health Savings Accounts allow employees to save money, have better control of their health related finances, and they’re budget friendly for all employers. Better yet, Read more…
Benefits Strategy
Four Reasons Why Your Health Insurance’s Wellness Features Just Aren’t Enough
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…
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…