Motivating employees is essential for driving productivity and engagement within any organization. One powerful method to enhance motivation is through wellness program incentives, designed to encourage healthier behaviors among employees. However, success lies in offering wellness incentives that are both meaningful and timely. The Importance of Wellness Incentives While the benefits of wellness activities are Read more…
Wellness Word
Workplace Wellness
Hidden Savings with an Effective Wellness Program
Many companies are investing in wellness programs, but without a strategic approach, these programs often fail to address the hidden expenses that can significantly impact an organization’s overall bottom line and employee well-being. These overlooked costs – ranging from presenteeism to high turnover rates – can quietly drain resources, undermining the benefits that wellness programs Read more…
Technology
Top 10 Fitness Tracker Mistakes to Avoid for Your Company Wellness Program
As organizations increasingly embrace the value of company wellness programs, fitness trackers have emerged as the modern tool of choice for boosting employee health and productivity. Handing out these sleek gadgets is like giving employees a personal assistant for their well-being, nudging them towards healthier habits with every step they take. What are the benefits Read more…
Workplace Wellness
Building a Mental Health Incentive Program for Gen Z
“If you can handle Gen Z properly, then you’re good enough to govern a country.” That seems to be the general consensus among older employees who still can’t understand their younger colleagues. As noted in Forbes, some think they’re “just kids” while others “broad-brush them as lazy, disengaged slackers, the “quiet quitters” who only want Read more…
Behavioral Science
6 Major Dangers of Employee Absenteeism in the Workplace
Taking frequent breaks is good for employee morale. Whether they need to attend to a family emergency or because they’re sick, accommodating these needs is good business practice and an effective retention tool. In fact, most companies have various policies concerning time off—both paid and unpaid—in line with the Family and Medical Leave Act and Read more…