As an HR manager, fostering a supportive and healthy work environment is significant for the overall health and wellness of employees. Stress affects both mental and physical well-being, so it’s important to find effective coping strategies. Incorporating a wellness challenge into an organizational wellness program can be a powerful way to support employees in managing Read more…
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Wellness Challenges
Top Mistakes to Avoid When Running a Wellness Challenge
Most workplace wellness challenges stem from good intentions. Whether it’s a hydration challenge or a 5k marathon, employers just want to encourage employees to adopt healthier habits because that results in lower company costs. When done right, the challenge can improve employees’ physical and mental health outcomes, leading to a healthier and happier workforce. But Read more…
Workplace Wellness
8 Tips to Increase Participation Rate of Outcomes-based Wellness Programs
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…
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…
Workplace Wellness
What is Social Wellness and Why Does it Matter in the Workplace?
“You’re not alone.” Many of us have or will crave these comforting words at one point, especially when life throws its hardest punches. But how do we foster genuine connections and community in our increasingly isolated world? The workplace is ripe with opportunities, especially where employee wellness is prioritized. Think of it this way: the Read more…