Workplace Wellness

How to Create an Effective Wellness Committee for Your Workplace

One of the best ways to build a lasting culture of health is by forming a dedicated wellness committee. But what is the purpose of a wellness committee, and how can you ensure it makes a real impact? In this guide, we’ll explore the essential role of wellness committees, how to structure one effectively, and Read more…

Benefits Strategy

How to Increase Employee Engagement in Gym Reimbursements

Gym reimbursement programs are becoming a staple in many corporate wellness strategies. However, many companies find that these programs, while well-intended, often fail to achieve high participation rates. Employees may not see the value, find the process too complex, or simply aren’t motivated by the idea of a gym membership. In this blog, we’ll explore 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…

Workplace Wellness

Work Smarter, Not Harder: Top 10 Tips to Prevent Workplace Burnout

In today’s fast-paced world, workplace burnout has emerged as a prevalent and persisting issue infecting employees across various industries. The World Health Organization’s (WHO) recent recognition and official definition of workplace burnout demonstrates just how much this problem has gone global, which defines it as “an occupation-related syndrome resulting from chronic workplace stress that has 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…