Workplace Wellness

What Employees Want in a Wellness Program

While wellness programs are one of the most sought after benefits in a company, participation numbers are typically low. In fact, a recent Gallup survey shows that only 24% of employees are participating! For most employers, the problem is they’re not offering benefits that employees actually want. To help address this, we scoured Reddit and Read more…

Workplace Wellness

10 Reasons Not To Use Excel For Your Company’s Step Challenge

Step challenges (a type of wellness challenge) are a great way to promote fitness in any corporate wellness program. They are low cost and, if done correctly, can be very engaging and easy to participate in. You don’t have to be a fitness guru to participate in a step challenge and there are many ways Read more…

Benefits Strategy

Why Perks Don’t Create Company Culture

Company culture is is a phrase that is often tossed around, but rarely defined. Companies want their workplaces to have it, but don’t know what kind of culture to create, let alone how to create it. Many companies will turn to perks, or employee benefits (part of a broader employee benefit program), as a way Read more…

Workplace Wellness

Do Workplace Wellness Programs Work?

The rising cost of healthcare is a hot topic. Employers are looking for ways to cut the costs while still remaining competitive in the hiring market. Benefit packages are one of the major influencers when hiring, but also in retaining talent. One option companies consider is instituting a workplace wellness program. But just how common Read more…

Workplace Wellness

The Real Cost of Corporate Fitness Facilities

The happiness and health of employees are essential factors to company growth. High turnover rates, low productivity, and loss of morale are just a few reasons why companies are now investing in long-term wellness programs. One popular way to do this is to provide perks that motivate a health lifestyle, including access to on-site corporate Read more…