"The one that comes to mind right away is that we do get a substantial employee discount at 24 Hour Fitness.
Everything else we usually get from our health care plans. We have a choice of carriers, so whether your plan offers mental health programs or incentives to quit smoking depends on whichever provider you choose." -- Steve G., Professional research assistant, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Aurora, Colo.
"We offer mental health assistance for employees. We also do health club reimbursement, where we will reimburse the employee for 50 percent of his or her annual health club costs. People really seem to enjoy that benefit. We also assist with child and elder care: We can withhold funds for childcare and reimburse employees tax free." -- Diane P., Office manager, Cain's Coffee Co., Wichita, Kan.
"I just started with this company. No one has told me about any wellness programs, so I don't think they exist. I wish they did, though -- I'd love to join a gym, but I can't afford it on my own. I know some companies even offer
employees money to quit smoking, and that would be nice, too, since I definitely need some nudging to quit." --
Anonymous, Sartell, Minn.
