Henry Albrecht, CEO of Limeade, Inc., suggests that Incorporating gaming techniques into company wellness programs can increase engagement, which is considered a necessary component of a successful wellness program, says Henry Albrecht, CEO of Limeade Inc. 

"Games have the power to engage people at a deep level and shift their priorities toward the behaviors rewarded by the game," Albrecht says. "As such, businesses are increasingly using games to train employees. When used in the context of a company-sponsored wellness program, games have the power to enable players to achieve lasting effects."

According to Albrecht, there are three ways employers can use gaming techniques with wellness programs.

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