Employee benefits are no laughing matter. It’s only coincidental that National Employee Benefits Day comes one day after April Fools’ Day.
The International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans in Brookfield, Wisconsin, chose April 2 to commemorate its founding. The objective each year is to recognize “trustees, administrators, benefits practitioners and professional advisors for their dedication to providing quality benefits and the important role they play in their colleagues’ well-being.”
This year’s theme, Wellness 2.0, encourages the growing trend of taking workplace wellness programs beyond just physical health. Businesses are encouraged to design wellness programs that address five key areas — mind, body, wallet, community and work.
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Alan Goforth
Alan Goforth is a freelance writer in suburban Kansas City. In addition to freelancing for several publications, he has written a dozen books about sports and other topics.
