News, research and best practices relating to employee wellness and well-being, which encompasses physical health as well as behavioral and emotional health and financial health. Focus includes how to create a culture of wellness and elements of an impactful wellness program. Guidance is offered on regulatory issues relating to HIPAA, GINA, ADA and other potentially grey areas of employee privacy. ROI on wellness programs is a discussion, as is reduction of health care spend via management of chronic conditions.
A survey of hiring professionals and employers found that health insurance, flexible scheduling and free food and snacks are all well-utilized, but employee assistance programs, wellness programs and mindfulness training still fall by the wayside.
