Wellness

Uncertainty and risk are the bywords for the health industry next year, and health organizations will have to stay on their toes to cope with all the changes in store.

Uncertainty and risk are the bywords for the health industry next year, and health organizations will have to stay on their toes to cope with all the changes in store.

Wellness coaching aims to rethink how we treat aging. When young people become disabled, others often help them find ways to contribute to the world, but that is much less true for older people.

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.

As health care costs continue to rise and the definition of a health benefit expands, smart employers are getting ahead of the curve by adopting these three practices.

There is only so much organizations can do to prevent the financial cost in the face of one of these catastrophes, but partnering with an EAP in the aftermath can help address the emotional toll on employees.