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.
Employers are increasingly offering benefits that promote health and wellness in 2012, according to a recent survey by the Society for Human Resource Management, which was released at its 2012 Annual Conference and Exposition in Atlanta.
