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.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says that employees ages 45 to 64 will make up a full third of the workforce by next year. Along with job responsibilities, many in this age group also juggle family care-giving responsibilities.
