Instant Insights / Top Reads for Employee Wellness Month

Research

Employers are upping the ante on employee wellness programs

Marlene Satter | May 03, 2018

Not only are companies planning to expand existing programs, but they’re increasing incentives to entice workers to buy into such programs.

7 wellness program ideas you may want to steal

Kathryn Mayer | October 10, 2015

Here are some wellness program ideas from a benefits manager who created a killer one.

Research

Employees who participate in wellness programs are healthier, at least

Katie Kuehner-Hebert | May 21, 2018

More than half of people with access to wellness programs say the initiatives have made a positive impact on their health.

Whitepaper

5 ways 'culture of health' employers differ from their peers

Emily Payne | March 15, 2018

Culture-of-health employers recognize that wellness programs are a key part of an overall business strategy.

Commentary

Time to talk about digital health?

Emily Payne | June 05, 2018

As National Employee Wellness Month gets under way, it's a good time to expand the discussion of well-being to include digital health.

Expert Opinion

Don't forget about employees' financial well-being

Brian Hamilton | June 01, 2018

How does your company make sure it’s not just checking the box but rather effectively addressing the physical, emotional and financial needs of the people on its teams?

Analysis

Financial wellness programs pay off for repeat users

Katie Kuehner-Hebert | May 30, 2018

According to a recent study, repeat users of financial programs are twice as likely to be on track for retirement and are also less likely to report overwhelming levels of stress.

6 more wellness perks we want to steal

Erin Moriarty-Siler | August 01, 2016

In today's evolving business world, corporate culture and unique benefits are often big draws for prime talent. Here are a few ideas to bring both together with fun wellness perks for employees.

Is workplace wellness worth the effort?

Mike Lamb | February 19, 2018

Over the years, many articles and studies have explored the effectiveness of wellness programs. For every one that says theyre great and wonderful, theres another one that says theyre completely useless. So, whos right?