Benefits Think How nonprofits can set up successful wellness programs

Published March 28, 2017 12:37 PM EDT 4 Min Read

Wellness programs have been hotly debated in recent months. Jennifer Patel, director of wellness engagement at Hallmark Business Connections, offers five common wellness program pitfalls and suggests ways employers can avoid them.

Tim Hayden

Regional vice president

Timothy Hayden, Regional Vice President for Corporate Synergies, is a healthcare executive with more than 25 years of experience in all phases of the employee benefits industry. He has earned an … Read full bio

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