Employees want to become healthier, and they are receptive to wellness programs offered by their employers. That´s the take-home message from the National Business Group on Health´s new survey.
As a result of employer communications about health and wellness, 43% of workers have made an effort to improve their overall health. For this type of communication, e-mail is the preferred format of 77% of employees. “They want more health care communications targeted to their interests,” says Helen Darling, president of NBGH. “Employees do value communications from their employer. “