9 ways to engage employees in wellness

According to recent research from the National Business Group on Health and Fidelity, 84% of employers plan to continue or expand their employee wellness programs in the next three to five years. And employers are seeking creative and effective strategies to proactively engage employees in these programs. Here are nine unique ways to encourage employees to get healthy from HealthFitness’ Ann Wyatt.

“We work with one financial services company using a bingo-style program to jumpstart participation in well-being activities,” says Wyatt, vice president at HealthFitness, a provider of health management, corporate fitness and condition management solutions. “In this six-week program, we ask participants to complete tasks on their bingo card designed to boost their well-being — such as limiting screen time, taking stretch breaks and walking more.”