Benefits Think Wellness plans face scrutiny by DOL
A recent case involving Macy’s program could have employers facing legal action from federal regulators.
Susan Nash
Winston & Strawn LLP
Wellness programs
Benefits Think Precision health: individuality is everything
Tailoring wellness programs to employees can boost participation and improve results
Jeff Ruby
Newtopia
Benefits Think The role of predictive analytics in wellness programs
Targeting at-risk employees makes all the difference, says Predictive Health Partners Jim Lewis.
Jim Lewis
Predictive Health Partners
Wellness Adviser of the Year brings creative programs to clients
EBS Insurance Brokers’ Valeria Tivnan introduces healthy lifestyle options, such as farm-fresh meals, directly at the workplace.
Fitbit unveils health-focused smartwatch to revive demand
Fitbit unveiled its first smartwatch on Monday, hoping that the health-focused features of the device will reverse the hardware maker’s declining influence in the wearables market.
5 things every employee wants in a workplace wellness program
Three in four workers want a personal touch added to their program, says HealthFitness exec Ann Wyatt.
Benefits Think How BP found success with wearables
Employees who participated in the company’s “Million Step Challenge” improved their overall health risk status by more than 6% and their physical activity risk by 17%.
Jessica Grossmeier
HERO
Benefits Think How BP found success with wearables
Employees who participated in the company’s “Million Step Challenge” improved their overall health risk status by more than 6% and their physical activity risk by 17%.
Jessica Grossmeier
HERO
Benefits Think Financial and legal stress impacts employee wellness
Mental and emotional health issues can cause physical problems that will undermine even the most robust well-being initiative.
Dennis Healy
ARAG
EBA selects 2017 Advisers of the Year
The retirement, technology, voluntary, wellness and overall winners are taking charge of the future of benefits.
Benefits Think Employer-sponsored wellness programs don’t work, unless …
Employees can’t be paid to get healthy and they can’t be incentivized to participate in a plan if they don’t understand why they are doing it.
John Mickner
Universal Health Advisors
Employers broadening health programs
Benefit managers are painting well-being programs with a wider brush as strategies further incorporate wealth and emotional components.
Employers broadening health programs
Benefit managers are painting well-being programs with a wider brush as strategies further incorporate wealth and emotional components.
Benefits Think Employer-sponsored wellness programs don’t work, unless …
Employees can’t be paid to get healthy and they can’t be incentivized to participate in a plan if they don’t understand why they are doing it.
John Mickner
Universal Health Advisors
Benefits Think Financial and legal stress impacts employee wellness
Mental and emotional health issues can cause physical problems that will undermine even the most robust well-being initiative.
Dennis Healy
ARAG
Employers target spinal care as next big wellness initiative
Back pain represents about 10% of healthcare costs and is a top driver of productivity loss. That’s why some smart companies are taking steps to address it.
Is a pet-friendly office the purr-fect way to engage employees?
Implementing a policy that allows workers’ four-legged friends isn’t as daunting as some may believe, and can give back tenfold through increased engagement and less absenteeism.
EBA’s 2017 Most Influential Women in Benefit Advising
30 leaders whose unique client management strategies, innovative data manipulation and other industry-leading skills are transforming the field
10 compliance issues for 2018 health and benefit planning
Despite uncertainty over reform efforts in Washington, employers need to prepare for next year now.
Employers spend $742 per employee for wellness program incentives
But 64% of employees won’t commit one hour a day to improve their health and well-being.
