Wellness programs

When a client embraced the initiative, it changed that company’s well-being plan, explains 2017 Wellness Adviser of the Year Valeria Tivnan.

Firms such as Delta Air Lines, LinkedIn and Walmart are broadening their focus from physical health to multiple dimensions of well-being; and demonstrating that its value far exceeds healthcare cost savings alone.

Firms seeking high engagement in health plans should look at programs in their entirety and gauge the opinion of employees.

Creating an impactful plan starts with a strong culture of health, says 2017 Wellness Adviser of the Year Valeria Tivnan.

HR apps and wellness software make it easy to collect employee health information in one place, regularly update information and track goals.

HR apps and wellness software make it easy to collect employee health information in one place, regularly update information and track goals.

Firms seeking high engagement in health plans should look at programs in their entirety and gauge the opinion of employees.

Programs shouldn’t rely on incentives, says Limeade’s chief people officer.

The holistic approach examines metrics in five areas: participation, engagement, satisfaction, turnover and achievement.

Workers who don’t share sensitive health information face financial penalties that are too extreme, said Sen. Elizabeth Warren during the HELP committee session.