Wellness programs

Employee interest highest in emotional and mental components of employers’ well-being programs, Aon Consulting finds.

The company launches Fitbit Group Health, bringing its employer, insurer, weight management and clinical research programs under one umbrella.

Employee interest highest in emotional and mental components of employers’ well-being programs, Aon Consulting finds.

Well-being initiatives are becoming more about employees’ whole health rather than just physical aspects, two wellness experts said this week at the WorldatWork Total Rewards conference in San Diego.

Increased M&A activity is being driven in part by more demand from large companies seeking scalable well-being programs they can offer on a global basis.

A group of insurers, pharmaceutical companies and employers is calling on publicly traded corporations to report on the health of their workforces in annual reports, 10-Ks, sustainability reports and other SEC documents.

Sponsors of employee well-being month, including Virgin Pulse and WorldatWork, launch a free kit and online resources to help employers encourage healthy habits among workers.

Few employees believe senior leaders at their company support workplace well-being, according to the American Psychological Association.

The season is often seen as a leisurely one, yet new research suggests time off doesn’t always translate into reduced stress.

Thoughtful use of incentives and creating a strong network of supporters are ways to encourage participation, says UnitedHealthcare CMO Sam Ho.