Wellness programs

A growing body of evidence suggests that mindfulness is important for developing resilience at work, through its effects on physical and psychological health, absenteeism, turnover and performance.

Too much stress may be the culprit for employees’ expanding waistlines, new research finds. Will wellness programs help?

With an emphasis on pounds lost, rather than healthy, sustainable behavior change, traditional programs can leave employees feeling discouraged and disengaged.

Business leaders and benefits executives aren’t always aligned when it comes to employee well-being, finds new research.

In the drive to promote employee engagement, organizations are likely missing the mark if they don’t realize that many employees have more urgent needs, such as lack of sleep or financial stress, that divert their attention from focusing on physical health.

With an emphasis on pounds lost, rather than healthy, sustainable behavior change, traditional programs can leave employees feeling discouraged and disengaged.

HR executives and business leaders are not aligned about employee well-being, new research shows. How advisers can help.

Delivering the right message can make skeptical employees active participants in a well-being plan, says Viverae's Mike Lamb

A common problem with well-being offerings is that they are often tailored to the needs of the company, not the employee.

Programs that teach employees to be in the moment can foster a better operational environment and increase productivity.