Wellness programs

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.

Three in four workers want a personal touch added to their program, says HealthFitness exec Ann Wyatt.

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%.

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%.

Mental and emotional health issues can cause physical problems that will undermine even the most robust well-being initiative.

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.

Benefit managers are painting well-being programs with a wider brush as strategies further incorporate wealth and emotional components.

Benefit managers are painting well-being programs with a wider brush as strategies further incorporate wealth and emotional components.

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.

Mental and emotional health issues can cause physical problems that will undermine even the most robust well-being 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.

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.

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Despite uncertainty over reform efforts in Washington, employers need to prepare for next year now.

But 64% of employees won’t commit one hour a day to improve their health and well-being.

Health and wellbeing program manager Kaleana Markley has rebuilt her company’s wellness program from scratch with a stronger focus on identifying short- and long-term employer needs.

Benefits to adding an in-person assistant to a wellness program include personalized interactions with better feedback.

Health and wellbeing program manager Kaleana Markley has rebuilt her company’s wellness program from scratch with a stronger focus on identifying short- and long-term client needs.