Wellness programs

Including well-being offerings that go beyond physical considerations — such as flexible work schedules and financial education — will pay off with a more motivated and competitive workforce.

Brokers and and employers will have access to data analytics and employers can interact remotely with advisers.

The growing use of HDHPs and CDHPs is further pushing employee engagement in making better healthcare decisions, with an additional increase in wellness program awareness and participation.

Employers should post wellness tips around the office, offer the right incentives and provide recognition and rewards.

As the gadgets become more popular, employers should incorporate them into holistic wellness programs.

The price of U.S. medical benefits will climb by 7.5% by the end of 2017, finds a new study by Willis Towers Watson.

As the gadgets become more popular, employers should incorporate them into holistic wellness programs.

Employers should post wellness tips around the office, offer the right incentives and provide recognition and rewards.

The price of U.S. medical benefits will climb by 7.5% by the end of 2017, finds a new study by Willis Towers Watson.

Wearables can be helpful in getting employees healthy, but they can’t be everything in a wellness program.

Pharmaceutical manufacturer Merck details the daunting task of creating a global cultural wellness program.

Advisers must consistently communicate to clients and have C-suite participation, among other best practices.

Benefits Technology Innovator Ofer Leidner’s Happify targets mental well-being by helping workers understand the source of their feelings.

Benefits Technology Innovator Jason Langheier looks to reshape the food landscape for workers by surfacing the healthiest options via mobile device.

Pharmaceutical manufacturer Merck details the daunting task of creating a global cultural wellness program.

Employers must consistently communicate to employees and have C-suite participation, among other best practices.

EBN Benefits Technology Innovator Ofer Leidner’s Happify targets mental well-being by helping workers understand the source of their feelings.

Centennial State wellness coordinator Nate Sassano says digital personalization increases engagement and makes the program more meaningful to employees.

Offering such benefits is a popular idea, but participation remains low among employees. One-on-one encouragement could turn that around, some advisers say.

Employers must recognize that proper rest is vital for employees, especially in light of Sleep Awareness Week.