Wellness

How have employer-sponsored benefits changed since the last leap year? Long-term trends can give organizations a better understanding of whether they’re ahead (or behind) the benefits curve, says Compdata.

The success of a client’s well-being program may be more about calculating value-on-investment rather than return-on-investment, according to a new report from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans.

The success of a well-being program may be more about measuring value-on-investment rather than return-on-investment, according to a new report from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans.

Understanding the consequences of workplace stressors and what companies can do about it.

The national shift from wellness to “well-being” has been rapid. What does it mean for employers and wellness practitioners?

Evidence is mounting that mindfulness is linked to better workplace functioning, including increased productivity, more efficient teamwork, fewer errors, better communication, and fewer sick days.

The implementation of smoking surcharges should be paired with a robust smoking cessation program, experts say.

Organizations say stress is their No. 1 risk to worker health and productivity, but employers and employees disagree – in some cases dramatically – about its causes.

To meet legal requirements and realize savings in healthcare premiums, the implementation of smoking surcharges should be paired with a robust smoking cessation program, experts say.

The number of employers offering a healthy living/incentive program grew in 2015, and is one of several trends to watch as the year 2016 unfolds, analysts say.

Workers with serious mental and emotional health concerns are an increasing concern for advisers’ employer clients, new research shows.

The number of workers reporting serious mental and emotional health concerns is rising at an alarming rate, according to an analysis of global EAP data.

Mollie O’Brien, director of total rewards at BASF Corp., shares how the chemicals and plastics company approaches work-life benefits to increase employee engagement.

Large employers like Wal-Mart show this health costs-based assumption doesn’t always add up.

Combining the two employee resources can lead to increased adoption and improved health for participants.

Organizations look to help workers cope with increased levels of workplace stress through programs that teach employees how to become more resilient.

While employers are applauding the recent Flambeau wellness program court decision, they still need to be mindful of how the EEOC views ‘gateway’ HRAs.

How small companies are making use of their employee assistance programs.

Small employers such as Beehive PR and Beach Cities Health District create a culture of mental wellness with a suite of day-to-day programs that encourage work-life balance, employee involvement and employee growth and development opportunities.

The NFL and the NFL Players Association work together to build a comprehensive wellness program that helps retired football players better transition into a life without football, both financially and emotionally.