Tuesday, May 14, 2019
2:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. PT

This webinar will cover how to structure a wellness program that includes premium incentives.

By 2020, Millennials and Generation Z will make up around 50% of the U.S. workforce. Studies show that many are struggling to deal with necessary, day-to-day responsibilities, and Millennials in particular often complain that they are tired and burned out.  

Most people look forward to the arrival of spring, but many of us have a good (or bad) reason to dread the season: allergies. Irritating symptoms like itchy, swollen eyes, a runny nose and sore throat can make those warm, sunny days quite miserable.

What’s the biggest concern for the HR industry these days? Many professionals would argue that it’s employee engagement. The current job market is making it easy for employees to bail and look for new opportunities – and employers are scrambling to retain those talented workers.

Worksite wellness programs continue to increase in popularity, in good part because employers are hoping to encourage improvement in their employees’ health and reduce health insurance spending. Benefit managers must decide on options that will produce the best results for their companies.  

A recent article in Employee Benefit News points out that only four out of five employees return to work after maternity leave. The treatment they receive from their boss has a major influence on that decision.

You keep trying to change your bad eating habits, but being at the office all day makes it hard. If you feel sometimes like your wellness plan is being sabotaged at your workplace, you’re not alone.

A wellness program is any formal or informal program that educates employees about health-related issues, promotes following healthy lifestyles, or encourages employees to make healthier choices. Wellness programs vary greatly and are not always called wellness programs. Some are purely educational and have no financial incentives.

The goal of most companies is to have happy, healthy, motivated employees. Accordingly, many businesses invest in a corporate wellness program to support their workforce. But what happens when the majority of employees refuse to participate?

As 2019 began, many employees no doubt made resolutions about their health and wellness, from weight loss and getting more exercise to quitting smoking and managing stress. Employers have an opportunity to support their employees’ quest for a healthier life, taking steps that go well beyond offering discounts on gym memberships and hosting health fairs at the office.