By Kristine Mullen, segment vice president of Wellness, Humana
Many employers are still struggling with low employee engagement in their wellness programs. Too often, employees either do the bare minimum requirements of their wellness program, or they get engaged initially but then interest tapers off. According to one finding, 63 percent of employers cited “low employee engagement” as the biggest barrier to a successful wellness program.
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Employers have to do more than just offer programs—they need to create a “culture of wellness” at work. That means making adjustments in the workplace to motivate employees to take control of their health.
How does an organization instill such a culture of wellness? Here are five examples.