Tag: Emily Richards

Metrics for employee wellness programs

Employers have a lot of questions when deciding to implement an employee wellness program. One of the biggest concerns – at least for those in the C-suite – is how to ensure that the wellness program is improving employee health and, eventually, positively impacting the organization’s bottom line.

How Does ACA Impact Employee Wellness Programs?

Did you know that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) contains provisions related to the implementation of employee wellness programs? The latest information– the final rule that appeared in the Federal Register – defined new parameters for employee wellness programs. It directs how they must be designed and administered to make sure they are equally available […]

Creating wellness programs that work: 6 essential components

Creating a wellness program that works can seem like a daunting task. How do you get employees to participate? How do you keep costs in check and ensure it creates cost savings? You may be surprised to learn that there are only 6 essential components to creating a wellness program that really works.