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In yesterday’s Advisor we looked at two tips for creating a culture of wellness at your organization by answering what employees want and what they need. Today we’ll look at three more tips including incentives, communication, and feedback.
An organization is only as strong as its people, so in order to operate at its best, employees need to be at their best. That’s where a good wellness program can really make a difference.
On procedural grounds, a federal appeals court rejected a lawsuit from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) against an employer that had conditioned health coverage on participation in a wellness program.
More provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) are being officially implemented, and most organizations are wondering how it affects their benefits programs. Employee wellness programs have become popular recently—does the ACA affect them? Know the facts to ensure compliance.
In yesterday’s Advisor, we learned the basics of building a winning wellness plan from consultant Mari Ryan, CEO and founder of AdvancingWellness. Today, she elaborates on the steps needed to put your wellness program into action.
The key to reducing healthcare costs can be found in a great wellness program, says Mari Ryan, CEO and founder of AdvancingWellness in Watertown, Massachusetts. The idea is gaining traction—7 in 10 employers say developing a workplace culture where employees are responsible for their health is a top priority.
Jones, who is a partner at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP in Los Angeles, offered his wellness guidance at a recent Benefits Bootcamp sponsored by BLR® and HR Hero®. Lawsuit Avoidance Checklist for Your Wellness Program Keep corporate wellness and employment decisions separate. Achievement on a health program shouldn’t be a basis for promotion, for […]
Furthermore, Morris adds, your wellness program may get way more important under the Affordable Care Act. Morris, who specializes in benefits, is a member of the firm Epstein Becker Green in its Washington, D.C., office. Wellness Is Popular, But Hard to Define A recent survey found that 70.3 percent of 539 employer respondents reported offering […]
The Orange County Library System (OCLS) may not be able to single-handedly curb rising healthcare costs, but it can have a pronounced impact on employees’ health and wellness and take steps to lower costly medical claims over the long term. Employee Awareness OCLS, which consists of a main library and 14 branches throughout Orange County, […]
When managers and supervisors at Heavy Construction Systems Specialists Inc. (HCSS) schedule meetings, they have more location options to choose from than in the past. In addition to conference rooms in the new 45,000-square-foot facility that opened in August 2009, there is an outside courtyard and a 600-meter walking/jogging trail where meetings often take place. […]