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A new report released by Virgin Pulse—the habits-focused well-being company—reveals that employers are implementing wellness programs to achieve business objectives and address HR priorities.
What actions are employers taking to prioritize workplace wellness and ultimately boost employee attraction and retention, reduce sick days, and decrease healthcare costs? A recent survey adds some insight to this question.
With or without sensitivity training, most people try to be considerate when speaking with someone with a physical disability or a health condition, and they choose their words carefully so as not to offend the individual. However, these same considerate people often forget that things can be said—or not said—which can hurt the feelings of […]
Hate when your workers hang out in the breakroom drinking coffee? Well, in the near future, you may be encouraging them to down their java when a new brew can make them be healthier, look younger—and maybe lower your healthcare costs!
Does your organization offer paid vacation? What about a 401(k)? Or sick days? Or health insurance?
While it’s commonplace for employees to be trained in first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in many workplaces, the concept of first responders for mental health crises is still in its infancy. Millions of workers take sick leave or paid time off each year because of mental illness, and employers face lost revenue through absenteeism, […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, Sonic Boom Wellness cofounder Bryan Van Noy provided the first three of his six reasons why cash is not as effective as a wellness incentive. Today, Van Noy provides his final three arguments against cash incentives, and provides a few alternatives for employers.
New Year’s resolutions are coming up, and they probably revolve around wellness goals for a lot of your employees. With that in mind, we present an article by Bryan Van Noy, cofounder of Sonic Boom Wellness, arguing that cash incentives should not be the cornerstone of your organization’s wellness program.
The period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s is full of joy and celebration. But from stress and germs to distraction and overindulgence, it’s also fraught with hazards that can leave your employees ill, injured, or dispirited.
By Michael Jordan, MagnaCare Self-insurance has become an essential cost-control strategy for a number of large plan sponsors. Today, a growing number of small and midsize plan sponsors also recognize the opportunity to rein in staggering health coverage costs by switching from a fully funded plan to a self-insured plan.