As we get a firm foothold on the new year, we wanted to offer an additional look at some workplace wellness trends for 2017 (other trends can be found here, here, and here). The round of insights comes from Future of Business and Tech, which writes that "employers are...
Of all the preventative health services, a new study helps consider how to prioritize them based on relative health impact and cost-effectiveness. And many of the highest ranking preventative measures can serve as part of a well-run workplace wellness program. The...
How can more small businesses implement workplace wellness programs? Employee Benefits News reports that United Benefits Advisors' CEO Les McPhearson indicates the challenges small business operators need to overcome to introduce and implement well-run wellness...
In following on our recent pieces on fulfilling resolutions (here and here), as well as our recent piece outlining workplace wellness trends for 2017, we came across this useful infographic from the Healthcare Trends Institute. They write: "Wellness. It’s been a...
Wondering what the workplace wellness trends will be for 2017? Here are some of the highlights being reported: Yahoo Finance reports on the Deloitte Global Human Capital Trends 2016, and writes: "A focus on 'human performance' and well-being will become a critical...
Today we follow on yesterday's post -- a video interview that addressed the idea that “health and productivity management is emerging as the only health delivery model that can maximize employers’ return on their investment in workers’ health.” One of the key concepts...
We've reported recently on presenteeism (including here, here, and here). Today we have additional insights, particularly focusing on the costs of presenteeism and viewing health as a form of human capital. Sean Sullivan is co-founder, President and CEO of the...
The ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal has released its 11th Annual Worldwide Survey for Fitness Trends in 2017. While many of the trends cover fitness and exercise, others are specifically relevant for companies that seek to provide a well-run workplace wellness...
Yesterday we brought you insights into How Businesses are Connecting Locally to Improve Wellness. Today, more information on a related topic, via USA Today, which recently ran a piece titled "Businesses, governments boost workforce health." The piece notes that...