News from the UK via Insight: A recent study from the Reward and Employee Benefits Association (Reba) found that wellness programs are on the rise -- "a third of companies have a wellness strategy in place, with 80 per cent having introduced one in the last three...
Engagement
Employee Engagement Helped By Rewards: More Evidence
We reported recently (here) on ways that wellness programs can help engage employees. Now a new piece in Business Insurance emphasizes another known workplace wellness engagement trend: Rewards help. The piece states: "Wellness programs are often plagued with low...
Wellness Programs Among Benefits Employees Seek: Survey
CIO Magazine reports that "A recent study from Staples Business Advantage, done in conjunction with workplace expert Jacob Morgan, found that 91 percent of employees say they work more than 40 hours a week. However, they are not spending that time getting ahead on...
For Effective Worksite Wellness, Lessons Learned in College?
If you're a company looking for guidance to establish an effective workplace wellness program, a new study indicates that one place to start might be in college. The study, titled "Worksite health promotion programs in college settings" and published in the Journal of...
More Evidence How Wellness Programs Help Drive Employee Engagement
It goes without saying that most (all?) companies want their top employees to stay and grow at the firm. A recent Bloomberg BNA piece states: "A well-designed wellness program is one of the best opportunities for employers to engage employees." The report is based on...
Workplace Wellness Programs Help Recruit, Retain Employees
Might a strong workplace wellness program serve as an effective method to recruit and retain good employees? That's what the former president of the Australian Medical Association Dr. Kerryn Phelps argues. Dr. Phelps recently "warned businesses they will need to...
Survey: Workplace Well-being Linked to Senior Leadership Support
It likely comes as no surprise to anyone running a successful workplace wellness program... but a new survey from the American Psychological Association shows that one of the most effective ways to drive employee engagement is through senior leaders getting involved...
Global Running Day: How We Celebrate Across USA
Today is Global Running Day: "A day for people around the world to celebrate the joys of running. Participation is easy—just pledge to take part in some type of running activity on June 1, 2016. It can be a solo lap around the block, a long run with friends, or even a...
Ideas to Launch a Health and Wellness Fair
Implementing a health and wellness fair for your company can offer a windfall of benefits for your employees. In addition to increasing employee engagement by involving them in fun-filled activities, such as raffles or contests, it can also ultimately improve their...