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As employers continually seek ways to increase employee engagement in their workplace wellness programs, a new survey may help identify an area to address: Privacy.

Safety and Health Magazine reports that “Some workers may not participate in workplace wellness programs because they are concerned about their privacy, and many may not even be aware of their employer’s program, according to a survey conducted by consulting firm Brodeur Partners.”

The post states that “Researchers found that half of the workers surveyed cited privacy concerns as the reason for not participating in wellness programs.”

Needless to say, privacy is a key component to effective wellness programs. For providers of these programs, these results may offer an excellent opportunity to help increase employee engagement: Highlight the privacy approaches the program takes.