Businesses benefit when their employees engage in healthy lifestyle choices. According to the CDC, healthier choices: Lower healthcare costs for employers and employees Boost employee productivity Reduce absenteeism, and Improve employee morale. What Is Global Employee Health and Fitness Month? Global Employee Health and Fitness Month...
The importance of health and wellness in the workplace is indisputable. In a 2021 survey, 79% of employees said their employer's well-being programs helped them become as productive as possible. Additionally, 79% said these programs helped them avoid getting sick. Wellness/well-being programs often provide noncash benefits, such...
Telehealth has been around for decades. In the past couple of years, however, the practice has gained immense steam. In fact, telehealth is now a core aspect of many employers' group health plans for several reasons: Telehealth can reduce health care costs, i.e., it can...
Healthy employees are best. They’re less likely to take sick days and can help reduce your health care costs. They are often more productive, focused, creative and increase staff morale. Good health is in everyone’s best interest but it’s something not typically addressed much in...
As America continues to move through the COVID-19 pandemic, we're confident we’ll emerge stronger than ever, and one of the main reasons is increased understanding of the need to support each other. By crystalizing the critical link between work and wellbeing, the past two years...