HHS: New Physical Activity Guidelines
The U.S. Department of Human Health and Human Services released the second edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, an essential resource for employers as they design and implement physical activity programs, policies, and promotion initiatives.
Fitbit’s Newest Activity Trackers Target Corporate Wellness Market
Fitbit quietly launched two new wearable activity trackers last week, but consumers will not be able to find these trackers in the stores. The new Fitbit Inspire and Fitbit Inspire HR trackers are designed for employees to use as part of their company’s wellness programs.
Top Employee Financial Wellness Programs
Check out the top employee financial wellness for 2019! The verdict: scalable programs are gaining favors while personalized options such as coaching are lagging behind. Learn more about financial wellness trends and more by downloading the 2019 Employee Wellness Industry Trends Report
Study: Caregiving Crisis Impacting Employee Productivity
A new study from HBS suggests employers are largely underestimating a “caregiving crisis” that impacts their bottom line. With nearly three quarters of U.S. employees bearing some caregiving responsibility, the breadth of the crisis impacts more individuals than other popular areas of well-being.
Survey: Wellness Programs Linked To Employee Retention, Even For Non-Participants
Employee retention is often cited as one of the top metrics uses to measure the contributions of employee wellness programs. Optum found that engagement in wellness programs was linked to greater employee retention not only among frequent participants but also among employees who opted out.
Population Health And Climate Change
Climate change isn't just a matter of keeping the planet habitable for future generations or merely a topic for environmentalists. Climate change has very real health risks for individuals across the globe, which makes it bad for business and an important cause for employers to champion.
73% Of Employees Consider Wellness Benefits When Choosing Employer
A survey from OfficeTeam suggests that wellness benefits are a must have. In fact, 73% of professionals said a company's health and wellness offerings influence their decision to work there, and 37% said that their decision is influenced a “great deal” by the wellness benefits an employer offers.
More Employers Encouraging Employees To Work When They Feel Awake
Should night owls be expected to work from 9 to 5? New research suggests that companies and employees fare better if individuals are allowed to work according to their biological clock.
Consumer Reports: Not All Medical Screenings Are Created Equal
Consumer Reports nicely summarizes what everyone should know about medical screenings: some may be life-saving, but others can waste time and money as well as pose risks. Employers would be wise to keep this in mind before incorporating biometric screenings into their wellness programs.