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Whiteboard Wednesday: The Hidden Costs Of Wellness Spreadsheets
When the total costs of self-service programs are included in the decision-making process, employers may reconsider running wellness challenges internally and think about reallocating the freed capacity to higher value areas.
Study: HDHPs Gain Favor With Employers And Employees
A recently report from Benefitfocus provided some insights on the rise of high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) in the workplace through an analysis of actual open enrollment data from more than a million consumers across more than 500 large employers. Here are a few highlights from the report.
Whiteboard Wednesday: Math Behind Reducing Blood Testing
This week's Whiteboard Wednesday (WW) session is on the math behind reducing blood testing and why employers should not conduct broad-based blood testing via biometric screenings. WW videos are meant to be short so this one focuses on the impact of over-testing from a mathematical perspective.
Study: “Sham” Meditation App Has Same Effect As Real One
Many employers and individuals support mindful meditation for the numerous health benefits it is believed to yield practitioners, including reducing stress and improving critical thinking. However, a study published BMC Psychology calls into question the efficacy of meditation technologies.
Whiteboard Wednesday: Employee Wellness Rewards
Employers invest significant financial resources in the form of rewards or prizes for participating in an employee wellness programs. It only makes sense for organizations to create reward structures that provide the greatest “bang for the buck.” Here are 3 pro tips to make the most of your budget!
Study: Do Wearable Devices Help Reduce Sitting Time?
Employers have turned to wearable devices as part of employee wellness programs to mitigate the risks of sitting, but very limited research has been conducted on their efficacy. Fortunately, a new study sought to fully understand how wearable devices can be used to reduce sitting time.
Whiteboard Wednesday: ROI vs. VOI
Whiteboard Wednesdays are short-form video posts from Wellable on important topics to know for employee health and wellness professionals. Check out this video on how to measure wellness program success and the differences between return on investment (ROI) and value on investment (VOI).
Study: Opioid Crisis Cost U.S. Employers $702B
A study found the opioid crisis caused the American economy to lose nearly a million workers, 12.1 billion work hours, and $702 billion. The study reviewed the impact the opioid epidemic had on labor force participation and output between 1999 and 2015, making the average annual loss $43.9 billion.
Study: Standing Desks May Have Negative Effects
Although numerous studies suggest that the health benefits of standing desks are less significant than the hype, employers continue to invest in upgrading office furniture to promote standing over sitting in hopes to recoup the investment from lower healthcare costs.