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Is My Wellness Program Effective? As stated by Harvard Business Review, the effectiveness a wellness program is varies widely based on how the organization defines and ultimately measures “well-being.” Results also vary depending on what each organizations’ goals are what behaviors they are looking to change. As stated by SHRM, wellness programs can see a Return […]

The Importance of Participation Participation is the first step employees take on their journey to adopting and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Helping employees take that first step is one of the most important factors in the success of a wellness program, and it is also paves the way for all the organizational benefits of incorporating a

No! Biometric Screenings are Not Effective Biometric screenings are short health examinations that are often used by organizations to help them measure the health of their employees. Metrics include height, weight, body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, blood cholesterol, blood sugar, and more. The data collected is then used to determine the risk level of a

Offering a Wellness Program “Why should I offer a wellness program and what are the benefits?” If you are at the point where you are asking this question, you are on the right path! The standard definition of a wellness program is, “A program intended to improve and promote health and fitness that’s offered through

A Trend that is Here to Stay We have written several articles about hybrid workforces lately, and there is a good reason for that! The term”Hybrid Workforce” is not just a current buzzword, research shows that this trend is here to stay. Remote working was gaining traction even before the COVID-19 pandemic, but employers were

What are Preventative Screenings? Many people have heard of preventive health screenings, but may not fully understand what they are. These are tests and screenings that look for diseases before symptoms are present. Preventive screenings are not only cost effective for all those involved, but they also help increase the life expectancy of patients who participate in

Mental Health and Well-Being May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In a previous blog post, we highlighted some important employee mental health statistics including: 78% of employees say that pandemic has negatively affected their mental health and well-being. 85% of employees report that newfound work-related stress is affecting their home lives. It is estimated that

What is a Hybrid Workforce? As explained by Bamboo HR, a “hybrid workforce model” is a flexible, or hybrid, work arrangement that incorporates employees who work in a single, central location (e.g., an office, store, or warehouse), employees who work remotely, and employees who alternate between in-office and remote work. To clarify, this is not

“Wellness Programs Don’t Work” As cited by SHRM, Johnson & Johnson launched its pioneering “Live for Life” initiative in 1979. This health improvement initiative was aimed at encouraging a healthy lifestyle among employees and since then, more and more employers have begun offering wellness programs. In fact, among companies with 200 or more employees, 81%