When the State of Nebraska launched the wellness program, called wellnessoptions to its employees and spouses, we became one of the first states to offer an integrated wellness program that is tied to ...
Workplace wellness can boost employee wellbeing and deliver meaningful business returns. But this can only happen when programs follow evidence-based best practices, which include individualized ...
The American College of Surgeons recently announced its new well-being initiative for surgeons. This wellness program has lofty goals: [The ACS] recognizes the need to foster well-being, resilience, ...
Effective as of the first day of the plan year that began on January 1, 2017, or after, employers maintaining wellness programs that collect employee health information must satisfy a new notice ...
In an increasingly competitive jobs market, employers have a vested interest in keeping their workforce fit and healthy.
When we get through the coronavirus crisis, we will continue to confront challenges to our health — and health-care system — posed by the epidemics of heart disease, diabetes and obesity. “Workplace ...
When teachers and other school staff in West Virginia walked off the job in 2018, news coverage of the historic strike focused on bread-and-butter issues like their rising health-care premiums and low ...
Holistic workplace wellness programs ensure optimal employee wellness. It’s not a good-to-do–it’s a must-do. Unlike traditional wellness programs that focus only on physical elements–such as exercise, ...
Firefighting is a demanding occupation. Considerable physical fitness and mental fortitude are required to perform an array of challenging tasks. The public belief is that firefighters, career or ...
In December 2024, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) published a fact sheet addressing how federal nondiscrimination laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), ...
Overview AI-powered platforms deliver personalized wellness experiences that improve employee engagement ...
Workplace financial wellness programs are designed to provide information and resources that help employees maximize benefits ...