It's a good idea to start with the metrics you can easily calculate if you implemented a workplace wellness initiative. You can gain a lot of insight by simply checking with your employees such as ...

Millions of Americans, including approximately 20 percent of the workforce, provide ongoing care for older loved ones or those with chronic health conditions.This number is expected to grow, making ...

Creating a culture of well-being within an organization is a big job and takes time, money and support. Recently, I was introduced to a new concept from the not-for-profit world, "Pledge the Practice, ...

With more healthcare responsibilities falling on employees, value-added services are in high demand. As human resource professionals begin preparing for the year ahead, it's never too early to learn ...

For most people, sleeping on the job is generally frowned on. But evidence is mounting that an afternoon nap is a perfect cure for the post-lunch lull. Some of the top companies in the world - like ...

Corporate health and Wellness emerges as the fastest growing industry within the US and it gets fair press and attention. Right from large to small insurance companies in the country implemented some ...

I'll be honest with you; I am scared for our industry. It is hardly a secret that the employee benefits industry is disorganized. Sadly, things don't seem to be moving in a positive direction.

In today's corporate landscape, transparency has become a cornerstone of employee engagement and satisfaction. This principle extends to the realm of healthcare benefits, where sharing data with ...

Here is an exclusive interview with Dr. Julia Halberg, Director of Global Health, General Mills by Jonathan Edelheit. At General Mills, wellness is very important and our mission is 'Nourishing Lives' ...

On Wednesday May 29, the Departments of Labor, Treasury and Health and Human Services issued a final rule concerning wellness programs in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). There ...

I think one of the problems we are facing with the declining health of Americans is that we are trying to tackle the problem on too large of a basis; a macro level, when we should be focusing on a ...

Work and home used to have much cleaner boundaries before the introduction of 24/7 connectivity. These days we blend work with just about everything, but then compartmentalize how we view work versus ...