Not all wellness programs motivate in healthy or effective ways. This article explores common missteps—like penalties and one‑size‑fits‑all approaches—and highlights how meeting employees where they are leads to more meaningful, sustainable engagement in wellbeing.
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Financial Wellness Woes?
It’s easy to see how important being physically active and eating well are to our overall health. Another pillar of wellness that’s not so obvious (but extremely important) is maintaining healthy finances.
Why Discounts Alone Don’t Engage Employees
We all know someone who’s joined a discount gym. “It’s only $10 per month,” they said. “What have I got to lose?” If this model is proof of anything, it’s that the enticement of a discount isn’t a behavior modifier. Sure, when there are health and fitness clubs in the world charging up to $200 monthly, getting access to cardio and strength equipment for just an Alexander Hamilton seems like a no-brainer. So why aren’t you going?
How to Engage Millennials in the Workforce
Millennials now make up a large portion of the workforce and bring different expectations around health, flexibility, and work‑life balance. How can your wellness program better engage and support your Millennial workforce?
Health Literacy and Why It’s Critical to You
Affecting one’s ability to manage their medical needs and decisions, Health Literacy is the capacity to understand medical information and services in order to make the best decisions for your own wellness. And here’s why it should matter to you.
How Smoking Affects Nutrition
Smoking affects more than just your lung health. Take the first step toward a tobacco-free life through education: do you know how a smoking habit affects your food consumption?