Holistic Workplace Wellness

A recent Optum study reveals that more than twice as many employers are looking to increase their investments in employee health and wellness. This suggests that wellness programs are quickly becoming a differentiator in a competitive employment market.

In partnership with legendary guitar maker Fender, Zappos now offers employees an exciting new wellness benefit. Called Strum for the Sole, the program gives more than 1,500 employees access to an onsite “jam room” at its Las Vegas facility.

For the second year in a row, fewer large employers are offering HDHPs as the only option for employees, expected to be down to 25% in 2020 from 39% in 2018.

To address the growing problem of illegal drug use, the U.S. Preventive Service Task Force recently drafted a recommendation that all adults in the country should be screened for drugs, regardless of their risk factors.

Corporate wellness programs are growing around the world, and the forecast is for that trend to continue. A study predicts that the global market for corporate wellness services will grow 9% annually between 2018 and 2026 to $61.7 billion.

At 92 million strong, millennials are the largest generation ever in the United States. This means their opinions and concerns about the workplace get mindshare with alert employers.

When employers think about wellness benefits, they usually have their employees’ well-being in mind. However, companies should also consider the impact an employee’s loved ones may have on their health, especially when those loved ones are in poor health.

Dedication to work is a good quality for employees, but taking time off for leisure is critical for their health and company success.  This is why employers should take their vacation policy and its utilization into consideration when thinking about employee well-being and productivity.

What makes people happy? Is it love? Money? A new study takes a slightly different angle: can exercise make you happy? Specifically, can it make you happier than money?