Holistic Workplace Wellness

Described as an occupational phenomenon and not to be confused with general stress, WHO is officially recognizing burnout as a medical condition.

It’s commonly thought that employees are increasingly dissatisfied with their healthcare plan, but a new survey of 29,000 commercial health plan members suggests this may not be the case.

When employers talk about wellness and its role in productivity, few mention or consider environmental health. A new study suggests they should.

Companies are looking at innovative offerings as part of their wellness programs with genetic testing being one that is gaining some traction. Should genetic testing at work go mainstream?

Even as employees push for the ability to work remotely, some companies resist, concerned that employees who don’t come to the office on a regular basis are less productive. A recent study of Google employees eases that fear but raises another one.

The number of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) is growing rapidly, with no signs of slowing down. This is just another sign pointing towards employees' desire for more financial wellness.

A recent survey found that companies are spending more on employee wellness programs than in the past, especially on the financial incentives used to increase program participation.

Studies have shown yoga's many physical benefits, such as alleviating back pain and insomnia, but few looked at the effects of yoga at decreasing stress in the workplace - until now.

Companies are pumping up their benefits offerings, but as new generations of employees enter the workforce and as current employees’ needs change, the benefits that were once popular can become less so, as employees demand new perks.