Holistic Workplace Wellness

Although HDHPs have seen incredible growth since 2005, many industry professionals often assume (incorrectly) that employers are continuing to flock to these types of health plans, causing enrollment to surge. According to a new report, HDHPs growth remained relatively static this year.

A study showed that extroverted individuals and those who rely on objective logic and regimens are more likely to prefer working out at the gym, while creative people and individuals who focus more on feelings and values may be much better suited to outdoor activities such as cycling and running.

The International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP) released the “A Closer Look: 2018 Workplace Wellness Trends” report, which found certain initiatives are more popular in successful wellness programs when compared to initiatives offered by programs finding less success.

The student debt is often thought of as millennials' problem, and employers make the mistake of assuming only they will be interested in student debt benefits.

Psychology and the Good Life focuses on teaching students how to lead a happier, more satisfying life. It is the most popular course in Yale’s 316-year history.

A study found that individuals in the middle of the healthcare spending range were the most likely to participate in employee wellness programs.

According to a recent survey, 52% of employers believe their wellness programs improve their employee’s health behaviors, but only 32% of employees agree.

According to a survey from Randstad, 90% of employees said they would prefer to get a bonus or extra vacation days than have a holiday party.

This list comes from U.S. News & World Report and identifies the five employee benefits trends human resource professionals should keep an eye out for in 2018.