EEOC Issues Proposed Wellness Incentive Rules, Impacting Workplace Wellness Programs
On January 7, 2021, the EEOC finally released the proposed language revising the wellness incentive rules under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Genetic Information and Nondiscrimination Act. Barbara Zabawa, President of the Center for Health and Wellness Law, summarizes the biggest changes that could occur for workplace wellness programs.
Money Can’t Buy Happiness—But Spending It A Certain Way Might Help
Money can't buy happiness. But does it depend on how you spend it? A Popular Science article delves into the many ways that spending money optimally can increase happiness. While most material possessions don’t typically provide long-term joy, wealth can be invested in more meaningful ways that contribute to long-term happiness.
Positive Work Cultures Boosts Productivity And Health
For those that take a holistic approach to well-being, it is common knowledge that a positive attitude can lead to improved personal health. However, the benefits of positivity don’t stop there. A Harvard Business Review article covers the link between a positive work culture and better employee performance.
Not All Employee Retention Is Good: Study Explores “Reluctant Stayers”
Is there such a thing as bad employee retention? Most studies focus on the costs of unwanted turnover, from loss in productivity to expenses associated with recruitment. A new study, however, explores an often overlooked element of retention. That is, what are the costs of retaining employees that want to leave?
2021 Employee Wellness Industry Trends Report
The arrival of the new year means the release of Wellable’s 2021 Employee Wellness Industry Trends Report. This comprehensive annual report investigates and quantifies wellness strategies companies are implementing in the upcoming year, providing a guide for employers to help them create a healthy, happy, and productive workforce.
Can Artificial Intelligence Solve The Mental Health Crisis?
A report from Oracle and the research firm, Workplace Intelligence, looked at how employees around the world are struggling with mental health issues and demanding support, as well as how artificial intelligence and technology may be used as solutions.
COVID-19 Vaccine & Return To The Workplace Survey
To help organizations understand the preferences of employees in regard to returning to the workplace, Wellable surveyed working age adults across the US to explore employee willingness to have COVID-19 vaccination requirements to return to work and employee expectations of work in a post-COVID world.
New Meditation Series Coming To Netflix In 2021
For those hoping to improve their happiness and mental well-being in the New Year, Netflix will be making that task a little bit easier. In a joint venture with Headspace, the streaming service will be launching three new meditation shows in 2021.
Pulse Check: Will Employers Require COVID-19 Vaccinations?
Every month, Wellable asks a single question to its growing and dedicated community of HR and wellness professionals. December's question: Once a COVID-19 vaccine is widely available, will your organization require all employees without a qualified exemption to receive a COVID-19 vaccination before returning to the workplace?