Survey: Millennials More Likely To Turn To Online Health Education Than Visit Doctors
A recent survey of more than 2,000 respondents revealed that millennials are increasingly turning to online sources for health advice rather than visiting medical professionals. The proliferation of inaccurate online information could lead to increased health risks and greater costs in the long run.
HDHP-Only Plans Continue Decline At Large Employers
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.
USPTF: All Adults Should Be Screened For Illegal Drugs
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.
Employee Wellness Market To Grow to $61.7B By 2026
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.
Millennials Want Holistic Wellness Support From Employers
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.
Caregivers Need Wellness Too
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.
Survey: Despite Benefits, Employees Are Taking Less Vacations
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.
Smartphone Data May Help Identify Loneliness
Loneliness is reaching epidemic proportions, with nearly half Americans saying they feel lonely some or all of the time. Helping lonely employees feel more connected is key to addressing the problem, but it's not always easy to identify who is feeling lonely. A new study found that smartphone and Fitbit data could identify college students who were lonely with 80% accuracy.
Yale Lawsuit Highlights Risks Of Mandatory Wellness Programs
Sometimes, companies can get too heavy-handed in their promotion of better health. Case in point: Yale University was hit with a class-action lawsuit for the structure of its employee wellness program.