Wellable And Truth Initiative Team Up To Help Employees Quit Smoking
Wellable formally announced that it will be partnering with the EX Program, a digital smoking cessation program from the Truth Initiative, to bring industry-leading smoking cessation solutions to employers and health plans across the United States.
Employers Missing Mark On Corporate Wellness Benefit Offerings
Organizations recognize that offering wellness benefits helps attract and retain employees, as employees want and expect their companies to help with their well-being. Despite this seeming meeting of the minds, employers are still not offering the support employees want most, according to a recent survey of 1,000 employees in the U.S.
41% Of Employees Willing To Take 10% Pay Cut For Employee Wellness Program
Employees prize health and wellness, so much so they are willing to take a pay cut if it would mean having an employee wellness program at work. That’s what 41% of employees said in a Staples workplace survey. Find out the top wellness features that companies can offer!
Millennials Exercise Influence On Wellness, Health
Just as millennials are unique relative to other generations in regard to how they shop, work, and play, they are also distinct in their approach to wellness. Baby boomers may be the kings of “no pain, no gain,” but the 56 million millennials in the U.S. approach exercise and health differently.
Pain Management: Another Reason For Sleep Promotion
Pain is cited as the most common reason Americans access the health care system and a major contributor to health care costs. Fortunately, a new study provides evidence and a reminder that the body has a natural remedy to manage pain that many people fail to take advantage: sleep.
Six Months Of Paid Parental Leave Is Enough, Gates Foundation Says
In an era when companies are looking to expand their benefits to attract and retain employees, one organization says that it is reducing its generous package. The Gates Foundation announced a reduction to its paid parental leave from one year to six months, but offering $20,000 in childcare stipend.
Study: Slow Weight Loss Best For Health
Companies have widely implemented 'Biggest Losers' programs as part of their employee wellness initiatives, which tend to promote intensive weight loss and dramatically slows down participants' metabolism. A recent study in the Journal of Obesity challenged the support for this type of program.
HHS: New Physical Activity Guidelines
The U.S. Department of Human Health and Human Services released the second edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, an essential resource for employers as they design and implement physical activity programs, policies, and promotion initiatives.
Fitbit’s Newest Activity Trackers Target Corporate Wellness Market
Fitbit quietly launched two new wearable activity trackers last week, but consumers will not be able to find these trackers in the stores. The new Fitbit Inspire and Fitbit Inspire HR trackers are designed for employees to use as part of their company’s wellness programs.