Survey: Americans Less Concerned About Finances In 2019
Despite the recent performance in the stock market and talks of a looming recession, Americans are less focused on their finances. According to the New Year’s Resolution Study, fewer Americans are troubled about financial issues like stagnant wages and job security than they were in 2017.
Study: iPhone Step Tracking Accurate, Distance Not So Much
A major concern of free step tracking apps has always been their accuracy, especially for administrators overseeing wellness programs with significant incentives. A new study published in npj Digital Medicine helps address the issue.
Flexible Schedules, Remote Work And Employee Loneliness
According to the 2018 State of Remote Work, loneliness is the biggest struggle when it comes to working remotely. Employers should be aware of the problem and start implementing policies to address them before they have unwell employees or any other number of issues that may result from loneliness.
Study: Overload, Trust Remain Challenges For Online Health Info Seekers
The good part of the internet is that it provides access to all sorts of information. The bad part of the internet is that it provides access to all sorts of information. The latter statement could be considered an informal finding of a recent study as it relates the health information online.
Survey Highlights Benefits Employees Find Most Financially Beneficial
80% of Americans would rather accept a job with benefits than take a job without benefits, even if it paid 30% more. With nearly 29% of employees considering switching jobs in the next year, employers should take note. Which benefit, then, should employers prioritize?
Apple Watch Incentive Drives Greater Wellness Program Engagement
Employers continue to invest significant financial resources into rewards and incentives for employee wellness programs. There are a number of best practices for incentives, and a study from RAND Corporation adds another strategy that warrants consideration from employers and health plans.
USPSTF All Adults Should Be Screened For Excessive Alcohol Use
United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) systematically reviews the evidence of effectiveness and develops recommendations for clinical preventive services. According to a new statement, all adults, including pregnant women, should be screened for unhealthy alcohol use by their primary care physicians.
Unwell Employees Cost U.S. Employers $530B In Lost Productivity
Many employers across the world are finalizing budgets for the coming year, and for some human resource professionals, this includes justifying the investment in employee wellness programs. Fortunately, a new research may provide some data to help bolster the case for these types of programs.
The 4 Types Of Health Care Consumers
A new study describes the 4 types of unique healthcare consumers, each of which possesses unique characteristics and propensities to engage with healthcare technology. The segmentation analysis helps healthcare stakeholders understand attitudes & behaviors to attract, retain, and engage consumers.