Report: Pricing Top Criteria For Employers Selecting Wellness Vendors
We surveyed 105 health insurance brokers and published the findings in the 2018 Wellness Industry Trends Report. Employers and brokers can use the report to make better benefits decisions to ensure they are creating competitive wellness plans to address the needs of current and prospective employees
Survey: Health App, Wearable Device Adoption Tripled Since 2014
According to a new survey, “consumers continue to show strong use of digital technology for self-service care, and the numbers are rising each year.” The trend may be most evident in the rapid adoption of modern technologies to manage health and wellness, including wearable devices and mobile apps.
HDHP Use Flattens, HSAs May Become More Attractive
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.
Preferred Exercise Setting May Be Tied To Personality Traits
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.
Leadership Communication, Not Just Support, Delivers Wellness Engagement
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.
Wellable Research: 2018 Wellness Industry Trends Report
Wellable’s first proprietary research seeks to inform employers on what resources and programs companies across the country are offering employees to improve their health and how they are making those decisions by asking more than 100 health insurance brokers and wellness directors.
Survey: Employers Overestimate Wellness Program Impact
According to a survey from Willis Towers Watson, there is a disconnect between employers and employees on the impact of employee wellness programs. A majority of employers (56%) believe their well-being programs encourage employees to live a healthier lifestyle while only 32% of employees agree.
Baby Boomers Interested In Student Debt Benefits
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.
Survey: Employees Satisfied With Work-Life Balance Drops By One-Third
Despite greater focus from employers on work-life balance, the number of employees struggling with managing their professional and personal lives is increasing.