Well-Being & Engagement
Will Your Wellness Program Be Compliant in 2014?
There are some changes set to happen on January 1, 2014 that could result in a penalty if your wellness program isn’t ready and prepared for them.
> Keep ReadingAddressing Obesity Through Your Workplace Wellness Program
Employees who are overweight or obese can reduce your company’s productivity, increase health care costs, and are at risk for even more serious and costly health complications in the future. Targeting obesity in the workplace is one of the most important strategies for employers looking to improve employee health and lower medical costs. The Risks…
> Keep ReadingFinal ACA Regulations on Workplace Wellness Programs Released
On May 29, 2013, the Department of Labor, Health and Human Services and the Treasury released final regulations that implement ACA’s nondiscrimination requirements for wellness programs. The final regulations clarify and reorganize the rules outlined in previous proposed regulations. They are intended to ensure that every individual participating in a wellness program can receive the full amount of…
> Keep ReadingCommunity Hospice Staff Takes Health One Step at a Time
The article, published in the April 2013 edition of the Jacksonville Hospital News and Healthcare Report, takes a look at how Community Hospice of Northeast Florida is promoting healthy behaviors and lifestyle choices by “addressing the whole person” with their comprehensive wellness program implemented by The Bailey Group. It Starts with a Commitment It all…
> Keep ReadingWellness Initiative Ideas to Promote an Active Lifestyle
You can build your wellness program to address any number of goals or problem areas. Consider these programs and incentives that can help your employees develop healthy habits and lead a more active lifestyle.
> Keep ReadingWellness Initiatives to Promote Heart Health
Use your wellness program as a means to help employees learn about heart health and how to reduce their risk of future heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and also a common factor in disabilities. Fortunately, the risk of heart disease can be reduced – but many individuals…
> Keep ReadingFinancial and Physical Wellness Go Hand in Hand
You have probably heard of the significant benefits associated with workplace wellness programs; perhaps you have even implemented one in your organization. What many employers (and others) don’t realize is that financial wellness is just as important as physical wellness. In fact, employees who struggle from financial trouble are often more likely to have less…
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