Employee Wellness Programs
More employers want health-conscious workers. Learn more. Boosting wellness participation without monetary incentives. Learn more. A new report from the National Business Coalition on Health finds that employer-sponsored health plans play an integral role in administering smoking cessation benefits. Learn more.
Vending machines and cafeterias at the workplace are perks that employees enjoy. However, some health experts wonder whether the workplace contributes unhealthy eating habits by offering inexpensive and easily accessible food and snacks. Learn more. When menus and menu boards at job-site cafeterias are labeled with calorie and nutrition information, workers will likely select healthier food and snack options, reports the University of California at Berkley’s Center for Weight and Health. Learn more. Employers are upping the ante to their wellness programs as the average cash incentive has increased from $204 in 2008 to $329 in 2009, finds a recent study on incentives in corporate wellness programs. Learn more. Responding to requests from the employer community, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently launched a new Web site titled LEANWorks!, which offers metrics and advice on weight-loss programs in the workplace. Learn more. E-mail messages suggesting small ways to eat more healthfully or boost physical activity can significantly improve health habits, a new study has found. Learn more.
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