Holistic workplace wellness programs ensure optimal employee wellness. It’s not a good-to-do–it’s a must-do. Unlike traditional wellness programs that focus only on physical elements–such as exercise, ...

Employer wellness plans are gaining wider acceptance as a way to help employees manage their health. There doesn’t seem to be a corporate standard, so the level of information employees are asked to ...

Many employee benefits such as paid time off for illnesses, vacation or other needs are federally entrenched in work culture. But as new generations of professionals enter the workforce with needs ...

Worksite wellness programs have grown in popularity because they improve worker productivity and reduce health care costs. Traditionally focused on physical activity, nutrition and smoking cessation, ...

1) Prioritize work-life balance. Encourage employees to set clear boundaries around work hours and workload expectations. Encourage breaks throughout the day and discourage overworking or working ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – People who walk enough to meet or exceed physical activity recommendations may be less likely to die early than those who only walk a little, new research shows. The ...

When it comes to productivity and morale in the office, more businesses are providing workplace wellness programs as part of their day to day operations. Working in any business environment is often ...

It’s tough to take issue with the idea of workplace wellness programs, but a new book — through analytics and data — does just that. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act authorized funds for ...

Employees at many companies are urged to take advantage of free wellness programs focused on mindfulness, life coaching, better sleep and many other issues. Too bad most won't actually boost their ...

An Oxford researcher measured the effect of popular workplace mental health interventions, and discovered little to none. By Ellen Barry Employee mental health services have become a billion-dollar ...

Once, at a previous job, just after our annual insurance reenrollment presentation, I noticed that mental health deductibles were no longer offered in my insurance renewal options. I contacted my HR ...