Wellness challenges target one small behavior, encouraging participants to repeat the action, gradually building in quantity or intensity, to develop a healthy habit.
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Most workplace wellness programs today use incentives as a tool to drive engagement and behavior change. As incentive programs become more sophisticated, it is imperative that the program is optimized to benefit the recipient (the employee) and the sponsor (the employer). Most importantly, the program needs to be simple to explain, fair and reasonable to all employees, and practical to administer.
How Wearable Devices and Digital Tools Are Tackling America’s Physical Inactivity Crisis
Physical inactivity is one of the most pressing public health challenges facing the United States today. According to the CDC, Nearly half of American adults fall short of the recommended 150 minutes of moderate physical activity per week. The result? Increased rates of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes,...
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The Future of Health Promotion—Integrating Social Connection into Population Health Strategies
The Urgency of Addressing Social Disconnection
The growing crisis of loneliness and social isolation is more than just a social issue—it’s a public health emergency. According to the U.S. Surgeon General’s 2023 Advisory, the health consequences of loneliness are comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day, increasing risks for premature death, heart disease, and mental...Top Employee Wellness Program Trends for 2025
As organizations increasingly recognize the connection between employee well-being and productivity, workplace wellness programs are rapidly evolving. In 2025, the focus is shifting toward personalized, holistic practices powered by data and technology. Organizations that integrate these cutting-edge approaches will foster healthier workforces and enhance engagement, retention, and overall performance.
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Personalization through Data and Insights
Advancements in data...How Wellness Programs Support the 3 Stages of Prevention
Wellness programs, at their core, focus on the adoption and maintenance of healthy behaviors. Adopting a strategy focusing on prevention has a major impact on the success of a wellness program. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) categorizes prevention activities into three stages: Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary. By addressing health...
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Building a Sustainable Wellness Program for Long-Term Success
In the evolving competitive landscape of modern organizations, employee well-being has emerged as a crucial employee benefit to improve productivity, employee retention, and recruit new employees. With the realization that a healthy workforce leads to a healthy bottom line, organizations are increasingly investing in wellness programs. However, the challenge lies not just in implementing a...
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3 Ways to Measure Behavior Change
Whether quitting smoking, losing weight, or increasing physical activity, changing behavior is challenging. Behavior change is the process of modifying or altering our actions, habits, or attitudes toward achieving a specific goal. Habits are powerful. With about 40% of our everyday behavior repeated in the form of habits, they shape our very existence and,...
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The 8 Dimensions of Well-being: A Holistic Approach to a Balanced and Healthy Life
Well-being is an evolving concept with interconnected dimensions that provide the foundation for a fulfilling life. Physical, emotional, social, intellectual, environmental, occupational, financial, and spiritual well-being are the common dimensions.
Using Wellness Programs to Combat COVID-19
With more than 68,400 confirmed cases,1 the United States is now experiencing a wave of COVID-19 (coronavirus) cases. Nearly every type of business has been impacted. Many are combating the spread with timely initiatives to keep their employees and clients healthy.
“The best way to prevent and slow down transmission,” according to the WHO, “is be...
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Your Wellness Portal: Mobile Web or App
Many articles have been written about the pros and cons of mobile web versus native app. Each method of designing and building a mobile solution comes with its own set of benefits and drawbacks. To choose the right approach, it is important to understand the key differences between the two and then to prioritize your...
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