Workplace wellness

The Company Who Wants New York To Know Their Health

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Tuesday, November 6, 2018

The Longevity Lab provided free cholesterol and diabetic testing to the general public between 8 AM - 8 PM.

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  • The Longevity Lab provided free cholesterol and diabetic testing to the general public between 8 AM - 8 PM.
  • 'The Future Of Digital Health' looked to how we manage our health and wellness in the digital era now and where we envision the wellness arena will expand to.
  • LetsGetChecked is offering the people of New York and further afield the necessary tools to prioritize their wellness through their at home testing kits.
  • By empowering people to use technology to better control their health, LetsGetChecked is revolutionizing healthcare by making it open and patient-led.

Welltrinsic Sleep Network Debuts Online Sleep Wellness Program

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Friday, November 2, 2018

That's why the Welltrinsic Sleep Network has launched the Welltrinsic Sleep Wellness Program to offer corporations, small business owners, and human resources professionals a turnkey platform to help educate employees about the importance of healthy sleep and provide tools to improve their sleep.

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  • That's why the Welltrinsic Sleep Network has launched the Welltrinsic Sleep Wellness Program to offer corporations, small business owners, and human resources professionals a turnkey platform to help educate employees about the importance of healthy sleep and provide tools to improve their sleep.
  • "Although sleep is essential for health and productivity, sleep wellness is often excluded from workplace wellness programs," said Welltrinsic President and CEO Dr. Lawrence Epstein, a board-certified sleep medicine physician.
  • Designed by sleep medicine physicians, the Welltrinsic Sleep Wellness Program addresses these problems by allowing employees to:
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  • The Welltrinsic Sleep Network, a subsidiary of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, is a sleep medicine education and services group.

Global Corporate Wellness Market Report 2018: Analysis & Forecast by End Use, Service, Category & Region 2017-2025

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Friday, November 2, 2018

The "Corporate Wellness Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By End Use, By Service (Health Risk Assessment, Nutrition & Weight Management), By Category, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2018 - 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Corporate Wellness Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By End Use, By Service (Health Risk Assessment, Nutrition & Weight Management), By Category, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2018 - 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The market is estimated to expand at a CAGR of 6.8% during the forecast period.
  • Rising demand for corporate wellness activities due to increased insurance costs that result in financial burden on employers is driving the market.
  • The corporate wellness initiatives target particular health risk factors such as stress, obesity, smoking, diet, lack of exercise, etc.

Faced with Record-Low Unemployment, More Employers Are Investing in Employee Benefits Rather than Reducing Costs

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Thursday, November 1, 2018

And nearly half (45 percent) of employers chose not to increase employee cost sharing of healthcare benefits.

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  • And nearly half (45 percent) of employers chose not to increase employee cost sharing of healthcare benefits.
  • The 2018 Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey uncovered best practices that address employees' total wellbeing, which will positively impact organizational retention and recruitment efforts."
  • The Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey found forward-thinking employers are taking a more holistic view of employee wellbeing and developing strategies that both engage and appeal to their team.
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs): 70 percent of employers provide access to EAPs, which is an 11 percent jump from 2017.

Transamerica Releases Findings on Workplace Wellness Programs

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Tuesday, October 23, 2018

BALTIMORE, Oct. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Transamerica announced today the availability of "Impact of Employee Health on Business Success," a research paper that provides analysis and recommendations for creating effective workplace wellness programs.

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  • BALTIMORE, Oct. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Transamerica announced today the availability of "Impact of Employee Health on Business Success," a research paper that provides analysis and recommendations for creating effective workplace wellness programs.
  • "The potential rewards for businesses that embrace workplace wellness are not limited to employee health cost savings.
  • "Workplace wellness programs can be organized into lifestyle management and disease management silos.
  • Employer workplace wellness programs are just one component to enhancing employee health, and not the sole solution to this complex problem," he said.

Workplace mental health expert Bill Howatt to join the Conference Board of Canada

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Monday, October 22, 2018

OTTAWA, Oct. 22, 2018 /CNW/ -The Conference Board of Canada is pleased to announce that one of Canada's top experts in workplace productivity and mental health, Dr. Bill Howatt , will join the organization in November.

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  • OTTAWA, Oct. 22, 2018 /CNW/ -The Conference Board of Canada is pleased to announce that one of Canada's top experts in workplace productivity and mental health, Dr. Bill Howatt , will join the organization in November.
  • As the Chief of Research, Workforce Productivity, Dr. Howatt will lead the Board's applied research programs in workplace wellness, mental health, and workforce productivity.
  • "I look forward to building on the Conference Board's solid foundation of research on issues of workplace wellness and productivity," said Dr. Howatt.
  • Dr. Howatt is a behavioural scientist with over 30 years of experience in the field of mental health, addiction, and human resources consulting.

Louisiana Healthcare Connections Recognized For Workplace Wellness Programs

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Wednesday, October 10, 2018

The award is presented to Louisiana employers that demonstrate a commitment to programs that support health and wellness in the workplace.

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  • The award is presented to Louisiana employers that demonstrate a commitment to programs that support health and wellness in the workplace.
  • As a Well-Ahead Louisiana Level 2 Worksite Wellspot, Louisiana Healthcare Connections was recognized by the LBGH for its efforts to promote workplace wellness through unique programs that incentivize employees for healthy behaviors.
  • Established to deliver quality healthcare through local, regional and community-based partners, Louisiana Healthcare Connections is a Healthy Louisiana Plan headquartered in Baton Rouge, La.
  • Because Louisiana Healthcare Connections believes healthy is a way of life, its members benefit from programs and services designed for their personal well-being.

Bisk Best-In-Class Wellness Program Earns First Place In Annual Cigna Well-Being Award

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Tuesday, October 2, 2018

TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Online program management company, Bisk was selected as a first place winner of the annual Cigna Well-Being Award.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Online program management company, Bisk was selected as a first place winner of the annual Cigna Well-Being Award.
  • This award demonstrates the company's strong commitment to improving the health and wellness of its employees through a workplace wellness program.
  • "Bisk is honored to be recognized for our remarkable wellness program," said Misty Brown, Vice President of Communications and Culture.
  • Cigna maintains sales capability in 30 countries and jurisdictions, and has more than 95 million customer relationships throughout the world.

Justworks and ClassPass Join Forces to Redefine Corporate Wellness for the Millennial Workforce

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Monday, October 1, 2018

The partnership is a result of the companies' shared understanding that traditional corporate wellness programs have become stale, uninspiring, and one-size-fits-all.

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  • The partnership is a result of the companies' shared understanding that traditional corporate wellness programs have become stale, uninspiring, and one-size-fits-all.
  • Both ClassPass and Justworks take a tech-forward approach to deliver services through the type of simple and inviting platforms that millennials in the workforce have grown accustomed to.
  • In teaming up with ClassPass, we are able to create a better, more accessible wellness program for this millennial workforce, and the growing businesses trying to attract and retain millennial talent."
  • Companies who choose to offer ClassPass through Justworks will have the flexibility to decide how much they contribute to their employees' ClassPass membership each month.

Healthstat Earns National Quality Accreditation for Onsite Wellness and Health Programs

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Thursday, September 27, 2018

At Waukesha alone, employees and their families to the tune of $1.8 million saved have recognized the value of onsite services.

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  • At Waukesha alone, employees and their families to the tune of $1.8 million saved have recognized the value of onsite services.
  • The health-conscious spirit of the organization is underscored by its commitment to companies focused on providing their employees access to the best health and wellness programs.
  • The NCQA Wellness & Health Promotion (WHP) Accreditation is a comprehensive assessment of full-service wellness providers.
  • "If companies embrace the value proposition, wellness programs will result in improved health, enlightenment, and education."