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Do Companies Get Their Money’s Worth from ‘Wellness’?

Do Companies Get Their Money’s Worth from ‘Wellness’?

Many companies plan to continue or expand financial incentives over the next three to five years; however, the effects of such programs are largely unknown.

By David McCann | April 19, 2019

Existing Wellness Programs Don’t Impress Workers

Workplace Issues

Existing Wellness Programs Don’t Impress Workers

Just one-third of employees say the programs encourage healthier lifestyles: survey.

By David McCann | February 22, 2018

Wellness Programs: Tell Us What You Think

Wellness Programs: Tell Us What You Think

Where do you stand on the cost effectiveness and utility of workplace wellness programs?

By CFO Staff | October 28, 2015

Belief in Wellness Savings May Require Leap of Faith, but They’re Real

Human Capital & Careers

Belief in Wellness Savings May Require Leap of Faith, but They’re Real

Even ignoring predictive analytics results, common sense says wellness savings are real, writes Mike Tinney, CEO of Fitness Interactive Experience.

By Mike Tinney | June 3, 2015

Obamacare’s Worst Idea: Support for Wellness Programs

Human Capital & Careers

Obamacare’s Worst Idea: Support for Wellness Programs

Steer clear if you're looking for an ROI, says Al Lewis, president of the Disease Management Purchasing Consortium.

By Al Lewis | June 3, 2015

Are Wellness Programs Cost Effective?

Workplace Issues

Are Wellness Programs Cost Effective?

Four experts weigh in on whether or not they deliver enough return on investment.

By David McCann | June 3, 2015

Claims of Wellness Cost Savings Are Overblown: RAND

Human Capital & Careers

Claims of Wellness Cost Savings Are Overblown: RAND

In fact, the programs lose 50 cents on the dollar, says Soeren Mattke, senior scientist at the nonpartisan research organization.

By Soeren Mattke | June 3, 2015

Wellness Programs Work if Properly Designed

Human Capital & Careers

Wellness Programs Work if Properly Designed

Those that are unsuccessful may fail to determine the program's benchmarks, goals, and vision.

By Michael Booth | June 3, 2015

Is Health-Care Reform Really Hurting Companies’ Performance?

Risk & Compliance

Is Health-Care Reform Really Hurting Companies’ Performance?

No, say their human-resources leaders. Not even the individual mandate is having an impact.

By David McCann | March 13, 2014

Feds Deal a Blow to Wellness Programs

Feds Deal a Blow to Wellness Programs

New regulations could make certain programs more costly and, worse, hinder them from achieving goals that can reduce a company’s health-care costs.

By David McCann | May 30, 2013

Weighty Delusion Could Hike Health Costs

Human Capital & Careers

Weighty Delusion Could Hike Health Costs

Most employees think they are in good health, but more than half of them are wrong.

By David McCann | February 7, 2013

Smart Choices, Smart Workers

Workplace Issues

Smart Choices, Smart Workers

Readers comment on stories about open-plan office design, swap futures, shareholder value, and wellness programs from &splt;i>CFO&splt;/i> and CFO.com.

By CFO Readers | February 7, 2013

Worker Delusion Hikes Health-care Costs

Human Capital & Careers

Worker Delusion Hikes Health-care Costs

Most employees think their health is just fine, but more than half of them are wrong.

By David McCann | January 10, 2013

Nine Reasons Why Wellness Works

Human Capital & Careers

Nine Reasons Why Wellness Works

Point: Done well, worksite wellness efforts can generate enormous health-care savings.

By Larry S. Chapman | January 4, 2013

Beware the Tax Traps of Wellness Programs

Beware the Tax Traps of Wellness Programs

Because employee rewards under the programs are often considered nominal, many employers overlook the tax implications.

By Gary Quintiere and Elizabeth Drake | May 21, 2012