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.
Even ignoring predictive analytics results, common sense says wellness savings are real, writes Mike Tinney, CEO of Fitness Interactive Experience.
Steer clear if you're looking for an ROI, says Al Lewis, president of the Disease Management Purchasing Consortium.
Four experts weigh in on whether or not they deliver enough return on investment.
In fact, the programs lose 50 cents on the dollar, says Soeren Mattke, senior scientist at the nonpartisan research organization.
Those that are unsuccessful may fail to determine the program's benchmarks, goals, and vision.
Lots of little changes aimed at enhancing employee engagement and mindfulness can create a big payoff.
