HR & People Operations

Workplace mental health
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Avidon Health Team

The Hidden Costs of Ignoring Workplace Mental Health

The Silent Crisis: Mental Health in the Workplace

In today’s fast-paced and demanding work environments, mental health has emerged as a critical issue. Employees are grappling with increased stress, anxiety, and burnout, impacting their overall well-being and productivity.

Employee wellness programs
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Avidon Health Team

10 Key Features of Successful Employee Wellness Programs

As we navigate the complexities of modern work, employee wellness has emerged as a critical factor in attracting and retaining top talent. This comprehensive guide explores the 10 key features of successful wellness programs, including holistic approaches, accessibility, leadership support, personalization, and more.

Wellness program incentives
Article
Bryan Noar

Wellness Program Incentives – A Double-Edged Sword

Wellness Program Incentives  Rewarding employees for completing wellness program activities has become standard practice within the corporate wellness industry. According to data from the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), nearly 60% of employers were already using incentives to drive wellness program engagement in 2022, doling out an average of over $700 per employee for completing incentivized wellness activities. . That’s a lot of money, so it begs the following question … Do incentives really make enough of a difference to produce a positive ROI? When it comes to participation, the answer is a resounding Yes. When The RAND Corporation conducted in-depth research regarding wellness programs a few years ago, they found that incentivized wellness programs achieve double the participation rate of non-incentivized programs. Not surprising really – after all, most of us were trained to react to incentives by our parents. “If you finish your homework I’ll give you a treat,” etc. But the real question is, do these incentives really work to create healthier, happier, more productive employees? This question has caused much debate and controversy over the years. On one side of the argument about the efficacy of incentives are those who point to the increased detection of undiagnosed health problems due to higher participation rates in health screenings. There are also those who believe that if you can get someone to do something for three weeks, it becomes a habit. [Sidenote: This is an urban legend; research shows that it typically takes anywhere from 18 to

employee engagement programs
Article
Bryan Noar

Employee Wellness: 10 Ways to Optimize Wellness Program Engagement

Want to create a truly engaging employee wellness program? Look beyond the basics and focus on understanding your employees’ unique needs. Involve leadership, ensure inclusivity, communicate effectively, and make wellness fun and rewarding. Discover 10 actionable tips to optimize your wellness program and foster a healthier, happier workforce.

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