Employers & HR Leaders

Most workplace wellness programs fail — not because of budget, but because of design. Learn the research-backed components that actually reduce absenteeism, cut healthcare costs, and drive lasting employee behavior change.

Corporate health coaching is no longer optional; it’s a smart investment. Learn how to launch a program that improves employee health, retention, and ROI.

The major determinants of good health lie outside of the healthcare system. Health and wellbeing are shaped by a wide array of influences like where we are born, live, work, learn and play. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identifies five social determinants of health that include: 1.) access to quality healthcare and 2.) education, 3.) social and community support, 4.) economic stability and 5.) the built environment. At the center of improving outcomes for individuals and communities — are community centers that offer programs to address the health and well-being of local residents. With a plethora of programs and activities, it can be challenging for centers to educate members on all that’s available to them. Here are three steps that can help community centers attract, engage, and keep community members on track with an effective community wellness program. Step One: Provide motivating educational programs Motivating educational programs are the cornerstone of sustained engagement in community wellness initiatives. Here’s how community centers can make their educational offerings more compelling and effective: Personalization is Key People are more likely to engage with content that feels tailored to their specific needs and interests. Personalized educational programs can address individual health goals, preferences, and schedules, making the experience more relevant and engaging. How to Implement Personalization: Assess Member Needs: Use surveys or assessments to understand the health goals and interests of your community members. Tailored Content: Create content that caters to various demographics and health concerns. For example, offer different programs for young

Substance use disorder affects roughly 1 in 5 working adults — yet most cases go unidentified and unsupported. Here’s what HR teams need to know about the scope, the cost, and what employers can actually do about it.

It’s important for employees to know that they are not alone. Time to read: 3 minutes By Clark Lagemann One in seven Americans will face a substance use disorder in their lifetime. And according to a recent survey, the pandemic has exacerbated substance use for employees. Among workers struggling with addiction or substance abuse issues, more than one-third say it has affected their work more since the pandemic began. So what can employers do to help if they don’t know their employee is struggling? Synopsis: Among workers struggling with addiction or substance abuse issues, more than one-third say it has affected their work more since the pandemic began. Many employees are afraid to say they need help. Substance use in the workplace results in absenteeism, lost productivity, and additional healthcare expenses. Personal costs to individual employees include missed work resulting in lost wages among all the other health and lifestyle side effects of substance use. Click here to read the full article.   For contributed media inquiries, contact: Kristin Hege kristin@conveycommsagency.com 480-540-6496

Our new reality has created new barriers to better health for employees who once thrived in onsite wellness programs. Time to read: 3 minutes By Clark Lagemann The acceleration of remote-hybrid work has created new barriers to health for employees who thrived with traditional, onsite wellness programs. As impediments to better health increase, unhealthy lifestyles such as inactivity, poor diet, stress, inadequate sleep, addictions, and associated health risks such as depression, may be exacerbated. How can benefits brokers and managers help companies and individuals navigate wellness and behavior change options in a way that promotes lasting change? Synopsis: Why brokers should offer digital coaching to address mounting health and wellness issues. How cognitive behavioral training can increase engagement and retention in programs to improve mental health. The importance of offering behavior change programs to support mental health initiatives. The ROI of behavior change programs for both the employee- and employer-paid programs as well as how programs contribute to the reduction of health spend. Click here to read the full article.   For contributed media inquiries, contact: Kristin Hege kristin@conveycommsagency.com 480-540-6496

Employees dealing with the relentless stress of the pandemic are increasingly turning to drugs and alcohol to take the edge off. Time to read: 3 minutes By Paola Peralta Synopsis: Even in the face of office re-openings and the imminent return of the world as we once knew it, the uptick in employees grappling with substance use isn’t likely to subside. By June of last year, 13% of Americans reported starting or increasing their substance use as a way to cope with stress or emotions related to COVID-19, according to the CDC. At-risk employees are spelling trouble for workplace productivity. “When there’s a stigma it means you probably don’t want to get help.” Avidon Health released LivingClear to address the need for new, discreet solutions for SUD. Click here to read the full article.   For contributed media inquiries, contact: Kristin Hege kristin@conveycommsagency.com 480-540-6496