Tag Archives: employee wellness programs

It’s time to abandon the “same old, same old” workplace wellness approaches

Posted on March 28, 2012 by JenniferTurgiss

Poor health cripples a workplace. It not only impacts employees; it affects business profitability.  Factor in healthcare costs that continue to climb and it’s clear businesses need to abandon the “same old, same old” approaches when it comes to workplace … Continue reading →

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Weekly Article Roundup | 03.23.12

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Virgin HealthMiles

All the news you need from this past week. The lifecycle costs of obesity in health and financial terms: the true math Health Populi About 50% of women and men in the U.S. are projected to be obese by 2030. … Continue reading →

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Learn about Effective Incentives Practices and How Integration Maximizes Your Employee Health Strategy at Workforce Benefits 2012 Online Conference

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Virgin HealthMiles

Incentives are an important part of any employee health management strategy. But managing multiple programs and incentives structures while driving employee engagement is no easy task.  According to a recent Virgin HealthMiles survey of HR professionals, 43 percent say managing … Continue reading →

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More employers invest in larger employee health incentives, yet most still struggle to understand program impact

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Virgin HealthMiles

Last week, Fidelity Investments and the National Business Group on Health (NBGH) released a study that found more employers (73%) are using financial incentives to drive participation in their employee health and wellness programs. Incentives spending per employee is up … Continue reading →

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Fourth Annual National Employee Wellness Month Scheduled for June 2012

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Virgin HealthMiles

Virgin HealthMiles, STOP Obesity Alliance, Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease and WorldatWork Invite Corporate America to Join Month-Long Initiative and Share the Health Out-of-control healthcare costs and an unhealthy workforce put an unsustainable strain on business productivity and profitability. And … Continue reading →

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Social Reinforcement in the Workplace Works. Here’s Why.

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Tom Abshire

There’s no denying the power of social connections when it comes to improving our health. Ever wonder why it’s so powerful in the workplace? Because social reinforcement within your organization is targeted, contextual, flexible, and natural. Targeted – As workplace … Continue reading →

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Are Your Employee Health Initiatives Getting Social in 2012?

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Virgin HealthMiles

Consider your 2012 employee health and wellness initiatives for a moment. Do they include opportunities for social interaction? Ways to foster healthy social communities? They should, according to a sampling of employees across the country.  We conducted a survey of … Continue reading →

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Virgin HealthMiles and Cummins CEOs Put It All On the Line with “Beat the Chief” Challenge

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Virgin HealthMiles

CEOs Place C-Level Emphasis on Healthy Lifestyles, Battle to Burn Most Calories During 2-week Challenge Leading by example is one of the most effective ways senior leaders can show their workforce that they’re committed to helping them lead healthy lifestyles. … Continue reading →

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Virgin HealthMiles 2011 Revenues Soar by 50 Percent; Company Closes the Books on Most Successful Year in History

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Virgin HealthMiles

Outstanding Success Attracting Leading U.S. Employers Results in Doubling of Average Client Implementation [PRESS RELEASE] Leading U.S. employers are increasingly turning to effective, technology-based employee wellness programs to improve workforce health and boost business performance. The growing reliance on this … Continue reading →

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Weekly Article Roundup | 01.13.12

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Virgin HealthMiles

All the news you need from this past week. US healthcare spending rises 3.9% in 2010 Los Angeles Times A sign questioning patients about their medical insurance is posted in the emergency room of Jamaica Hospital in New York. (Seth … Continue reading →

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