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Saving money for the things we want is a well-understood concept. If you want to buy a TV or go on vacation, you’ll have to save up for it. Simply put, you can’t expect future expenses to pay for themselves.
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Heart disease has been the leading cause of death for Americans for 73 years. Year after year it gets more prevalent as many people continue to indulge in unhealthy lifestyle choices such as physical inactivity, smoking, alcohol use and unhealthy diets. Creating a workplace culture that supports employees’ physical health…
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Earlier this month the U.S. marked the one-year anniversary of public shutdowns related to COVID-19. No one could have expected that the pandemic would last this long, but many have been encouraged to see parts of the country start to open up again due to lower infection rates and the…
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Wednesday, 17 February 2021 10:17
Which Vaccination Phase Are Your Employees In?
Written by Kristen Russell
As of February 14th, 37.5 million Americans and 630,000 Coloradans have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Now that vaccination is available, we’ve been getting more questions about when a plan member can get it and how they go about doing so. What’s the best way to…
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As the first doses of the COVID vaccine are arriving in Colorado and across the country, questions are being raised by employers about their health plans and office safety procedures. Our partners at Alera Group have issued guidance on what employers should be doing now to prepare themselves and their…
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With the COVID-19 threat growing in Colorado every day and flu season quickly approaching, there are many questions to consider. What is the difference between the two? Can you have the flu and COVID-19 at the same time? Should you still get a flu shot?
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Friday, 21 February 2020 10:56
The Missing Ingredient in Wellness Programs
Written by Scott Nitowski
Are you wondering how to start an impactful wellness program? Or maybe you are frustrated that your existing wellness program doesn’t seem to be getting traction? Perhaps you are missing a key ingredient in the recipe for success. Come learn how to shift the wellness paradigm within your organization during…
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Friday, 05 April 2019 09:03
The Challenges of Implementing and Sustaining Wellness Programs
Written by Scott Nitowski
Is your organization looking to implement a workplace wellness program? Has your company's wellness program faded or become stale? If so, now is the perfect time to design, reclaim and refresh your wellness program. As a part of our continued webinar series, we’ll be focusing on the challenges of implementing…
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Most Employers running a wellness program already have their 2019 game plan in place. For those that don’t, or if you are just starting to implement a program, here are some top thoughts and trends to consider.
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Monday, 23 July 2018 13:06
Does Your Wellness Plan Reflect the Latest EEOC Rule Change?
Written by Juliet Fitzgibbons
Employers with 15 or more employees whose wellness program include biometric testing or health risk assessments (HRAs) may need to reconsider their wellness incentives, as changes to the rules governing either of these wellness plan features go into effect January 1, 2019.
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With a new year just beginning and resolutions in full swing, the idea of Well-being and Wellness jumps into the limelight once again. This time, our focus becomes on keeping this conversation going all year long in partnering with employers of all sizes in the exploration of company wellness programs.…
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Monday, 30 October 2017 20:39
A Key 2017 Workplace Trend: Financial Wellness Programs
Written by Tonya Young
Typically when we think of employer wellness programs, we think of things like biometric screenings and health risk assessments. But recent research shows that financial worries are a top stressor in many Americans’ lives. At first glance, the financial problems of the workforce may seem of a personal nature and…
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Employers are constantly looking for ways to create effective, value-driven wellness programs for employees. Wearables, such as various Fitbits (Charge 2, Blaze and Alta HR) and the Garmin Vivoactive, or watches from Apple or Samsung, have become a common motivational tool for employers who are implementing wellness programs. A recent…
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These days, most companies have some sort of worksite wellness program, whether it’s a monthly wellness newsletter, an annual health fair, or weekly exercise challenges. At Fall River, for example, we participate in weekly Fitbit challenges, which definitely encourages us to log more steps every day! When you think about…
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