Employers are increasingly focused on addressing the needs of “the whole employee” within their benefits offerings, integrating emotional, financial, social and career well-being with physical health, according to the 2017 Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey.

Gallagher Benefit Services Inc., AJG’s employee benefits consulting and brokerage unit, surveyed 4,226 employers and found that more are taking a holistic approach to their wellness programs, as demonstrated by the increase in programs now covering financial well-being (34 percent), volunteer opportunities (28 percent) and community engagement (27 percent).

And it’s not just about trying to keep workers physically healthy. While reducing health care costs remains the main driver for offering a wellness program (60 percent), employers also cite investing in the organization’s culture (43 percent) and improving employees’ work experience and satisfaction (37 percent) as other top motivators for having such benefits.

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Katie Kuehner-Hebert

Katie Kuehner-Hebert is a freelance writer based in Running Springs, Calif. She has more than three decades of journalism experience, with particular expertise in employee benefits and other human resource topics.