From technology advances (especially those in the wearable-tech space) to increased corporate interest and more media coverage, workplace well-being programs are on everyone's minds these days.
Employees trust the behavior, not just the words, of senior leadership which is why they must be leading the charge as visible contributors to the culture of health.
With nearly 7,000 employees across three campuses on varying shift schedules, the University of Louisville began the 21st century with employee health care costs skyrocketing by the double-digits year after year.
Recent research found that among employees who do not participate in their companys wellness programs, 53 percent do not participate because it is inconvenient or they lack support from their employer.
Although employees perceive that the health and wellness support they receive through their employers has improved over the last three years there is still room to grow.