http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?fid4ct=2406 Wed, 14 Feb 2007 07:07:12 EST Mon, 12 Feb 2007 09:20:47 EST http://backend.userland.com/rss RapidFeeds v0.1 -- http://www.rapidfeeds.com editor@wellnessproposals.com 60 en-us webmaster@wellnessproposals.com Designing a strategic plan for including worksite wellness programs in the corporate budget involves a shift in the perspective from which group wellness is viewed. Planning for group wellness is the equivalent of planning an investment strategy rather than viewing the venture as merely a liability. To facilitate this viewpoint, isolating an outcome or a financial goal and being able to measure it is vital to company planning for worksite wellness programs.... http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=157897 editor@WellnessProposals.com business, wellness, human resources, healthcare http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=157897 Tue, 29 May 2007 20:02:09 EST Among the promise and potential of health promotion initiatives based at the worksite, some restrictions apply. Employee rights are imperative and any workplace health program initiative must have their interests first and foremost. This includes reassuring and taking steps to guarantee that employee confidentiality is respected and protected.... http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=157896 editor@WellnessProposals.com business, wellness, human resources, healthcare http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=157896 Tue, 29 May 2007 20:01:13 EST ...National Worksite Health Promotion Survey reports that five obstacles impede successful implementation of Worksite Wellness Programs. Lack of employee interest accounted for 63.5%; insufficient staff resources contributed to 50.1%; inadequate funds were responsible for 48.2%; failure to engage high-risk employees added another 48%; and, the inability to elicit the support of upper management resulted in 38% more of the reasons why worksite wellness programs did not achieve their goals for wellness and health. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=157895 editor@WellnessProposals.com wellness, human resources, healthcare, insurance http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=157895 Tue, 29 May 2007 20:00:10 EST Despite the contribution of many good workplace wellness programs to the health care of the American public, there are still some companies that fall between the cracks. These are the groups of employees that do not have health insurance or employee assistance plans. Many smaller companies do not have the financial resources to back employee benefit packages; the employees cannot afford to pay outright for their own medical services, nor can they spare the funds for their own private health insurance. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=157894 editor@WellnessProposals.com wellness, business, human resources, healthcare http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=157894 Tue, 29 May 2007 19:58:59 EST The most serious health risks are behaviors that relate to lack of exercise, poor diet, and substance abuse including alcohol and tobacco. These are the toughest health risks to tackle, present the highest cost for group wellness plans, and represent only a small portion of the employee population. Many employers have elected to fund a wellness plan geared toward health promotion in the workplace, but they need help to achieve a higher level of productivity as an end result.... http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=157893 editor@wellnessproposals.com business, wellness, health care http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=157893 Tue, 29 May 2007 19:57:41 EST Employers struggling with the ever-increasing costs for healthcare are wisely turning to worksite wellness programs in search of a solution. For convenience, many employers are looking to their health insurance carrier to provide the appropriate wellness program. However, the convenience of a health insurance provided program may not outweigh the risks. That decision could come back to haunt them. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=38854 info@wellnessproposals.com business, wellness, insurance http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=38854 Mon, 05 Feb 2007 12:09:53 EST