Participation in the wellness program at Scotts is not mandatory. In fact, under the law, such programs must be voluntary. But regulators are now trying to define what "voluntary" means .

Wellness programs are popular with employers but employees continue to need motivation to participate. Seventy percent of employers are investing in wellness programs, while 73% of employees say they ...

When it comes to the advantages and benefits of participating in a workplace wellness program, 64% of employees underestimate the value of financial rewards and incentives that can be gained ...

As hospitals look to implement employee wellness programs, they should take heed that employees lose weight more successfully under company wellness plans that incentivize group rather than ...

In the case study, an organization with 52,000 employees committed to contributing $250 to an employee's HSA if they completed five out of nine financial wellness courses offered through the program.

SEATTLE – When King County, Washington, launched its employee wellness program seven years ago, its motive was clear. "We were being eaten alive by runaway medical costs," says the county's top ...

Kelly Sutton, MBA, CCWS serves as Aurora’s Health Care’s Wellness Program Manager. She is responsible for managing the health and wellness strategy for Aurora’s approximately 30,000 employees.

If you want your wellness program to work, tailor these programs to fit your varied employee needs. There’s nothing wrong with the above activities. In fact, many will find them beneficial.

Scotts Miracle-Gro makes products for the care and health of lawns. The Marysville, Ohio, company says it wants to nurture its 8,000 employees the same… ...

Many workers like the programs, and employers say they help hold down health insurance costs. But there are legal questions about how far companies can go to encourage participation.