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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Employer provided a wellness program similar to the first scenario except the employees that chose to participate were required to pay a premium through Section 125 cafeteria plan salary reductions.

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.

About 12 percent of large firms reported tying incentives to wellness program completion (Exhibit 12.7), while about 8 percent of large firms with biometric screening programs reported tying ...

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 ...

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.

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… ...