Consistent, transparent communication is vital for a successful on-site biometric screening program. It's the key to having employees understand what the organization is doing for them and the reason behind the screenings. 

Haul out the holly and get ready to deck some halls because the holiday spirit has come to TotalWellness.

We love this time of year — and what better way to get in the festive spirit than by listening to some cheerful music?

Many employers are turning to financial incentives as a way to increase participation in worksite wellness programs. The new regulations under the Affordable Care Act increases wellness incentives - from 20% to 30% of the cost of health coverage - and this change is causing many employers to transition to outcomes-based wellness programs. But are outcome-based incentives right for your wellness program? Let's put them head-to-head to list the pros and cons of each.

It may seem unrelated to employee wellness programs at first glance, after all when we talk about gratitude during the month of November, it usually centers around Thanksgiving - a day that can be tough on the waistline. But you shouldn't wait for a national holiday to express gratitude - it should be celebrated every day because expressing thanks may be one of the simplest ways to feel better. Best of all it's free!

If you're a HR pro who manages wellness or a worksite wellness manager, you probably deal with one or more of these on a daily basis: employee communication, event management, incentive tracking, reporting on results and the list goes on. The days are long but there is never enough time to get everything done.

Seventy percent of workers are disengaged and uninspired at work, according to Gallup’s 2013 State of the American Workplace study. But it's not all doom and gloom for HR pros. There's a way to fight back.

Has your corporate wellness program hit the skids? Does it feel dry, lifeless and completely devoid of any engaging programs or interesting activities? If so, you’re not alone. It’s a common occurrence. Eventually we are all bound to hit the proverbial “brick wall.”

Leading employers know they need to create healthy cultures to attract and retain top talent, improve productivity, reduce health risks, and boost employee engagement. 

Countless research studies have shown that physical activity drives better health and longevity. In fact, exercise is the single best thing you can do for your brain in terms of mood, memory, and learning. So, as corporate wellness providers, we are constantly looking for ways to encourage employees to be more active.

Are you effectively marketing your worksite wellness program? Research shows the answer is probably no. Aon Hewitt’s 2012 Health Care Survey reports that only 17% of surveyed employers use consumer marketing techniques when promoting their wellness program.