Schools have been slower to adopt employee wellness programs than businesses and other industries, but an increasing number of school are beginning to reap the benefits of these programs. Since the school atmosphere is different than a typical office, having a successful wellness program can be more of a challenge. However, just like other worksites, schools often need help keeping their employees healthy and controlling healthcare costs. Before we talk about how to create or

The debate continues about the merit of worksite wellness programs, and that’s understandable. Results of these programs vary widely depending on worksite culture, executive support, and effective programming. If you’re still debating about whether a wellness program is right for your company, take a look at our top reasons for implementing a program: Wellness programs, particularly those with health coaching, promote healthy behavior change. A study sponsored by the federal