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August 12th, 2015
Benefits & Administration
Employees Don’t Know About or Resist Wellness Programs
Although seven in 10 American workplaces offer wellness programs, a new Brodeur Partners survey suggests many employees don’t know that programs exist at their workplaces. Only approximately one-third (34%) of employed Americans surveyed by Brodeur in June said they have a health and wellness program at work. Nearly half the respondents (45%) said they would participate if their workplace offered a wellness program, including 46% of Millennials, 47% of Gen Xers and 39% of Baby Boomers.Read more >
A new study from LIMRA Secure Retirement Institute found 92% of employers are taking specific action to help older workers stay on the job. Two-thirds of employers in the study offer flexible hours, while 42% offer flexibility for where employees work, such as working from home or other locations. Other adjustments include job training/re-skilling and job sharing.Read more >
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