Employers are keen for workers to participate in their wellness programs and are offering more generous incentives for them to do so.
Employers are keen for workers to participate in their wellness programs and are offering more generous incentives for them to do so. That’s according to a report produced by Fidelity Investments and the National Business Group on Health. Having polled 121 employers they found that large companies – with over 20,000 employees – are offering an average of $878 for workers to take part. The study found that 79 per cent of employers offer wellness programs but that only 47 per cent of employees participate despite the incentives. There is currently scrutiny of the programs by various groups and by Congress with some believing they are a violation of anti-discrimination laws.
