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Many Offer Basic Wellness Initiatives, Few Track Results

The majority of organizations surveyed by the International Foundation of Employee Benefits Plans do offer some type of wellness initiative, at least basic education programs, but many don't know if the efforts are paying off.

Organizations tend to start with "almost informal programs," says foundation senior information specialist Kelli Kolsrud. "They start modest, almost patchwork, then evolve into more formal, integrated programs."

The most prevalent initiative offered by employers, according to the survey, is wellness education/resources at 80%, followed by health screenings (74%), subsidized flu shots (70%), health risk assessments/appraisals (68%) and smoking cessation programs (60%).

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posted by Mike @ 7:55 AM