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How many wellness perks are too many?

September 14, 2017

Via: HR Dive
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Employee wellness programs are offering everything from free meals and personal trainers to nutritionists, but employers might be spending more on the perks than they’re saving on healthcare costs, Bloomberg reports. One company, FS investments, provides all of the above so long as employees consent to a health screening.

Multiple RAND Corp. studies show that wellness programs with generous perks save employers less money on health insurance expenses than they cost, says Bloomberg. Low cost-savings occur even when participation by employees is high, which is seldom the case, according to the studies.

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