5 proven incentive ideas to engage employees and improve wellness ROI

From recognition to PTO to hard cash, experts and organizations share their fitness-initiative success stories.

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The U.S. workforce is re-emerging from home offices. Worksite gyms are opening back up. So it’s time to start rolling out those get-back-your-health fitness programs.

But how do you get employees engaged with wellness programs? Evidence indicates incentives increase participation and positively impact health outcomes. While there are many incentives to choose from, some are better at getting employees engaged and accomplishing their desired wellness goals. They include:

  • Recognition
  • Prizes
  • PTO
  • Benefit contribution discounts
  • Cash

SOURCE: Wolters Kluwer Health|Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

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