[ Return to Our Blog ] Employees are not machines. It’s inevitable that they’ll get sick and need rest every now and then. That’s why we have paid sick days and health benefits. But when employees frequently fall ill, then businesses have to deal with big problems such as absenteeism and loss of productivity. After all, how […]
[ Return to Our Blog ] There are many different types of wellness programs. The purpose of these programs is to promote healthy lifestyle wellness initiatives and can include smoking cessation programs, on-site gyms, healthy food initiatives, wellness education and much more. While some businesses have instituted very comprehensive health programs, others have achieved savings […]
[ Return to Our Blog ] Minimizing costs and maximizing resources are often the top goals of business leaders. After all, costly operations are not sustainable in the long run and efficiency is a key contributing factor to a company’s growth and development. However, when the aim for efficiency is taken to the extreme, […]
[ Return to Our Blog ] Workplace wellness remains a vital initiative for companies striving toward a healthier employee population and reduced health care costs. A significant part of any workplace wellness program is employee communication and education, and social media can be a beneficial way to expand those efforts. Why social media? In […]
[ Return to Our Blog ] Is wellness at work a smart business strategy? Or is it just a fad destined to fade? The number of organizations embracing workplace wellness programs is growing over the years and the vast majority of companies that have implemented wellness programs have found that workplace wellness opened up fiscal opportunities. […]
[ Return to Our Blog ] By Greg Van Ness, CEO TOLMAN & WIKER INSURANCE SERVICES, LLC Posted July 16, 2013 The recent postponement of the “Pay or Play” provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), otherwise known as Healthcare Reform (or in some circles as Obamacare) has only temporarily postponed, not eliminated, that […]
[ Return to Our Blog ] By Greg Van Ness, CEO TOLMAN & WIKER INSURANCE SERVICES, LLC The Tolman & Wiker D.R.I.V.E. System® – Our proprietary process drives better results for our clients. Exposures to risk in today’s environment go well beyond the scope of an insurance policy. New risks to your business’ financial standing […]