The State of Corporate Wellness Programs

shapeup" THE STATE OF CORPORATE WELLNESS PROGRAMS IN AMERICA How are America's largest companies dealing with worsening employee health and rising health care costs? Employee wellness company ShapeUp presents this . first-ever corporate wellness infographic based on the results of its annual employer wellness survey. Employer Health Care Costs Are Rising, Driven By Obesity The average annual employer health insurance premium for family coverage has doubled since 2001 to $15,073 in 2011 (source: Kaiser Family Foundation) Obesity and its related illnesses account for 10% ($73 billion) of U.S. corporate health care costs (source: National Public Radio) Employers Have Responded By Offering Wellness Programs Almost all employers with 5,000+ employees now offer a wellness program. % of Firms With More Than 5K Employees Offering a Particular Wellness Program, 2011 100% - Source: Kaiser Family Foundation; US Census Bureau 91% 81% 80% - 71% 70% 64% 63% 60% - 57% 40% - 20% - O000000 0% - Web-based Resources for Healthy Living Smoking Gym Cessation Membership / On-Site Exercise Facilities Weight Loss Program Personal Health Coach Classes in Nutrition/ Healthy Living Wellness Newsletter Program Employers Have Various Wellness Program Goals, Designs, and Priorities Top program goals include improving health and employee engagement. Improve Employee Health and Wellbeing 19.4% Engagement 16.7% Reducing Preventable Diseases 16.7% Reducing Costs 14% Health Promotion, Education and Awareness | 8.3% Weight/Obesity Reduction |8.3% Smoking Cessation 5.6% Drive Behavior Change 5.6% | 2.7% | 2.7% Stress Reduction Nutrition Most employers offer financial incentives, but there's no consensus on how best to use them. 100% - Results NO HSA contribution 80% - Prizes 60% - Discount on premiums 40% - YES Participation 20% - Cash 0% Basis of incentive Format of incentives Offer incentives The average incentive amount is $375. EAP 9.1% Portal 9.1% 27.2% HRA If your wellness budget were cut in half, which programs would you keep in place? Coaching 9.1% 9.1% 18.2% Нealth Facility 18.2% Biometrics Fitness Activities Many say telephonic coaching is Only some believe in the value of HRAS. Employers were split 50/50 between "HRA is core" "Do not believe in HRA" expensive has limited reach Employers Struggle With Specific Wellness Challenges Employers use multiple vendors and struggle to manage all of them. 3 4. 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Male employees are difficult to engage. Employees without Internet access at work and those working in remote locations are hard to reach. Global employers struggle with language, cultural, and geographic barriers. Employers Name Three Keys To Wellness Success We asked employers what wellness achievement would make them a hero. They cited three specific ones: Boosting exercise and weight loss among employees Achieving high employee engagement Reducing health care costs Employers Are Achieving Measurable Results The return-on-investment for top-performing, comprehensive wellness 600% through: programs can reach Reduced health care claims Increased Higher morale productivity Source: Harvard Business Review Learn More Visit www.shapeup.com/survey to download the full results of the First Annual ShapeUp Employer Wellness Survey. shapeup We make health social." Copyright © 2012 ShapeUp, Inc. All Rights Reserved.