International Journal of Health Policy and Management

International Journal of Health Policy and Management

Financial Incentives: Only One Piece of the Workplace Wellness Puzzle; Comment on “Corporate Wellness Programs: Implementation Challenges in the Modern American Workplace”

Document Type : Commentary

Authors
Kristin Van Busum
Soeren Mattke
RAND Health Advisory Services, RAND Corporation, Boston, MA, USA
10.15171/ijhpm.2013.62
Abstract
In this commentary, we argue that financial incentives are only one of many key components that employers should consider when designing and implementing a workplace wellness program. Strategies such as social encouragement and providing token rewards may also be effective in improving awareness and engagement. Should employers choose to utilize financial incentives, they should tailor them to the goals for the program as well as the targeted behaviors and health outcomes.
Keywords
Workplace
Wellness Programs
Health and Wellness Promotion
Life-Style Management
Incentives
Employees
Subjects

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  • Received Date 29 October 2013
  • Revised Date 16 November 2013
  • Accepted Date 14 November 2013
  • First Published Date 16 November 2013
  • Published Date 16 November 2013