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Employer of Choice E3: Wellness

- Introduction:
- Host: Tom Parks, Director of Retirement Plan Services at Annex Wealth Management.
- Guests: Lori Malett and Eric Becher from Hatch Staffing.
- Topic: Becoming an employer of choice with a focus on wellness.
- Wellness Overview:
- Wellness includes physical, psychological, emotional, and financial aspects.
- Financial wellness is highlighted as crucial, impacting other wellness areas.
- Health Wellness:
- Trends: Increased corporate wellness programs, especially in small to midsize companies.
- Initiatives: Step challenges, on-site gym amenities, flexible work hours for workouts, and competitive challenges.
- Incentives: Financial incentives from health insurance companies to reduce premium costs.
- Psychological and Emotional Wellness:
- Importance of company culture in promoting psychological and emotional wellness.
- Programs: Mental health resources, financial education, and lunch and learns.
- Financial Wellness:
- Financial wellness is essential for reducing stress and improving overall health.
- Education: Importance of educating employees about 401k savings and financial planning.
- Challenges: Addressing financial concerns of younger employees with student loan debt and high living costs.
- Employer Strategies:
- Regular engagement and education through various methods (in-person, webinars, postcards, YouTube videos).
- Importance of understanding employee needs and avoiding judgment.
- Utilizing existing resources from health insurers and wellness providers.
- Key Takeaways:
- Start small with wellness programs and create engagement.
- Use current resources and partner with experts.
- Make wellness programs fun and engaging to encourage participation.
- Conclusion:
- Emphasis on the importance of wellness in becoming an employer of choice.
- Encouragement to continue the discussion on leadership and brand in future episodes.
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By Annex Wealth Management
Employer of Choice E3: Wellness

- Introduction:
- Host: Tom Parks, Director of Retirement Plan Services at Annex Wealth Management.
- Guests: Lori Malett and Eric Becher from Hatch Staffing.
- Topic: Becoming an employer of choice with a focus on wellness.
- Wellness Overview:
- Wellness includes physical, psychological, emotional, and financial aspects.
- Financial wellness is highlighted as crucial, impacting other wellness areas.
- Health Wellness:
- Trends: Increased corporate wellness programs, especially in small to midsize companies.
- Initiatives: Step challenges, on-site gym amenities, flexible work hours for workouts, and competitive challenges.
- Incentives: Financial incentives from health insurance companies to reduce premium costs.
- Psychological and Emotional Wellness:
- Importance of company culture in promoting psychological and emotional wellness.
- Programs: Mental health resources, financial education, and lunch and learns.
- Financial Wellness:
- Financial wellness is essential for reducing stress and improving overall health.
- Education: Importance of educating employees about 401k savings and financial planning.
- Challenges: Addressing financial concerns of younger employees with student loan debt and high living costs.
- Employer Strategies:
- Regular engagement and education through various methods (in-person, webinars, postcards, YouTube videos).
- Importance of understanding employee needs and avoiding judgment.
- Utilizing existing resources from health insurers and wellness providers.
- Key Takeaways:
- Start small with wellness programs and create engagement.
- Use current resources and partner with experts.
- Make wellness programs fun and engaging to encourage participation.
- Conclusion:
- Emphasis on the importance of wellness in becoming an employer of choice.
- Encouragement to continue the discussion on leadership and brand in future episodes.
...more