How to Implement a Workplace Fitness Program | Virginia Employee Benefits

Implementing a workplace fitness program at the office can help your company’s bottom line. A study by The American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, with results published in a 2008 issue of the “Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine,” found that employees who engaged in workplace wellness programs saved $176 to $182 on health … Continued

Guidance on Developing a Mentorship Program | VA Employee Benefits

Question: What guidance or templates can you provide relevant to implementing a mentorship program? Answer: When considering the implementation of a mentoring program, there are many components that are critical to the foundation for success of the program. Specifically, what is the primary goal or objective of the program? Is the intent to onboard new employees … Continued

What Employers Should Expect in Cybercrime | Virginia Employee Benefits

Cybercrime is an industry—and a very profitable one at that. The FBI estimated that just one component of the cybercrime industry, ransomware, generated $209 million in revenue during the first three months of 2016, putting it on pace to be a $1 billion business by the end of this year. Based on that, DataGravity estimated … Continued

Guidance for Employers on the Zika Virus | Virginia Employee Benefits

Within the past few days, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have confirmed the transmission of the Zika virus by mosquitoes to individuals in Miami-Dade and Broward counties in Florida. Before this confirmation, the virus had been spread in the United States only through sexual transmission. The news of the spread of the virus by … Continued

The Best Incentives for Wellness Programs | Virginia Employee Benefits

Overview According to WellnessIncentivePrograms.com, worksite wellness programs contribute to lower insurance and medical care costs, less absenteeism and boosted employee morale and productivity. Incentives are an effective way to increase participation in worksite wellness programs, leading to further cost savings. There is a correlation between the amount of the incentive and levels of program participation, … Continued