According to the Incentive Research Foundation, health and wellness incentive components focused on fitness, food and comfort are among the top 10 trends to impact incentive programs in 2018. The use of gift cards, another top-10 trend,
is expected to gain momentum among incentive providers this year.
GC Incentives, a supplier of incentive gift cards and custom programs for corporate use, reports that more than 90 percent of U.S. companies with 200 or more workers now offer some form of employee wellness program.
Workplace health programs have the potential to keep healthy employees in the low-risk category while also targeting those unhealthy employees in the higher-risk categories, therefore lowering overall health insurance costs. In a new report on using gift cards in workplace wellness programs, GC Incentives states that another upside for employers is
that a robust wellness program can go a long way toward attracting and retaining talent as the overall job market continues to tighten.
The non-cash incentives featured here are ideally suited for inspiring employees to monitor their health and achieve wellness goals.
Take care of top performers
The Spa & Wellness Gift Card is the perfect way to put those who exceed expectations on the path to personal wellness. When your top performers receive a Spa & Wellness Gift Card, their choices are endless, as the card is accepted at over 8,000 spa and wellness facilities across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. The gift cards never expire and have no added fees. Recipients can treat themselves to some well-deserved relaxation with a soothing massage, facial or manicure, or even attend a yoga class. For more information, visit spaweek.com to find the perfect spa experience or wellness retreat near you.
Back and neck relief kit
Perfect for added relief and relaxation, the Gaiam Back & Neck Relief Kit soothes aching muscles with lavender-infused, therapeutic warmth. Two reusable rice-filled wraps fit a body’s contours and can be microwaved for additional heat therapy. For additional information on health and wellness reward options, contact Rymax Marketing Services, Inc. 866-RYMAX-11 or visit rymaxinc.com.
Motivate with the swoosh
As a reward, a thank you or an incentive, a Nike Gift Card is the gift your whole team will appreciate. Only Nike Gift Cards open up a world of performance apparel styles – from one of the most iconic brands in the world. Whether they’re weekend warriors or world-class athletes, comfort-seekers or fashionistas – it’s the perfect gift for everybody. For more information, call Nike Corporate Sales at 971-473-3415 or email austin.briggs@nike.com.
Wearables are where it’s at
The Garmin VÃvoactive HR with Smart notification, provides calories burned information and quantifies the intensity of your fitness activities, providing better credit for your efforts. Run, bike, swim, golf, ski and more with vÃvoactive HR with its GPS-enabled, built-in sports apps. For more information, contact Eric Anderson of PMC/Almo at 262-203-5440 or visit pmc.almo.com.
Keep them active
Gift cards redeemable for stores that carry digital fitness trackers or sporting goods items, gyms, health clubs and natural/organic food stores have all proven to be popular. It’s important to offer work-sponsored wellness participants a choice of gift card rewards based on their wellness goals. For more details, contact GC Incentives at 877-737-0200 or visit gcincentives.com.
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