Blog Category | Workplace wellness

How a Data-Driven Wellness Strategy Reduced Health Claims by 10–25%

Why Most Wellness Programs Don’t Reduce Costs - And What Actually Does A lot of employers invest in wellness programs with the right intentions… but never see meaningful results. Why? Because most programs treat every employee the same. The reality is, your population isn’t one-size-fits-all—and your strategy shouldn’t be either....

Stress Awareness Month for Employers: 5 Proven Ways to Support Employee Well-Being

De-Stress for Success: Why Employee Well-Being Should Be a Business Priority April is Stress Awareness Month—but for employers, this isn’t just a moment. It’s an opportunity. Workplace stress is no longer a “soft” issue. It’s a measurable business risk that impacts productivity, engagement, retention, and overall healthcare costs. Organizations that...

Beyond Compensation: How Employers Are Retaining Talent in 2026

Employee retention has become one of the most pressing challenges for organizations today, and one of the most misunderstood. For years, employers have relied on compensation as the primary lever to attract and retain talent. But in today’s workforce, that approach is no longer enough. Employees aren’t just asking, “What...

Is Your Wellness Program Built to Comply and Perform in Your Organization?

Is Your Wellness Program Helping—Or Hurting—Your Organization? Wellness programs have become a staple in today’s workplace—but many employers don’t realize just how complex they are behind the scenes. What’s designed to improve employee health and reduce costs can quickly create compliance risks if not structured correctly. From HIPAA and ADA...

National Nutrition Month Employer Wellness Tips | Innovative Benefit Planning

March is National Nutrition Month—making it the perfect time to refocus on employee wellness. But creating a culture of healthy habits doesn’t have to be complicated. Our “Fuel Up with Flavor” Employer Tip Sheet provides simple, actionable ways to support better nutrition in the workplace—from offering healthier snack options to...

How to Build and Sustain an Effective Workplace Wellness Committee

The Missing Piece in Most Wellness Programs Many employers invest in wellness initiatives—but still struggle with low engagement, inconsistent results, or lack of long-term impact. The issue usually isn’t the ideas. It’s the structure behind them. A successful wellness program doesn’t run on one person or occasional initiatives—it’s built on...

Cervical Cancer Awareness & Prevention: What Every Woman Should Know

Cervical Cancer Awareness: Knowledge, Screening, and the Power of Early Action Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers—yet thousands of women are diagnosed every year. In fact, more than 13,800 new cases of invasive cervical cancer were diagnosed in the U.S. in 2024, most commonly in women between...

5 Steps to Creating a Financial Wellness Program That Supports Employees and Business Outcomes

Many employers incorporate a health wellness program into their organization, but financial wellness is just as important. Studies show that 47% of all employees are stressed about finances and 54% of those employees say they will likely use their retirement funds for expenses other than retirement.

Kickstart Your Care: A Preventive Health & Wellness Guide for Employees

Kickstart Your Care is designed to help employees take a proactive approach to their health, starting now, not later. This guide outlines simple, actionable ways to prioritize preventive care, build healthy routines, and better understand available benefits like telehealth, wellness programs, and mental health resources. By focusing on early care,...

Cultivating Calm & Kindness in the Workplace

Stress is no longer a rare workplace occurrence—it’s a daily reality for millions of employees. As organizations navigate economic pressures, shifting expectations, and increased workloads, leaders are recognizing that employee well-being isn’t just “nice to have.” It’s essential to maintaining productivity, engagement, and a healthy culture. Our tip sheet, “Cultivating...

Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the Workplace

Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the Workplace: Meaningful Ways to Make a Difference This October October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month—a time to honor survivors, remember those we’ve lost, and rally together to support ongoing research and education. For workplaces, it’s not just an opportunity to wear pink—it’s a...

How Employers Can Champion Cholesterol Health at Work

World Heart Day: How Employers Can Champion Cholesterol Health at Work Every September 29th, World Heart Day reminds us that heart health is everyone’s business—including the workplace. With cardiovascular disease still the leading cause of death globally, employers have a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact by promoting cholesterol...

The Importance of Eye Exams

Glaucoma Awareness Month 2025: Protect Your Vision with Regular Eye Exams As we welcome January 2025, it’s time to focus on Glaucoma Awareness Month, a crucial period dedicated to raising awareness about glaucoma, a group of eye diseases that can lead to irreversible vision loss. Often called the “silent thief...

Wellness Compliance 8 Essential Questions

In designing and implementing a wellness plan, employers must navigate a complex web of intersecting laws and regulations. Employers must be aware of HIPAA requirements, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), as well as the regulations applied to wellness programs by the Equal Employment...

Vaccine Mandate ETS: What Does This Mean for Employers?

On Friday, November 19th, 2022, Innovative Benefit Planning provided a 45* minute webinar featuring critical updates on OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard. Download the recording below to hear our Director of Compliance, Tamalyn Wandler, JD provide an informative legal update, discuss how this impacts employers, and answer many employer questions. Discussion...

Mental Health: What a Stigma Free Workplace Looks Like

Mental health is top of mind everywhere these days as about 20% of adult Americans report symptoms of mental illness according to the Centers for Disease Control. On April 12th, our speakers, CEO Terriann Procida and Nurse Advocate Erica Polaneczky, MSN, APRN, ANP-C, discussed workplace mental health concerns such as...

How to Reduce Health Claims Cost 10-25%

When we onboarded our client, they had been self-funded with their previous broker for the preceding two years. However, due to two years of poor plan performance and now fearful of self-funding, the client returned to a fully-insured platform the year before partnering with Innovative. As their cost and risk...

Guide to Developing a Workplace Wellness Program

Innovative Workplace Wellness is here to help you. This manual is part two of a “starter kit” and provides an outline of how to create a wellness program and build a culture of health and well-being for your organization. If you’re just starting out in wellness or have been providing...

Free or Low Cost Mental Health Resources

13 Free or Low Cost Mental Health Resources Mental health is so important today and it is something we want to ensure we are discussing and addressing in the workplace. Innovative is determined to ensure you have access to tools and resources to encourage positive mental health. Download some free...

MENTAL HEALTH TOOL KIT

12 Page Guide to Assist Employers in Addressing Mental Health in the Workplace Mental health is top of mind everywhere these days as about 20% of adult Americans report symptoms of mental illness. It’s no secret that work-related factors, especially during the pandemic, are impacting employee’s mental health. Employers are...