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What separates successful wellbeing programs from the rest? From what we've seen, it's these three things.

The future of health and wellness is rapidly evolving, with artificial intelligence (AI) poised to play a transformative role. Here are three key areas AI will impact over the next two years.

AI, is quickly shaping the future of healthcare benefits. It's exhilarating and scary, but full of so much potential. Our VP of Marketing details why savvy companies should embrace this change.

Changing behavior can be tough but a little guidance can make achieving that fitness goal, saving money, or making meditation a part of your daily routine much easier. We sat down with top Grokker expert Kara Mohr, PhD, to discuss the science of behavior change and how she tailors her content to help Grokker members with their goals.

2025 is poised to bring fresh challenges and opportunities to the world of HR benefits. HR leaders face the challenge of balancing innovative benefits with cost management. Employees increasingly expect employers to understand their complex challenges and want benefits that align with their individual needs. And emerging technologies, like AI, hold the potential to solve long-standing challenges. 

Read on to discover the trends reshaping employee benefits this year and what you can do to leverage these trends effectively.

The conversation around employee wellbeing continues to evolve, and this year’s Conference Board event in Brooklyn, NY, highlighted why it’s more important than ever for organizations to prioritize engagement and holistic wellness. From December 4-5, industry leaders gathered to share insights, strategies, and success stories that are shaping the future of workplace well-being.

If you typically start feeling draggy, irritable, and unmotivated around this time each year—or if you've moved to a more northern latitude and find yourself gobsmacked by these symptoms—you might have Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD.

As the holidays approach, indulgent meals and endless treats become part of our seasonal traditions. While this time of year can pose challenges to maintaining healthy habits, it’s also an opportunity to embrace an inclusive approach to food that supports your weight loss goals without depriving yourself of holiday joy.

Open enrollment season is well underway and employers are searching for ways to support their employees' wellbeing. Many organizations may instinctively throw traditional wellness programs at their employees, but before you become one of them, consider this — a recent WTW survey found that though 80% of organizations offer traditional wellness programs, just over a quarter (30%) of employees actually utilize them. A 2023 Gallup report found that a lack of relevance and personalization were two major reasons for this underutilization. 

Veterans experience a wide range of mental health challenges, from anxiety and PTSD to sleep disorders and substance abuse. The numbers reveal a startling state of affairs: fewer than 50% of veterans in need receive mental health treatment after a tour of duty. Roughly 17 veterans die by suicide each day. 

Sixty-one percent of Americans say the 2024 election has negatively impacted their mental health, according to a recent Forbes survey. A little over a quarter — 28% — say it’s affecting their work performance. 

As the workforce’s needs grow more complex, many companies are responding by expanding their benefits packages.  But offering more benefits without a strategy isn’t the solution.  

According to new Grokker Innovation Labs research, the number of health and wellbeing point solutions employers offer is set to increase. Eighty-three percent of companies plan to increase their budgets for health and wellbeing programs over the next 12 months. Fifty-seven percent plan to increase the number of point solutions they offer.