With CDC’s help, employers look to boost worker wellness

Employers and workers can disagree on a lot of things, from salary and benefits to working conditions to career opportunities.

One thing they can agree on is that everyone would be better off if employees were healthier. That would save a whole lot of money on health care expenses including insurance costs, and keep workers on the job and productive.

Many companies have tried to start wellness programs in the workplace in order to get employees to stop smoking, exercise more and eat better, among other things. But workers don’t always participate.