Insights

You probably aren’t surprised to learn that employee health directly correlates with productivity. Employees who are physically, mentally, socially, and financially well are more likely to do their best work than employees who are struggling in one or more of these areas.

When you hear ‘payroll deductions’, you might think of voluntary deductions like your health insurance premiums or 401k contributions. But if you’re struggling to afford the out-of-pocket cost of your healthcare, it might be worth considering how payroll deductions can offer a healthier option than credit cards, loans, or not getting the care you need.

It pays for employers to help employees to take control of their health, and take preventative measures to avoid the chronic health issues that affect so many Americans. This is why so many employers have added employee wellness or wellbeing programs to their benefits plans.

Employers are obviously incentivized to help employees maintain their health: When employees are healthy, they’re able to perform at their best. And of course, from a financial perspective, they’re also less likely to file large insurance claims related to their health.

You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who actually feels confident choosing a healthcare plan. It’s one of those decisions we have to make in life that is almost universally stressful, even for people who seem to have a better-than-average understanding of the many factors involved.

It’s hardly controversial to say that the American healthcare system has a lot of room for improvement. We have the best research universities, the best hospitals, the best doctors, and yet, compared to most wealthy countries, healthcare in the United States is more expensive and results in worse health outcomes.