Why Paying Employees to Get Healthy Is a Bad Idea

by Dean Witherspoon   Contact Dean

Research from the fields of social psychology, behavioral economics, and business management suggests monetary rewards for wellness program participation are not effective in promoting long-term well-being. A new Health Enhancement Systems white paper — How Financial Incentives/Disincentives Undermine Wellness — supported by more than 20 studies, concludes:

Take Time to Play This Summer

by Dean Witherspoon   Contact Dean

Have you wondered what happened to pickup games, bike rides, and playing catch in the back yard? What about tag, or throwing a ball over the roof to a waiting friend (there’s a name for this game that I’ve forgotten), or building a fort in the woods? Have we filled all of our time and our children’s time with structured activities that leave little space for spontaneity?

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