Top employer healthcare and well-being trends for 2026
As employers prepare for 2026, the health benefits landscape is rapidly evolving, with unprecedented cost pressures, a boom in treatment options, and shifting policy dynamics. The Business Group on Health’s recent Trends to Watch in 2026 report underscores the urgent need for bold, strategic action to address these challenges. In this post, we’ll unpack the top trends from the report, explore how forward-thinking organizations are responding to these trends, and provide actionable takeaways for what we expect will be one […]
Sleep Apnea, GLP-1s, and the Bigger Lesson About Chronic Care
Many people think of snoring as just a noisy habit, but it could be a warning sign of something much more serious. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which impacts millions of Americans, is linked to higher rates of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, depression, stroke, and workplace accidents and injuries. And for many people, it goes […]
How to vet a weight management solution for employers: 5 signs it can go the distance
In healthcare, some changes happen slowly and others seem to happen overnight. Right now, weight management feels like the latter. GLP-1s are everywhere, digital platforms keep multiplying, and everyone claims to have the solution. And with so many moving pieces, more options without the right guidance don’t make things easier for employers — they make […]
Choosing the right support for chronic condition management in the workplace
Obesity and chronic weight-related conditions, like diabetes, hypertension, and musculoskeletal disease, account for $1.1 trillion in U.S. health-care costs each year. But did you know chronic conditions cost organizations $2.6 trillion in lost productivity with $36.4 billion in employee absences? To foster a healthy and productive workforce while keeping costs in check, employers need a […]
Chronic pain & stigma in the workplace: 4 ways to better support employees living with chronic pain
How chronic pain impacts the workplace Chronic pain affects 40% of American workers, more than cancer, diabetes, and heart disease combined. Despite how common it is, the issue often goes unaddressed in workplace health discussions. But the financial impact is impossible to ignore. Chronic pain costs U.S. businesses $297 billion every year in lost productivity […]
Benefits of workplace wellness programs
With rates of obesity and chronic illness rising and associated health-care costs soaring, organizations are feeling the impact on their bottom line. Poor population health leads to increased absenteeism, decreased productivity, and reduced ROI. The good news? Organizations can easily implement a workplace wellness program to improve the quality of life and clinical outcomes for […]
Three ways employee happiness impacts your organization
The connection between health and happiness is well documented and with the rising rates of obesity and related chronic diseases, employers may want to take steps to boost employee happiness to ultimately better their workplace. When it comes to navigating happiness and the workforce, employers often wonder how the two are connected. Here are […]
A cozy recipe to try this fall
We all know that sometimes cozy fall weather is paired with comfort foods. As a part of the Wondr program, the Wondr Kitchen prioritizes healthy recipes that are easy to prepare, cost-effective, and enjoyable to eat to help keep you in line with your health and financial goals. Switch up your Thanksgiving lineup and get […]
eMindful + Wondr Health
Together, eMindful and Wonder Health utilize curriculum based skill-building, applied mindfulness, and behavior change to build the first-of-its-kind “preventive care powerhouse.” Interested in learning how Wondr can impact your organization? Get in touch!
The Wondr Curriculum
Learn more about the Wondr curriculum—our personalized program is led by our team of experts to teach participants the science of taste, exercise, fullness, better sleep, and more. Interested in learning how Wondr can impact your organization? Get in touch!