Seminar on Building a Culture of Health from New England Employee Benefits Council March 22, Waltham

WALTHAM, Mass.—March 7, 2012—A seminar on building a culture of health will be held in Waltham, Mass., Thursday, March 22 by the New England Employee Benefits Council (NEEBC).

 

This session will focus on the costs and impact of unhealthy lifestyles and provide practical steps employers can take to implement a culture of health. Creating a culture of health can have a direct impact on the bottom line as well as generate indirect savings through increased efficiencies and higher productivity.

 

The speakers will provide an overall view of the landscape as well as suggested approaches that have worked for similarly situated employers. Topics to be covered include:

 

*       Subject overview

*       Innovative employer solutions

*       Employee engagement tactics

 

Speakers include representatives of Towers Watson, Hanover Insurance and EMC.

 

The seminar will be held Thursday, March 22, 8:30 a.m. – noon at the Waltham Woods Conference Center, 860 Winter Street, Waltham, Mass., minutes from Route 95/128.

 

More information and registration are available at www.neebc.org/calendar-of-events or by calling 781-684-8700 or emailing margaret@neebc.org.

 

NEEBC, Waltham, Mass., is a nonprofit that advances knowledge and education in employee benefits. It has 1,400 members, including employers and providers of benefits consulting and services, throughout New England.  NEEBC’s monthly educational programs include presentations by guest speakers on topics of interest to the benefits community. Members have the opportunity to discuss ideas, become informed about new developments in the field and network with peers. Web: www.neebc.org.