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Employee appreciation isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s essential for retention, productivity, and morale. According to Gallup, employees who feel undervalued are twice as likely to consider quitting within the next year. On the other hand, Workhuman reports that happier employees help their colleagues 33% more often, spend 46% more time on tasks, and report being 65% more energized by their work. To build a motivated and loyal team, thoughtful rewards such as gift cards can make all the difference.

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States and creates an enormous burden for people, communities, and healthcare providers. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an American dies every 33 seconds from cardiovascular disease. And between 2019 and 2020, heart disease cost the U.S. about $252.2 billion in health care services, medicines, and lost productivity.

As health care costs continue to rise, employers are looking for ways to better support their employees’ health. According to the CDC, over $4 trillion of the nation's health care expenditures are for people with chronic and mental health conditions. With these costs escalating, employers are asking themselves: How can we better support employee health in the new year? From fostering work-life balance to rewarding healthy habits, here are the top five ways employers can help improve their employees' overall health.

As we step into 2025, workplace wellness continues to evolve to battle the record lows of employee wellbeing. Gallup studies show that 45% of employees reported they were struggling in 2024, an all-time high since the start of Gallup's 15-year life evaluation study.

Employees crave more than just a paycheck—they seek connection, shared values, and a sense of belonging. This shift is significant: Gallup’s research highlights that business units with higher employee engagement are a remarkable 23% more profitable than those at the lower end.