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The 2026 Best Employers Award program opens on September 3. Get a head start by downloading the application guides for awards today. 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱: 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 & 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹-𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 > https://lnkd.in/eqFS5Mpa 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱: 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 > https://lnkd.in/ePDMEibC Don’t miss your chance to showcase your organization’s commitment to employee health, well-being, and health care value delivery with two distinguished award opportunities.

As cannabis use grows, so does the need for evidence-based guidelines related to its therapeutic use. Join Ziva Cooper, Director of the UCLA Center for Cannabis and Cannabinoids, on the latest podcast episode as she breaks down what science says about benefits, dosing, and why clear, evidence-based guidance matters more than ever for those exploring cannabis for health and wellness. https://lnkd.in/er-sTBX7

From deploying new care models to expanding requirements for Centers of Excellence, Business Group on Health's 2025 Conference Insights reveals how employers are leading change in chronic condition management. Ready for the full analysis?   Full insights are exclusive to Business Group on Health members—log in to read the complete report. https://lnkd.in/dE2An9SV

What’s behind America’s “snackification” trend and what does it mean for your benefits strategy? In our latest podcast, Sophie Egan dives into the cultural drivers of our eating habits and shares how employers can counteract marketing noise and support better choices at work and beyond. Tune in now. https://lnkd.in/eJYxq6dd

Continuing to work through a cancer diagnosis and treatment can be vital for many patients as it offers continued connection and alignment with one’s purpose and identity. Tune in to our latest podcast with Gina Jacobson, Program Director at Publicis Groupe, to learn more about how employers can support employees impacted by cancer and design recovery-forward workplaces. https://lnkd.in/eH65p9Yk

We’re delighted that for the fourth consecutive year, the Business Group on Health Podcast earned The Communicator Awards, specifically for our two recent episodes on generational diversity and on LGBTQ+ health and research. This national recognition by the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts (AIVA) affirms our mission to elevate the dialogue around employers and critical health, well-being and workforce issues. #communicatorawards https://lnkd.in/eAsKn57w

Mental health continues to be a core component of employers’ well-being strategies, as highlighted in our 2025 Employer Well-being Strategy Survey, with 100% of respondents including mental health in their initiatives. Physical health also continues to be a top employer priority, especially for weight management, while financial health programs are nearly universal among employer strategies. For more on these and other findings: https://lnkd.in/e4ZBYGXp

In spite of challenges such as soaring health care costs and a volatile global economy, 93% of employers report plans to maintain or even expand well-being offerings in 2025, according to our 2025 Employer Well-being Strategy Survey. Business leaders said they provided well-being initiatives to impact overall employee health, workplace engagement, participant outcomes and business performance. To learn more: https://lnkd.in/euCmMzy2

In our latest podcast episode, we discover the therapeutic impact of music including how it taps into our brain’s reward system, why group singing can foster connection and how employers can incorporate music into workplace well-being initiatives. Tune in for practical tips from neurobiologist Daniel Liu Bowling to learn how to build a therapeutic playlist and why intentional listening is a powerful tool for emotional regulation and mental health. https://lnkd.in/eKspX2Ex

What role can social prescribing play in the future of health care, as providers are considering prescribing experiences, like art classes or nature walks, to boost health and well-being? In this podcast episode, Julia Hotz, author of “The Connection Cure,” explains how social prescribing formalizes a provider’s recommendations for patient lifestyles to potentially improve health outcomes for patients with depression, anxiety, diabetes, stress, and more and reduces pressure on the health care system, thus driving cost savings. Tune in to learn how social prescribing can improve the well-being of your team, and your bottom line. https://okt.to/GFiTvq