Our favorite free resources from the web
There are so many companies and organizations that offer free tools, services and content to help support your benefits communication. We looked around and compiled a list of some of our favorites. Check them out.
(Are we missing something? Send an email to resources@benzcommunications.com if you know of or have resources that should be on this list.)
Health programs employees can use
- Text4baby Texts to help women during pregnancy and child’s first year
- SparkPeople Interactive online weight-loss program
- Fit day Online diet and weight loss journal
Member benefits
- NBGH Get toolkits, health tips and a health index
- PBGH Find news, reports and other resources
- NCHC Find facts and resources on health care, a breakdown of topics, a map on news around the country and more
Communications toolkits and content
- CHF & NBGH Four toolkits to help employees better understand how health care works
- SHRM Toolkits on benefits, business leadership, compensation, consulting, employee relations, ethics and more
- Health America Employer wellness toolkit that includes posters, newsletter articles and brochures
Strategy and planning tools
- Metlife open enrollment toolbox Learn how to improve your open enrollment communication with these tip sheets
- Blue Cross Implement and maintain a worksite wellness program
- CDC Lean Works! A workplace obesity prevention program
Calculators, tools and glossaries
- Health Finder Calculators, check up quizzes and activity and diet planners
- Fidelity Take home pay calculator and retirement tools and calculators
- ADP Retirement calculators and worksheets, payroll calculators, 401 tools, pre-enrollment services calculator and more
Government resources
- ChooseMyPlate.gov Guide for healthy eating
- Let’s Move! Health campaign Exercise campaign for kids
- Health.gov Health info for individuals and families
Health content and tips
- Aetna Guides for Nutrition and diet, family health, women’s health, behavioral and mental health and videos
- CDC Healthy weight, traveler’s health info and much more
- Cigna Health and wellness resource hub
Online communities
- CoHealth A virtual community for those who are keen about workplace wellness. Founded in 2010, CoHealth brings together HR, health communication professionals, health care professionals, and wellness partners. CoHealth members share information and brainstorm solutions on a monthly tweet chat, LinkedIn group and employee wellness network.
- HR | LinkedIn This group is dedicated to discussing Human Resources topics, from recruitment to employee surveys.
- Health 2.0 | LinkedIn Health 2.0’s LinkedIn group that discusses the value of healthcare as well as new ways to empower patients, physicians, providers and payers.
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