SoHookd Blog

Making preventative health work for employers: A more practical approach

The SoHookd Team — Fri, 22 May 2026 15:38:09 GMT

The health and wellness space is full of trends that come and go. But preventative health is always part of the conversation, because treating people once they get sick is much more expensive than keeping them healthy in the first place.

The challenge for employers is how to lean in effectively. Many organizations have tried tactics like offering health screenings only to be discouraged by low employee turnout.

But the current “back to basics” movement within preventative health creates the ideal opportunity to reimagine preventative health strategies. Habits like eating well, getting rest, staying hydrated, and incorporating movement into the workday aren’t expensive and don’t require special equipment or a significant time commitment.

Just like any other wellness effort, the key to creating experiences employees will engage with is making them feel relevant and approachable.

Rethinking wellness delivery in turbulent times

The SoHookd Team — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:51:00 GMT

No one is immune to the pressures of the current economic climate; the difference lies in how organizations respond. As an advisor, you’re being asked to bring forward solutions that reduce costs, demonstrate value, and are easy for your clients to implement, all while navigating an increasingly complex and crowded market.

The employers you work with are focused on doing more with their investments: managing healthcare spend, supporting employee well-being, and retaining talent. Benefits leaders are looking for solutions that are not only effective, but efficient. They need programs that can deliver meaningful impact without adding administrative burden.

In this environment, wellness plays a more important role than ever. When done well, it can help drive engagement, reinforce culture, and support productivity, all while complementing existing benefits strategies.

When employer clients say they’re “not ready” for a wellness benefit: Overcoming their top three objections

B.J. Wiley Williams — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:04:09 GMT

Last year, many of our brokers, consultants, and health plan partners found themselves running into the same challenge. When they introduced the idea of a workplace wellness benefit to employer clients who had never offered one before, they were often met with the same response:

15+ Wellness Activities for Employees: Physical, Mental, Spiritual, Social & More

The SoHookd Team — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:03:43 GMT

The hustle culture is fading, and work-life balance is taking its place.

Corporate Wellness Programs Cost Breakdown

The SoHookd Team — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:03:27 GMT

15 Fun Employee Engagement Activities Your Team Will Love

The SoHookd Team — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:03:04 GMT

Around 83% of employees say they'd be more productive if they felt more appreciated.

List of Best Wellness Topics for Employees in a Workplace

The SoHookd Team — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:02:50 GMT

Top 5 Corporate Wellness Companies Ranked and Reviewed

The SoHookd Team — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:02:32 GMT