How CVS-Aetna and Harvard Faculty are Building a Healthier Workforce

We are facing unprecedented levels of obesity, chronic disease and stress due to a massive biological-cultural mismatch that we have collectively created in the U.S. and globally. Employers are feeling the impact and have an opportunity and a responsibility to invest in improving the well-being of their employees. CVS Health-Aetna is leading the way by revisiting how factors beyond physical and emotional health impact overall well-being. In collaboration with faculty at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, the company is studying broader determinants of well-being, such as our financial security, social relationships and purpose in life. Get an inside look at its total approach to employee well-being and a preview of key takeaways from its initial research phase. After completing this session, participants will be able to: (1) Make the case for focusing on holistic well-being to create a happier, healthier and more engaged workforce; (2) Articulate the company's findings on determinants of well-being, including the role of demographics and psychographics on various well-being dimensions; and (3) Understand the relationship between each dimension and key workplace indicators such as job satisfaction, productivity and purpose.