WELLNESS Expanding Employee Opportunity Employers play a crucial role in advancing the well-being of their staff through resource provision. Hyatt’s benefits package includes an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which connects colleagues to mental health counseling and resources, and an app providing mental health resources, like free guided meditations. “Colleagues also are provided with meals and access to our gym at no cost. Right now, we are sponsoring a Conqueror Challenge, a fitness challenge on the app, and our Hyatt Road Runners run club is training for the Shamrockin’ Run in March,” adds Inouye. Many EAPs provide other important confidential services such as substance abuse counseling, financial and legal advice, crisis and critical incident response, and more. Hoteliers who explore more comprehensive programs and initiatives, like Wellness Wednesday, may see even more positive outcomes: “Whether it be winning a prize or being physically active—it’s something that changes your mood for the day,” said Elizabeth Zepeda, Human Resources Assistant at Cameo Beverly Hills-Remington Hospitality. Enhancing Hotel Performance Implementation of robust employee wellness programs can benefit multiple facets of your hotel, including costs, employee morale, productivity, recruitment, and retention. “Our Wellness Wednesday program has made quite an impact on our associates’ job satisfaction,” Salvago said. “It’s become something everyone looks forward to attending every week and has very much enhanced comradery between associates, which in turn positively impacts productivity.” One thing is clear: workplaces that prioritize the well-being of their employees see increased engagement and a greater likelihood of retaining their valuable workforce. Knowing Your Resources CHLA is part of the Hospitality Associations Alliance, a strategic alliance platform created by UnitedHealth Group, offering exclusive discounts and solutions that benefit CHLA members and their employees. These and other benefits can be found on CHLA’s website at https://calodging.com/ health-care-discounts-solutions. Resources include: • Exclusive Health Care Discounts From UnitedHealthcare. Enjoy up to a 5% discount on manual medical rates for fully insured groups with 101 or more full-time employees, an annual invoice credit of up to 5% on administrative fees for new self-funded medical products for self-funded groups with 100 or more full-time employees, up to a 5% discount on specialty benefits (dental, vision, life, disability, accident, and critical illness) for fully insured groups—in addition to all other discounts including bundling benefits programs. • Individual + Family Health Insurance. Part-time and full-time team members can access affordable personal health insurance. The Affordable Care Act/ Exchange plans cover pre-existing conditions along with a list of essential health benefits. Through this program, your employees can: speak directly to licensed agents and receive quotes from multiple insurance companies, access any qualifying federal subsidies as part of the enrollment process, and immediately enroll in medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and Medicare coverage programs. • Telemedicine: Discounted Virtual Visits with Health Professionals. HealthiestYou from Teladoc offers employees the ability to safely seek medical or mental health assistance from the comfort of their homes anytime of the day or night. • Free Pharmacy Discount Card. Saving employees and their families up to 75% (average savings of about 40%) on all FDA-approved prescription medications and accepted at more than 62,000 pharmacies nationwide. Cards are pre-activated and easy to use—no registration required. No fees are associated with using this card. • Free Mental Health / Substance Abuse / Suicide Prevention Resources. Free mental health resources and communities can help employees manage stress, gain insights into medical issues and solutions, access substance abuse resources, and more. www.calodging.com March + April 2024 11
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