CHICAGO – Aug. 9, 2016 – More than one-third of employees list personal health coaching as their top More than one-third of employees list personal health coaching as their top motivator in reaching wellness goals, according to a new Tell It Now(SM) survey from ComPsych® Corporation. Thirty-seven percent of employees said a personal coach would most motivate them to achieve wellness goals, while just 10 percent said technology (apps and fitness devices) would most help them reach goals. ComPsych is the world’s largest provider of employee assistance programs and is the pioneer and worldwide leader of fully integrated EAP, behavioral health, wellness, work-life, HR, FMLA and absence management services under its GuidanceResources® brand.  

Employees were asked:  Which of the following would most motivate you to achieve your wellness goals? 

• 37 percent said -- A personal coach 
• 18 percent said -- A discount on health insurance
• 12 percent said -- A gift card 
• 11 percent said -- A deposit to my Flexible Spending Account
• 10 percent said – Technology such as app or fitness device
• 8 percent said -- A company contest 
• 4 percent said -- Other 

“While apps and fitness technology are increasingly popular in the wellness field, nothing encourages accountability and results more than personal help from a trained wellness coach,” said Dr. Richard A. Chaifetz, Founder, Chairman and CEO of ComPsych. 

**To see the full report, including tips for how to integrate both coaching and technology into a successful wellness program, click here.**