There are numerous new technologies geared toward employee health and wellness. And even though the full extent of benefits is not known, this isn't keeping companies from taking the plunge with this employee health investment!

These tech innovations come in four main categories: Wearables, Gamification, Social Media, and Mobile. Mobile is the biggest so far, with employers using novel apps to integrate with mobile devices, either the personal property of the employee or bought for employee use.

In each case, these innovations demonstrate how technology is helping to facilitate a one-by-one approach to employee wellness. These tools require the participation of their users, and are a step toward lower healthcare costs due to individual employee wellness.

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