• afraid_of_zombies@lemmy.world
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    11 months ago

    Because it is a transparent attempt to pay less bonuses and I am betting exploits some condition in the insurance and/or tax code to get a better deal for the corporation.

    How about companies just pay the end of the year bonus and not make a big deal about it?

    • fuckwit_mcbumcrumble@lemmy.world
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      11 months ago

      Or it’s because insurance companies offer discounts for companies that offer these programs. The employer uses some (or all) of that money to encourage employees to be healthier which A. makes them healthier. B. saves the insurance company/insurance money. C. helps boost productivity. and D. makes everyone overall happier.