"Wellness efforts can encompass everything from in-office programs for exercise and weight-loss, to at-work flu shots, to subsidized memberships at a fitness facility.... [P]aid sick time alleviates employees' having to choose between recuperating from an illness and getting paid.... [E]mployee assistance programs can also reduce absenteeism by helping employees manage and access resources to address a range of personal issues.... [Consider] programs that enable employees to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for certain IRS-allowed expenses such as commuting, or to contribute to retirement accounts on a pre-tax basis."  MORE >>