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  The US is seeing one of the lowest rates of unemployment over the past 50 years. The job demand is so great that today employees have a choice in the type of job they accept, and many are expecting more benefits including a higher salary and a great benefits package.   In addition, a large majority of our multigenerational workforce are looking for companies that offer worksite wellness programs. Employers offering wellness programs in the workforce is a somewhat relatively new concept, although it is more common in the workplace today. Ten years ago only a few top companies in Silicon Valley offered comprehensive wellness perks but today this benefit is now offered by many companies all over the nation. Data shows that prospective employees prefer a job with wellness benefits over a higher salary, possibly due to the increase cost of healthcare.   The thinking is likely that If one remains well and healthy, then overall healthcare costs are low. ·   ...