take their medication, schedule checkups, and otherwise stabilize their current conditions can help keep your employees out of the emergency room. three, find a partner. work with hospitals or health professionals to create the best short and long-term wellness programs. four, invest in lifestyle management programs. initiatives like fitness competitions, and smoking cessation programs can cut costs in the long-term by preventing at-risk employees from developing costly illnesses. and five measure your program's success. wellness programs can be a great resource, but if no one uses them or they're not working, they are a waste of time and money. so, pick the metrics and keep track of them to see if your program needs to pivot. as we prepare to celebrate veterans day this week, we're mindful of how difficult it can be to make the transition from combat zone to an office building. for many returning service people, the process can be overwhelming. and that's where this veteran