Andrew Sykes, Chairman of Health at Work (HAW), is a qualified actuary, a licensed health insurance broker, an HIAA managed health professional and an accomplished speaker on the topic of consumer-directed health care and wellness. He has worked on four continents in these areas having started and run NMG Consultants and Actuaries for 15 years and has consulted with some of the world’s largest companies (including Shell Oil, McDonald’s, Nokia, Unilever, BHP Billiton, SAB Miller and many others). He is the lead consultant to the Douglas County School District (Colorado’s 3rd largest school district) and the key architect behind their vision to become America’s Healthiest School District by 2015. Andrew served as the Chief Wellness Officer for The Vitality Group before starting HAW.

Recent Stories From this Author

Motivation counts for nothing if employees feel powerless
April 1, 2012
Almost all efforts to drive participation in wellness programs focus on motivation. Initiatives like inspiring messages,...

5 cycles of behavior change and how they affect individuals' health habits
October 1, 2011
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With wellness, ignorance is bliss
August 1, 2011
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If your incentive is broke, fix it
July 1, 2011
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The million-dollar question employers have to answer: How healthy are your employees, really?
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When white lies become the new truth: How HRAs can be dangerous
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No more master key: Health risk assessments unnecessary for wellness plan design
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Fit by 14: One School District’s Quest to Improve Grades Through an Integrated Employee and Student Wellness Program
February 15, 2011