Get healthier and earn rewards with Virgin Pulse, our online well-being platform.
You and your spouse/domestic partner can each earn up to $225 when you complete preventive health actions and participate in a variety of healthy programs, activities and company-wide challenges via the Virgin Pulse website and app.
Join today at join.virginpulse.com/liveit.
Looking to get fit, eat healthier or sleep better? A Virgin Pulse Coach can help you set a goal and then stay with it. You can request one-on-one support from a qualified coach who can motivate you, give you tips and help you reach your goals.
Choose your path to better well-being. Whether you’re looking to improve your eating habits, move more, sleep better or manage a health condition, the Virgin Pulse Journeys digital coaching tool can help. You’ll get small, achievable steps to try out and build healthy habits that stick.
For technical support, contact Virgin Pulse at 888-671-9395, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET. You can also live chat at member.virginpulse.com, Monday through Friday, 2 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET.
The Merck fitness centers bring fitness to you! The centers at many of our larger sites offer access to expert and degreed fitness professionals, the latest exercise equipment, and a wide array of group exercise classes free for Merck employees!
The fitness center team hosts a variety of free virtual live group exercise classes (all times listed are U.S. ET), including yoga flow, HIIT, Pilates, Tabata and more. Feel free to turn your camera on and join a class, or just view privately and follow along with the instructor.
If you aren’t able to join the live sessions, or would prefer to do workouts on your own schedule, check out these recorded workouts that you can do any time.
Learn more about low-cost fitness options to 11,900+ gyms and 9,000+ on-demand videos with Active&Fit Direct. For answers to frequently asked questions, view this FAQ. Visit Sync > HR > Money > Merck Perks (employee discounts) for a special URL you can use to access Merck pricing. Membership also includes options for your spouse. The Active&Fit Direct’s spring promotion is currently active (April 1 – June 30): Save $28 and join the Active&Fit Direct program with NO enrollment fee for the standard network, using code STAYSTRONG.
You are what you eat! FLIK, our cafeteria and catering partner, is committed to health and wellness initiatives that foster a healthy lifestyle both in and out of the café.
Interested in healthy recipes and on-demand cooking demonstrations? Check out the monthly Flik nutrition newsletter which features savvy shopping tips, nutrition bites videos and registered dietitian approved recipes.
WeightWatchers® Reimagined can help you reach your wellness goals. You will receive 50% off the membership cost with Merck’s discounted pricing for WeightWatchers’ Digital and Unlimited Workshops + Digital programs.
Learn more at ww.com/wellness (access ID: 61048).
It is more important than ever to prioritize prevention by getting the flu vaccine, as well as all routinely recommended vaccines, for you and your family members. This will help reduce illness and unnecessary medical visits and hospitalizations — protecting individuals and public health, as well as easing the burden on the healthcare system.
Health Services offers a broad range of occupational and preventive health programs and services including flu shots, other vaccinations and more. Learn about our on-site clinics and services designed to help keep you healthy, on the job and at your best.
We are committed to providing all employees, contractors, and guests with healthy and safe work environments. Our Tobacco-Free Policy prohibits the smoking of any tobacco products or the use of oral tobaccos or e-cigarettes at all times on company property.
Having the correct equipment and using it correctly is key to good ergonomics. Go to the Workplace Accommodations page on Sync for more information.
The Fitness Center offers guided meeting breaks (5, 10 and 15 minutes), including stretches, breathing techniques and fun activities. Everyone will come back to the meeting refreshed and refocused.
Consider placing a stretch break request and a Fitness Center team member will reach out regarding your meeting.
