Health New England Named A 2023 WWCMA WorkWell Massacusetts Awards Winner For Exemplary Worksite Health Promotion
Posted on January 11, 2024
SPRINGFIELD, MA – (November 16, 2023) – Health New England has been named a 2023 WorkWell Massachusetts Awards Program winner in the small group category for exemplary worksite health promotion by the Worksite Wellness Council of MA (WWCMA), powered by Healthiest Employers. Health New England has won this award annually since 2018 (with the exception of 2020 when the award program was on hold due to the pandemic).
This award is a testament to Health New England’s best-in-class health and wellness programs for its employees, the same programs it offers customers. For example, Health New England’s Healthy Directions Worksite Wellness Programs include reimbursements for fitness and wellness activities, nutritional counseling, tobacco cessation programs, health education, and more. Together, these programs help incentivize and guide employees as they take the steps to be as healthy as they can be.
“Our society is calling for us to prioritize workplace well-being,” states Archana Kansagra, WWCMA Board Director, Awards & Recognition Committee Co-Chair, and founder of the WorkWell MA Awards program. “Employers acknowledge that there are various influencers that impact an employee’s overall health, engagement, experience, and, ultimately, productivity. These organizations are taking it to the next level, transforming workplace well-being through outstanding programming and innovative solutions that improves the employee experience, builds community, and shares the important message of mental health and well-being within the company culture.”
“The health and well-being of our employees is a high priority for Health New England. We strive to create a culture of wellness and community using the same tools we offer our employer clients,” said Richard Swift, president and CEO of Health New England. “This honor from the Worksite Wellness Council of Massachusetts is a wonderful recognition of the power of the workplace to improve people’s overall well-being. We are honored to receive this award on behalf of our employees.”
WorkWell Massachusetts Awards is a corporate award program created by WWCMA, a not-for-profit member organization dedicated to the advancement of worksite wellness programs. WWCMA is partnering with Healthiest Employers, in recognizing people-first organizations who have a proactive approach to employee health.
The judging is based on each organization’s Healthiest Employers Index — a metric focused on six categories: Culture and Leadership Commitment, Foundational Components, Strategic Planning, Communications and Marketing, Programming and Interventions, and Reporting and Analytics. The questionnaire, scoring, and benchmarking were formed with the help of a national, non-biased group of representatives from the academic, medical, and wellness communities. The assessment is scored rubric style on a 1 – 100 scale, with each question totaling .25 – 3 points.
View the 2023 WorkWell Massachusetts Award Winners.
About Worksite Wellness Council of Massachusetts
The Worksite Wellness Council of Massachusetts (WWCMA) is the preeminent, independent and objective resource for well-being in the workplace. The Council offers innovative wellness best practice education, networking and training along with insightful resources for use by Massachusetts organizations and their corporate wellness teams. Visit us at wwcma.org and follow us @WorkWellMass.
About Healthiest Employers
Healthiest Employers® is a trusted awards program that recognizes people-first organizations taking a more proactive approach to employee health. Our goal is to be a resource for organizations focused on improving their employees’ health, creating a community invested in their populations’ health and well-being. Since 2009, Healthiest Employers® has been the leading recognition program for employer wellness.
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