A Look Back at the 2023 Workplace Wellness Awards
Workplace wellness encompasses various aspects of employee experience, including physical health, mental well-being, and day-to-day satisfaction. Recognizing organizations that prioritize these elements is essential in promoting a healthier workplace.
The 2023 Workplace Wellness Awards by Ragan highlighted how companies leverage their purpose to provide essential resources, benefitting both employees and the greater community.
Make sure to apply for the next edition of the Workplace Wellness Awards by the December 6 deadline.
Recognizing Mavenir’s DEI & ESG Efforts
Mavenir has set a benchmark in how organizations adopt environmental, social, and governance (ESG) frameworks that resonate with employee values. This telecommunications leader emphasizes ethical business practices and robust DEI initiatives. Their accomplishments include:
- 100% completion of employee training modules
- Implementation of new health and safety protocols
- Establishment of carbon emission standards, recognized with an EcoVadis Silver Medallion
This highlights the necessity for organizations to not only talk about ESG but to actively practice it in alignment with employee needs.
The Cigna Group: Enhancing Employee Engagement
In line with wellness definitions, The Cigna Group has effectively utilized its annual Global Wellness Challenge (GWC) to enhance workplace engagement through a focus on health. The motto for 2023, “Small Steps, Big Strides,” encourages employees to prioritize wellness in manageable ways. Notably, the challenge captured:
- 28,000 participants
- 61,000 wellness minutes logged
- An 8.1% increase in employee engagement
The core takeaway is that wellness efforts should encompass holistic engagement strategies, appealing to employees’ varied interests.
Project Lifesaver: Championing Social Wellbeing
Recognized for its remarkable contributions, Project Lifesaver International focuses on aiding individuals with cognitive disabilities. By applying tracking technology, this nonprofit has developed initiatives to educate first responders and families, leading to:
- 5,000 successful rescues
- Presence in every U.S. state and all Canadian provinces
- Partnerships with 1,700 agencies
This underscores the impact that effective communication and training can have in enhancing social wellbeing.
These awards remind us that true workplace wellness initiatives can drive both employee fulfillment and community support. As Sean Devlin, editor at Ragan Communications, says, ‘Celebrating these achievements inspires more companies to look beyond profits and prioritize their employees’ wellbeing.’
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