This honor recognizes employers who embrace maximizing the health and well-being of employees by developing comprehensive programs that are a strategic and integral part of the overall business.
Providence, Rhode Island (PRWEB) April 13, 2016
Gilbane Building Company has received the Gold Designation in the National Well Workplace Awards sponsored by WELCOA.
This honor recognizes employers who embrace maximizing the health and well-being of employees by developing comprehensive programs that are a strategic and integral part of the overall business. Core components reviewed by WELCOA include senior level support, cultural commitment, the organization’s wellness operating plan, appropriate interventions, and outcome reporting.
Gilbane’s wellness program has been in place for more than five years, creating a culture of wellness through workplace policies such as adopting a smoke free workplace, annual fitness reimbursement, and flu shot reimbursement. In conjunction with Gilbane’s strategic wellness partner, The StayFit Plan, a division of Simplicity Health Plans, Gilbane has utilized data analytics to assess the health risks of its population in order to create meaningful programs designed to address these risks. Programming includes companywide health challenges, telephonic health coaching, biometric health screenings, and health education programs. Gilbane’s overall program engagement is 75 percent and employee program satisfaction is 96 percent.
“The work that we do and this award validates our dedication to investing in our employees and the importance of creating a healthy workforce,” says Thomas F. Gilbane, Jr., Chairman and CEO of Gilbane, Inc. “We know that health is a choice and, through our commitment to employee wellness, Gilbane has developed concentrated workplace wellbeing initiatives that promote a healthy lifestyle, encourage work life balance, and recognize success and accomplishments.”
WELCOA, a national association promoting workplace wellness, evaluates candidate organizations through a series of rigorous selection criteria based on seven benchmarks.
“We are proud to support the Gilbane wellness initiatives. Their dedication to their employees is represented by their overall company philosophy of Gilbane Cares, which we include in many aspects of their wellness programming to ensure connectivity and integration with this important company message.” says Lisa Holland, RN, President of The StayFit Plan.
At Gilbane Building Company, employees are provided outstanding benefits, top training and career growth opportunities.
Gilbane was recently recognized by Training Magazine for the outstanding work of Gilbane University, the firm’s internal educational platform, and was ranked among the top 30 leading companies nationally across all industries.
About Gilbane, Inc.
Gilbane provides a full slate of construction and facilities-related services – from pre-construction planning and integrated consulting capabilities to comprehensive construction management, close-out and facility management services – for clients across various markets. Founded in 1873 and still a privately held, family-run company, Gilbane has more than 50 offices worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.gilbaneco.com.
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