American Specialty Health Receives Ranking on Workforce 100 List for Leadership in HR Management
San Diego, CA (PRWEB) August 18, 2014 -- American Specialty Health Incorporated (ASH), a leading health services company and employee-wellness champion, has been named to the “Workforce 100” list by Workforce Magazine, which recognizes corporate leaders in human resources (HR) management.
The Workforce 100 is a ranking of the nation’s top companies which perform best in seven core areas: workplace culture; employee benefits; diversity and inclusion; employee development/talent management; HR innovation/management; leadership development; recruiting and talent acquisition.
“As a company whose mission is to empower people to live healthier and longer lives, it’s only natural that we champion our own employees,” said ASH Associate Vice President of HR Kristin Bragg. “We strive to create a culture of inclusion, where every employee understands their role and the contributions they can make, and where employees have opportunities to grow in their careers. When you provide a work environment that encourages people to be healthy, happy and fulfilled in their careers, you’re ensuring a positive future for your company too.”
ASH offers its more than 1,200 employees extensive and ongoing training through ASH University. The company also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a wellness plan and health and fitness perks, such as an onsite fitness center, health education classes, wellness incentives, healthy vending machines, standing desks, a meditation room and personal health coaching. The company recognizes and rewards high achievers at quarterly “all staff” meetings and regularly invites open conversations with management during the CEO’s “Lunch with George” events.
ASH was recently recognized as “One of the Coolest Companies to Work for in San Diego” by O.C. Tanner for its exceptional company culture and outstanding employee appreciation programs. ASH also has been recognized as follows: Inc 5000 “Fastest Growing Private Companies in America,” 2009-2013; a National Business Group on Health Gold “Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles” award winner, 2008-2011, and 2013; 100 “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare magazine; one of America’s 15 Fittest Companies by Men’s Fitness magazine; and a “Fit Company” by the California Task Force on Youth and Workplace Wellness.
To learn more about career opportunities at ASH, visit the website at ashcompanies.com or view job opportunities at LinkedIn.
About American Specialty Health
American Specialty Health Incorporated (ASH) is one of the nation's premier independent and privately-owned specialty health services organizations, providing specialty health care networks and programs , fitness and exercise programs and population health solutions for health plans, insurance carriers and employer groups. Operating from offices in San Diego, California, Southlake (Dallas), Texas, Carmel (Indianapolis), Indiana and Columbia, South Carolina, ASH has more than 1,200 employees and administers services for nearly 34 million members nationwide. Additional products offered through ASH and its subsidiaries include Healthyroads®, FitnessCoach TM, Active&Fit ®, ExerciseRewards TM and others. For more information, visit http://www.ashcompanies.com or call 800-848-3555. Follow us on LinkedIn or Twitter at @ASHCompanies.
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Lisa Freeman, American Specialty Health Incorporated, http://www.ashcompanies.com/, +1 (310) 422-9200, [email protected]
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