Healthy Workplace Awards: PB INDUSTRIES [Business Journal, The (Central New York)]
Copyright: | (c) 2011 Central New York Business Journal |
Source: | Proquest LLC |
Wordcount: | 137 |
CEO:
Products/Services: Metal fabrication
Employees in CNY: 75
Founded: Purchased by
HR contact:
* Top three wellness programs: Twice-monthly WellGuide visits, fruit distribution program, weight loss and lifestyle change challenge.
* Greatest benefit of wellness program: Improved employee awareness and practice of beneficial nutrition and lifestyle habits.
* How long has program been in place? Two years
* Why did the program start? Rising health-care costs. The rising company insurance costs prompted a look at having healthier employees who by improving their health and the health of their families would feel better, work better, and hopefully have less health issues in the future.
* Allowed during work hours? Yes
* Words of advice: Go slowly. Don't make programs mandatory and allow opportunities for one-on-one communication between WellGuides and employees.
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