Cigna Healthcare recently selected MBP as a recipient of its 2024 gold-level Healthy Workforce Designation for demonstrating a strong commitment to improving the health and vitality of its employees through a workplace well-being program.
“Once again, MBP’s Woohoo Wellness Program has risen to the occasion, achieving gold-level recognition. This marks the company’s sixth year being recognized by Cigna and our first year receiving the highest-level honors as part of the Healthy Workforce Designation,” said Kara Benick, SHRM-SCP, Human Resources Manager at MBP.
“The Wellness Committee continues to inspire and exemplify the importance of well-being, empowering team members to engage in healthier lifestyles. In 2024, the committee introduced its fourth monthly engagement, Puzzle of the Month, in addition to Meditation Mondays, Walk-n-Talk Tuesdays, and Yoga Flex Fridays. The team is known for developing unique, in-house wellness challenges that address a variety of health-focused concepts while ensuring inclusivity to encourage company-wide participation,” Kara added.
“Through brown bag meetings, quarterly presentations, and monthly newsletters, we strive to deliver wellness topics that resonate with our team members and provide valuable resources. The dedication and passion of the committee in promoting a healthy workforce at MBP is undeniable, and having our ongoing efforts supported by leadership speaks volumes.”
Vitality is defined as the capacity to pursue life with health, strength, and energy. It is both a driver and an outcome of health and work/life engagement, and Cigna Healthcare believes it is not only essential to individuals but also a catalyst for business and community growth. Research conducted as part of the Evernorth Vitality Index confirms that those with higher vitality experience better mental and physical health along with higher levels of job satisfaction and performance. An opportunity remains for employers as less than one in five U.S. adults report having high levels of vitality. A workplace well-being program that takes a comprehensive approach to employee health can be critical in boosting vitality and building a workforce that experiences better overall health and job productivity.
“Higher vitality is linked to a more motivated, connected, and productive workforce,” said Kari Knight Stevens, executive vice president and chief human resources officer of The Cigna Group. “Employers that foster vitality will fuel a healthier workplace and drive business and economic growth. That’s why we’re proud to recognize employers for their efforts to prioritize multiple dimensions of wellness, build a culture of health, and boost employee engagement.”
The Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation evaluates organizations based on the core components of their well-being program, including leadership and culture, program foundations and execution, policies and accommodations, and additional areas. Organizations recognized with this designation set the standard of excellence for organizational health and vitality. MBP was honored with the Silver-level designation for having made good progress towards a healthy work culture by establishing and growing their employee well-being and engagement program.
About MBP
MBP is a multi-disciplined consulting firm that provides a broad range of professional services designed to mitigate risk and optimize value within the built environment. Our diverse team of experts specializes in innovative solutions to our clients’ dynamic infrastructure and facility needs. We provide better project outcomes for our clients by maximizing an owner’s investment and identifying performance enhancements and efficiency improvements – translating into reduced life cycle asset costs. Established in 1989, MBP is a nationally recognized construction management services firm with offices in Florida, Hawaii, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. For more information, please visit www.mbpce.com.
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