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Award recognizes the University’s commitment to employees’ health and vitality

Cigna Healthcare has selected ���۴�ý as a recipient of their 2024 bronze level Healthy Workforce Designation for demonstrating strong commitment to improving the health and vitality of its employees through a workplace well-being program.  The University’s MyLife Live Well program offers employees expanded wellness opportunities with company paid programs including mental health resources, personalized physical therapy options, diabetes support and prevention, hypertension support, and weight management. 

“Employee well-being is a critical aspect of ensuring our workforce feels engaged, supported and valued and we are honored to have our healthy work culture recognized with the Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation,” states Chief Human Resources Officer Cheryl Naumann. “Our MyLife Live Well program is having a significant and long-lasting impact on the health of our employees and their families. The success of these efforts can be seen in improved health outcomes including improvements in program adherence, and also in the robust and active engagement from employees in the University’s full suite of targeted programs. Our continued pursuit of new ways to support team members has differentiated the MyLife Live Well program and driven long term success.”

Now in its sixth year, offerings continue to grow; the newest addition to MyLife Live Well is a program helping connect employees with coaches and mentors who provide guidance on personal growth, mental fitness, and life challenges. 

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. Cigna Healthcare is proud to honor ���۴�ý with the bronze level designation for having made good progress towards a healthy work culture by establishing and growing their employee well-being and engagement program.

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 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, 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.”

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