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Celebrating Workplace Wellness

In an increasingly health-conscious world, the emphasis on workplace wellness has become paramount. This year, Wellness Workdays unveiled the recipients of its coveted 2026 Best Wellness Employer Gold Certification, honoring nine outstanding organizations dedicated to enhancing employee well-being. The esteemed award recognizes businesses that have implemented comprehensive, data-driven health initiatives, advanced by experts from Harvard Medical School. The honored organizations include:

• - Careforth
• - City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• - City of Portland, Maine
• - Groov-Pin Corporation
• - Harris Health
• - Kennebunk Savings
• - New Balance
• - Norway Savings Bank
• - Orlando Utilities Commission

The Importance of Investing in Health

Debra Wein, founder and CEO of Wellness Workdays, articulated the necessity of prioritizing employee health: "In today's rapidly evolving workplace, investing in employee well-being isn't just an option; it's a vital component for long-term success." The Gold-certified employers represent leaders in their fields, cultivating wellness programs aimed at fostering healthier, more engaged workforces. Their commitment not only enhances productivity but also sets a critical precedent for organizations seeking to prioritize employee health.

The Rigorous Evaluation Process

To achieve the Gold certification, organizations underwent a comprehensive evaluation process focused on four critical areas:

• - Assessment
• - Strategy
• - Implementation
• - Evaluation

Notably, four organizations—Orlando Utilities Commission, New Balance, Norway Savings Bank, and City of Portland, Maine—have maintained their Gold status for seven consecutive years. This achievement underscores their continued commitment to excellence in workplace wellness. Similarly, Careforth, Groov-Pin Corporation, and Kennebunk Savings achieved Gold status for three consecutive years, illustrating their dedication to fostering employee health.

Annual Survey and Future Participation

The Best Wellness Employer survey, conducted annually, allows various organizations to benchmark their health programs and validate their commitment to employee well-being. Organizations that aspire to participate in the 2027 survey are encouraged to explore the program further, paving the way for healthier and more resilient work environments.

For more details about the awards and participation, interested organizations can visit Wellness Workdays.

About Wellness Workdays

Wellness Workdays is a recognized leader in providing integrated, outcome-focused workplace health solutions that aim to improve workforce health while minimizing healthcare and injury-related costs. Their partnership extends across high-risk environments such as construction and manufacturing and professional settings including financial and pharmaceutical sectors. With over two decades of expertise, their tailored onsite and virtual programs combine elements of physical, mental, behavioral health, and injury prevention, delivering measurable outcomes.

Wellness Workdays, a Certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise, boasts numerous accolades for its collaboration with organizations like New Balance, Turner Construction, Skanska, and Harvard Business School. The company continues to trailblaze the path toward healthier workplaces, enabling organizations to thrive while emphasizing employee wellness as a fundamental business priority.

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