Celebrating Employee Well-Being through Resilience Awards
On October 20, 2025, meQuilibrium, a leader in proactive mental health and performance solutions for the workforce, announced the winners of its annual Resilience Awards. This event recognizes organizations and individuals making significant strides in fostering employee resilience and well-being. Notable among the winners is Roman Grubbs, Ph.D., from Charles River Labs, who was honored as the Resilience Champion of the Year.
Dr. Grubbs has been pivotal in integrating resilience into leadership and employee development at Charles River Labs, demonstrating how to maintain performance levels even amid uncertainty. According to Jan Bruce, CEO and Co-founder of meQuilibrium, Grubbs’s efforts enable managers to cultivate resilient behaviors within their teams, promoting a culture of adaptability and focus.
The Resilience Awards recognized five organizations for their outstanding initiatives in workforce resilience:
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IBM - Best Global Activation
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GE Aerospace - Best Enterprise Strategy
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Ford - Best Targeted Campaign Strategy
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Citizens - Best Manager Strategy
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ABB - Best Launch
Bruce emphasized that these organizations have made resilience a business essential, setting benchmarks for enhancing both manager and employee performance. Their approach incorporates scientific principles of resilience, allowing them to identify who requires targeted development in resilient skills and prevent declines in employee well-being.
The awards highlight the importance of addressing mental health in the workplace, especially during times of disruption. Organizations are increasingly recognizing that a resilient workforce is better equipped to handle challenges, enhancing overall productivity and morale.
To share these insights, meQuilibrium will host an online panel discussion on October 23, 2025, featuring program managers from the winning organizations. The panel, moderated by Jonathan Gelfand, Senior Vice President of Solutions Consulting at meQ, aims to provide valuable insights into how these leaders have navigated the complexities of employee well-being and performance.
Panelists will include:
- - Ahmed Abdel-Khalek, Global Health Advisor, ABB
- - Kaitlin Stephens, Vice President of Global Benefits Enterprise Health, IBM
- - Kristin Chenvert, Health and Wellness Manager, Citizens
- - Nimisha Kalia, Chief Medical Officer, GE Aerospace
- - Roman Grubbs, Executive Director of Employee Experience Analytics, Charles River Labs
This discussion promises to address key strategies for fostering a supportive work environment, enhancing mental health resources, and empowering employees through well-being initiatives. Registration for the panel is available on the meQuilibrium website.
meQuilibrium stands as a leader in workforce resilience, leveraging AI-driven predictive solutions to tackle the underlying causes of performance risks. Their mission is to transform any workforce into a robust one that can thrive and grow, emphasizing the significance of mental health across diverse global enterprises.
As the world continues to navigate a changing landscape, the focus on employee resilience becomes more critical than ever. Organizations that prioritize mental health and create supportive environments will not only boost employee satisfaction but also drive overall business success.