Health and Wellness

We know that healthier employees are more productive and reduce our healthcare costs as well as their own. We offer easy and affordable access to healthcare, and our HealthCare University program provides a range of options to encourage employees and their families to adopt healthy lifestyles.

Our healthcare plans stress preventive care, management of chronic conditions and protection against the catastrophic costs of major illness. Wherever possible, we try to remove barriers that prevent employees from receiving care. We provide specialized resources such as maternity management, nurse hotlines, free financial advice and a strong assistance program for all employees.

Our wellness program spans the full range of physical, mental and financial health concerns, with a focus on education and awareness, changing behavior and improving access to care.

Education and awareness
We do our best to make it easy to learn about healthy living. Our ‘Learn and Earn’ program offers short courses on topics such as weight management and stress management. Participating employees are rewarded for their efforts by earning cash and winning prizes.

Changing behavior
We know that small changes in health habits can yield great results in overall health, and we offer a wide range of programs to help employees make those changes. Examples include a 12-week weight management course, a tobacco cessation program and discounts at Weight Watchers and local gyms. We recognize that changing behavior is easier when those around you are doing the same—that’s why we offer many programs to family members as well.

Improving access to care
We have eight on-site medical clinics in the U.S. providing free access to roughly 20% of our employees, making it easier for them to maintain primary health care. The onsite clinics have maintained the high-level accreditation from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. Additionally, for the last four years, our medical and wellness programs have earned the highest Platinum Level as a Best Employer for Health Lifestyles Award from the National Business Group on Health.

Case study: Fit 'n' Fun
Fit ’n’ Fun is a six-week family health and fitness program we began in 2007. The program guides employees and their families through a variety of fitness activities as well as lessons in healthy cooking. In 2008 enrollment in the program nearly doubled, from 188 families to 336. We surveyed participants at the beginning and end of the program. At the beginning, 42 percent said they were exercising regularly; by the end, the figure was 59 percent. Overall, 94 percent said Fit ’n’ Fun improved their family’s health habits.