In today’s fast paced society, maintaining a healthy lifestyle is paramount. But while most of us can only get our daily dose of exercise during our free time, some lucky employees out there have the opportunity to work for companies that value the health and well being of their staff members.
Following, we would like to present you with a list we have compiled of the top 5 healthiest companies to work for, ranked according to the health-oriented facilities and benefits offered to employees. Let’s take a look at the countdown.
No. 5: Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO)
Cisco offers employees an all-inclusive on-site health center equipped with a fitness gym, physical therapists, acupuncture, and primary care physicians. In addition, mothers working for the company are some of the luckiest employees around, due to the company’s on-site childcare center and the flexible hours.
No. 4: Mayo Clinic
A company such as Mayo Clinic was bound to put a lot of emphasis on wellness. The company celebrates group or individual efforts through recognition funds. In addition, employees can join online classes or instructor-led courses that help them stay in shape. If that’s not enough, Mayo staff members can also address the company’s LiveWell program which helps them acquire the necessary resources and tools to make healthy choices. And if you were wondering about maternity and paternity leaves, flexible hours, or funeral leaves – Mayo has them all.
No. 3: Accenture Plc (NYSE:ACN)
Accenture implements a series of health initiatives that involve certain incentives employees receive when fulfilling certain goals, such as 10,000 steps per day. An online coaching program set up by the company helps staff members deal with stress, exercise, and nutrition issues. For sports enthusiasts, the company has set up clubs offering basketball, badminton, volleyball, or football courts. In addition, expecting parents are also taken care of, through free toolkits, nursing programs, and subsidized childcare.
No. 2: Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG)
Since spending your day going down slides or playing Ping-Pong with your colleagues at Google might leave you a bit soar, the company has on-site chiropractors and physical therapists. Like all other companies on our countdown, Google has some killer health benefits, no pun intended. In addition, the in-house cafeteria is designed with portion control and behavioral economic in mind, so as to ensure that staff members don’t munch on unhealthy snacks.
No. 1: General Electric Company (NYSE:GE)
General Electric has committed to making a change in the world, by launching a campaign meant to address the global health problem. But apart from this, GE also wants to ensure that its own employees are in tip-top shape. Apart from the obvious health benefits, maternity leaves, and gyms, GE also provides employees with a wellness web page filled with helpful resources and tools – HealthAhead. In addition, the company runs a program entitled Small Changes, which encourages employees to implement a small healthy change in their everyday routine. And that’s not even all: GE employees also have the opportunity to attend balance and mindfulness seminars organized by the company.
