Durham, N.C. – Durham County Government has been recognized in the 2022 Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America and the 2022 Healthiest Employers of the Triangle – an awards program created to honor people-first organizations that prioritize the well-being of their employee population. Durham County ranks fourth in the in the Triangle for the second straight year and is ranked No. 62 in the nation. Organizations were recognized because of their commitment to workplace wellness and their exceptional health and benefits offerings.
“We are exceedingly proud of the rich benefits and wellness programs we provide for our employees and their families,” said County Manager Dr. Kimberly Sowell. “Durham County has a long history of supporting employee well-being and it is a tradition we plan to continue. We are always seeking ways to support our strong workforce and by providing excellent and extensive benefit offerings, we see the results.”
Even with many employers returning to the office or to hybrid schedules, they have had to adapt their workforces to reflect the ever-changing views of the modern American office. Increased flexibility, work-life balance, and mental health resources have proven to be common trends among Healthiest Employers honorees.
“We are so grateful for the continued support of our County Manager who strongly believes in maintaining and growing our award-winning benefit and wellness programs. Going forward, we will continue to make employee well-being a priority by identifying and responding to the changing needs of our workforce,” said Deidre Gonzales, Human Resources Manager.
Award applicants were evaluated across six key categories: Culture and Leadership, Foundational Components, Strategic Planning, Communication and Marketing, Programming and Interventions, and Reporting and Analytics. Completed assessments were ranked with the proprietary Healthiest Employers® Index, a 1-100 rubric for wellness programming. The survey is scored and powered by Springbuk, a health intelligence platform that simplifies data-driven decision-making with an intuitive user experience, predictive modeling, and curated action steps.
About Springbuk and Healthiest Employers®:
Springbuk is a health intelligence software platform that empowers everyone in an employer’s health ecosystem to glean actionable insights to improve their population’s well-being and contain claims costs. Each year, Springbuk administers the Healthiest Employers® Awards Program across the country to honor the nation’s most dedicated employers in bettering their worksite health and wellness programs. To date, over 10,000 employers across 40+ U.S. cities have participated in the awards program. Learn more at www.Springbuk.com and www.HealthiestEmployers.com.
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