Durham, N.C. – Cigna has selected Durham County Government as a recipient of their Bronze level Healthy Workforce Designation for demonstrating a strong commitment to improving the health and well-being of its employees through a workplace wellness program.

“At Durham County, employee health is our top priority; we are honored to be recognized with the Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation” said Kathy Everett-Perry, Chief Human Resources Officer/Chief Employment Counsel. “We understand the important role employee well-being plays in an organization’s success, and we also understand the relationship between healthy employees and a more productive and satisfied workforce.”

Investing in an effective workplace well-being program drives value for employers. Senior executives surveyed as part of an Economist Impact study commissioned by Cigna reported greater productivity, stronger staff morale and motivation, and greater retention and loyalty as the most significant business outcomes of a healthy workforce. Additionally, a Gallup Report finds that on average, companies with high employee engagement are 23 percent more profitable.

“As a consultative growth partner, Cigna knows that a healthy workforce is critical to business growth,” said Cindy Ryan, executive vice president and chief human resources officer. “We are honored to recognize organizations like Durham County Government who share our commitment to workplace wellness. Creating a healthy work culture is of critical importance, and many employers are seeing increased employee engagement, productivity, and retention as a result of whole person health wellness initiatives.”

The Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation, formerly known as the Cigna Well-Being Award, evaluates organizations based on the core components of their well-being program, including leadership and culture, program foundations, program execution, and whole person health. Organizations recognized with this designation set the standard of excellence for whole-organization health.  Cigna is proud to honor Durham County Government with the Bronze level designation for having made good progress towards a healthy work culture by establishing and growing their employee well-being and engagement program.

In 2021, Durham County Government received the Cigna Well-Being Award.  

Durham County is committed to improving the quality of life across the lifespan through protecting the health of community. DCo is equally committed to its workforce and making employee health a priority.

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