AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – The National Business Group on Health has recognized Chrysler Group LLC as one of the nation’s leading corporations for innovative programs promoting a healthy workplace.
The Chrysler Group was among 66 employers that received the Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles Award. This is the second consecutive year and the third time in the past six years that the Chrysler Group has received this recognition. The Chrysler Group is the only automaker to receive this award in 2010.
The Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles Award recognizes employers that have embraced a culture of wellness and are working collaboratively to improve their employees’ health, productivity and quality of life. This year, the Chrysler Group received a Silver Medal award for its comprehensive wellness programs. The company accepted the award at the National Business Group on Health’s Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C., June 14.
“... the heath and well being of our members is vital to developing world class work environments ... ”
— General Holiefield,
UAW Vice President |
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“Our leadership teams are convinced that supporting improvement of the heath and well being of our members is vital to developing the world class work environments that will support a successful and sustainable Company and union for the future,” said UAW Vice President General Holiefield, director of the union’s Chrysler Department. “On behalf of our members, we are proud to receive this recognition.”
The Chrysler-UAW National Wellness Program was implemented in 1985 for both UAW-represented and non-represented employees and is focused on promoting a healthier workplace, healthy life styles and reducing the risk of illness and chronic disease.
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“This award ... shows we never lost focus on what's really important – the well-being of our employees ... .”
— Nancy Rae,
Chrysler Executive Vice President of Human Resources |
The program comprises services offered in a wide range of formats, including health assessments, biometric screenings, workshops, campaigns and health coaching. Program topics are selected based on health assessments and screening results, disability data and employee interests. Incentives linked to wellness activities are used to increase employee participation.
“The Chrysler Group is extremely proud to be recognized for its commitment to providing a healthy workplace and improving our employees’ health and well-being,” said Senior Vice President for Human Resources Nancy Rae.
Rae added that “this award validates our invested efforts in our employee wellness programs and shows that we never lost focus on what’s really important – the well-being of our employees – even through challenging economic times.”
