Best Employers Award: Excellence in Health & Well-being Winners
2026 Award Winners
Accenture
We make well-being a priority. We provide our people and their dependents with a comprehensive range of health benefits, from medical, dental and drug coverage to supplemental programs tailored to individual countries. Across Accenture, all our people have access to employee assistance programs, public health systems, company-sponsored health programs and mental health and wellness programs. Globally, we provide all our people and their families with a single online source for their physical, emotional and financial health and well-being needs. Our Global Protection & Security team maintains a 24/7 Global Watch program to assist our people with security risks, health advice and security alerts covering where they live, work and travel. We have received ISO® 45001 certification—a globally recognized standard for occupational health and safety in several countries. Our Accessibility Centers also offer enablement and advisory services, collaborative technology research, recruiting and other support for our people with disabilities.
Adobe
At Adobe, we believe that employee wellbeing is a foundational business driver and a reflection of our values. When employees feel taken care of in and outside the office, they are empowered to do their best work. This is why we provide inclusive and comprehensive benefits and programs that help individuals, teams and local communities stay safe, healthy and well. Considering employee experiences, sentiment, and needs, our wellbeing strategy fosters community and belonging while encompassing physical, mental, and financial wellbeing for employees and their loved ones. Prioritizing global wellbeing is essential to caring for our business and employees and is core to how we perform. We all have a role to play.
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American Express
We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that promote their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial and mental health through each stage of life.
- Physical Health: Our innovative, award-winning global corporate wellness program, Healthy Living, highlights the importance of preventive care, encourages and rewards healthy actions and provides colleagues and their loved ones with the support they need through our leadership, policies and work environment.
- Financial Well-being: Our Smart Saving program provides resources and tools like financial coaching—at no cost—to help colleagues make better decisions about their finances.
- Mental Health: Through Healthy Minds, our global mental health program, we are increasing awareness about mental health and providing resources and support for our colleagues so they can care for their well-being and get help when they need it, this includes free counseling for colleagues and their loved ones, offering telehealth, grief and loss support, group support sessions and mental health trainings.
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AXA XL
At AXA XL, we remain committed to fostering a workplace that prioritizes the health and wellbeing of our colleagues and their families. As a five-time recipient of the Best Employer: Excellence in Health and Well-being award, we are proud of our ongoing dedication to supporting overall wellness. Our holistic approach encompasses physical, financial, and mental health, reflected in our competitive medical plans, market-leading 401(k) match, and expansive time-off programs. We believe caring for our colleagues means supporting them beyond the workplace, which is why we offer innovative family leave options such as caregiving, parental, fertility, and grandparent leave. We also support career growth with multiple development opportunities and education assistance programs. Our leadership team is deeply committed to creating an environment where wellbeing is a core value—viewed as essential to our success. We are honored to be recognized again and remain dedicated to being an employer of choice.
Bain & Company
Bain & Company is committed to the health and wellbeing of our employees, our ‘Bainies’. Our Operating Principle, “A Bainie Never Lets Another Bainie Fail,” reflects a shared responsibility to support one another and prioritize wellbeing. We embed wellbeing into how we work, enabling both individual and team performance while strengthening the firm’s success. Through sustained organizational commitment and investment, we foster the behaviors that make wellbeing an integral part of how Bain operates every day.
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Bank of America
Bank of America provides competitive and flexible benefits and programs to support our teammates at every stage of life. We see wellness encompassing three areas: physical, emotional and financial. By supporting all three, we help drive our commitment to make Bank of America a Great Place to Work for all employees.
BD
BD is a leading global medical technology company. Operating across the globe, with more than 60,000 employees, BD delivers billions of products annually that have a positive impact on global healthcare. Our longstanding history of ensuring the health, safety and well-being of our associates includes providing education, resources and programs to empower our associates and help them thrive—personally and professionally. Our Well-being at BD program takes a global and integrated approach to helping build resiliency and a healthy life balance. The program centers on four pillars —physical, emotional, financial, and social - key areas of life where individuals can take action to improve their well-being based on their unique needs. We regularly review and implement program enhancements and investments intended to ensure benefits are inclusive and represent the needs of BD associates and their families.
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama’s BeWell program promotes emotional, financial, physical and social wellness. Associates can participate in eight wellness challenges, earning up to $400 in rewards. The Healthy Action Program component provides incentive options including 2Morrow, meQuilibrium, WondrHealth, care management, Lark, Virta and webinar attendance. Additional rewards include completing a wellness visit, preventive screening, step challenges, health assessment and an online program addressing fitness, nutrition and mindfulness with over 1,200 videos. Webinar topics included Mindful Eating, Tax Tips, and Emotional Wellbeing for Parents. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides text therapy, free legal and financial consultations with discounted services, work/life services , and coaching services. Coaching services promote self-awareness, clarify visions, values, intentions and goals. Goals include, but are not limited to health and aging, healthy weight, exercising, healthy parenting, personal development and personal finances.
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Bon Secours Mercy Health
Bon Secours Mercy Health is a not-for-profit Catholic health system with 34 hospitals across seven states. Our vision - to be where associates want to work, clinicians want to practice, people seek wellness and communities thrive. Our program Be Well, guides associates on their personal journey to better health and well-being. It's designed to create environments that make health behaviors easy, self-care a priority, encompasses total well-being and empowers associates to live their best lives. While program participation earns financial health care spending incentives, more importantly; associates have access to coaching, challenges and programs addressing mental well-being, resiliency, stress management, emotional health, financial fitness & more. Programs such as Be Well With Diabetes, Twin Health, Vori Health, Ayble Health, Maven, and Spring Health enhance partnerships with associate's healthcare provider as well as provides tools and content to build better behaviors and reduce risk.
Cardinal Health
Cardinal Health is a distributor of pharmaceuticals and specialty products; a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products; a supplier of home-health and direct-to-patient products and services; an operator of nuclear pharmacies and manufacturing facilities; and a provider of performance and data solutions. Our company's customer-centric focus drives continuous improvement and leads to innovative solutions that improve people's lives every day.
We meet our employees wherever they are on their lives’ continuum, whether it be mentally, physically or financially, to support their overall well-being and empower them to advance healthcare each day. Learn more about Cardinal Health at cardinalhealth.com and at newsroom.cardinalhealth.com.
Chevron
Chevron is focused on contributing to employee and community health and well-being. Through our partnerships, we bring global experience, leadership and financial resources to assist in addressing the health risks having the greatest potential impact on our colleagues, their families and the communities where we operate. We care about our employees’ health and well-being, so they can lead full lives on and off the job. Our wide-ranging workforce wellness programs focus on whole-person health — the body, mind and lifestyle. In our operations, we evaluate work-site conditions and staff behaviors to help allow employees to perform the physical, psychological and cognitive requirements safely. We support a culture of health – an organizational commitment where employee’s well-being and health are actively prioritized and integrated into organizational practices.
Choice Hotels International
At Choice Hotels International, we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome, wanted, and respected. This commitment extends to every aspect of our wellbeing philosophy and comes to life through our call to action: “Make Wellbeing your Choice." Wellbeing is not one-size-fits-all — it’s personal. That’s why we invite each associate to embrace our broader employer brand, “Make it your Choice,” empowering them to make meaningful decisions that support thriving lives at work, at home, and in the community. Within that culture of choice, we place a special emphasis on encouraging associates to actively prioritize their physical, mental, and financial health — and the wellbeing of their families.
By championing the belief that wellbeing begins with intentional choices, we provide education, engagement, and tailored resources to meet people where they are. “Make Wellbeing your Choice” reflects our commitment to inspiring small, meaningful steps that lead to lasting impact, reinforcing a culture where every associate feels supported in building a healthier, more balanced life.
CNO Financial Group
CNO Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CNO) secures the future of middle-income America. CNO provides life and health insurance, annuities, and financial services through our family of brands, including Bankers Life, Colonial Penn, Optavise and Washington National. Our customers work hard to save for the future, and we help protect their health, income, and retirement needs with 3.2 million policies and $38.8 billion in total assets. Our 3,300 associates, 5,000 exclusive agents and more than 7,000 independent partner agents guide individuals, families, and businesses through a lifetime of financial decisions. For more information, visit CNOinc.com.
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Compass Group USA
If you’ve dined in college quads or hospital dining rooms, ballparks or museums, school cafeterias or corporate cafés, airport lounges or senior living communities, chances are you’ve dined with Compass Group. We're the nation’s largest family of foodservice and facilities services companies, serving more than 14 million meals and maintaining more than 1.4 billion square feet a day – and every single one of them counts. We’re proud to be recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, named one America’s Greatest Workplace for Women by Newsweek, honored by Disability Index as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion, and named a Healthiest Employer by Springbuk. Our award-winning culture is driven by our people – the hardworking, dedicated associates who bring our mission to life. That’s why we’re committed to supporting our people holistically, with exceptional benefits that support and empower our associates to thrive.
CVS Health
CVS Health® is committed to offering nationally recognized, award-winning benefits that help colleagues and their families live full and healthy lives. Our approach centers on three interconnected pillars: physical, emotional and financial wellness. We promote shared accountability empowering colleagues to take advantage of tools and resources, like no-cost preventive screenings, to stay on top of their health and be their healthiest. All colleagues, regardless of medical plan enrollment, have access to a wide range of no-cost wellness resources on the first day of employment. Examples include confidential counseling sessions, health screenings, vaccinations, stress and anxiety management, smoking cessation and weight management programs. As a health care company, we also leverage our own internal expertise drawing on the guidance of our medical directors and clinicians in various roles including our Health Care Delivery organization, and more, to provide best-in-class programs and offerings that support every aspect of wellness.
Dell Technologies
At Dell Technologies, our team is at the heart of everything we do. Fueled by collaboration, innovation, and drive, our people are dedicated to driving human progress around the globe. Our culture is defined by our values and made real every day by how we work and lead. We remain committed to being a place where team members have access to the programs and resources needed to be their very best at work and in life in support of our People Philosophy. Our well-being programs are designed to help team members feel empowered and balanced through comprehensive benefits and market relevant resources dedicated to elevating overall well-being in mind, body, wealth and flexibility.
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DTE
At DTE, we care about employees and their families and want them to be healthy and well. We embrace, support and celebrate the diversity of our individual health and wellbeing journeys. Our commitment to creating a best-in class Culture of Health & Wellbeing (COHWB) is built into the operating model of our organization; “Drive a best-in class culture of health and wellbeing” has been an enterprise priority for 5 years. Cultivating a Culture of Health and Wellbeing doesn’t happen on its own. From the executive support of the Wellbeing Executive Leadership Committee, financial and resource allocation, to conveying a clear vision or creating and delivering a comprehensive strategy, it is this wellbeing stewardship that brings our intention to life. The Health and Wellbeing program mission is to empower the DTE family to live with positive energy, good health, and a passion for life by fostering a lifetime commitment to total wellbeing.
Elevance Health
Elevance Health’s bold purpose is to improve the health of humanity. That begins with the health and wellbeing of our associates. Guided by our well-being strategy and three core pillars — Improved Health and Wellbeing, Lowering Cost of Care, Quality, and Access, and Improved Experience and Impact — we’re driving meaningful change. These pillars come to life through five focus areas: (1) whole-person health, wellbeing, the future of work, and social drivers of health; (2) clinical outcomes and cost of care; (3) digital innovation through data and analytics; (4) product and policy excellence; and (5) global optimization where it delivers the greatest value. Together, we’re shaping a healthier, more connected world — starting with our own people.
EY US
At EY US, we empower our people to thrive by putting our collective wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. We believe that when everyone can face their days with peak health, connection and a sense of meaning, they, their teams and our business benefit. Our approach to wellbeing supports our people’s unique journeys, offering leading programs and helpful tools focused on physical and emotional health, financial stability and social connections. We also recognize that wellbeing is a team sport. In our teams and across our organization, we enable working together in ways that sustain both personal fulfillment and peak performance. We are all in on making wellbeing a shared priority that fuels our collective success.
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General Motors
At General Motors, we believe that our success begins with supporting our people. We take a holistic, innovative approach to Total Rewards, recognizing that it’s about more than just pay. Our comprehensive programs are designed to support the financial, physical and emotional well-being of our employees, while also providing rewarding life and work experiences to help them grow, develop, and thrive both professionally and personally. We offer best-in-class health care, resources for chronic conditions, and a generous well-being incentive to encourage proactive health engagement. We also promote work-life balance through a vacation and holiday package that ranks in the top tier of employers. Whether employees are just starting or deepening their well-being journey, GM provides the tools and flexibility to make every experience rewarding.
Hearst
Innovation and storytelling are at the heart of everything we do. As a global, diversified media, information and services company, Hearst empowers millions through trusted journalism, data-driven insights and creativity that informs, inspires and connects. Just as we uplift our audiences, we’re equally committed to the wellbeing of our people — the minds and hearts behind our success. Hearst’s holistic wellbeing model is built on four pillars — physical, financial, emotional and family — reflecting our belief that when colleagues thrive, so does our company and communities. Through inclusive health programs, comprehensive financial benefits and education, mental health and neurodivergence support and resources for every stage of family life from fertility and caregiving to return-to-work, we champion a culture that supports the whole person. At Hearst, every individual is supported, valued and inspired to bring their best selves to work each day.
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HII
HII is proud to be recognized for the third time as a Best Employer for Excellence in Health & Wellbeing, and as the sole recipient of this year’s Excellence in Health Care Value award from Business Group on Health. These honors reflect our belief that well-being programs require a strategic approach that puts our workforce and their families first. By investing in health, resilience and overall experience of our workforce – while also delivering high-quality, cost-effective care—we are strengthening both the HII workforce and our business for the long term. We are committed to providing meaningful best-in-class benefits and well-being programs that our employees and their families deserve - we can’t succeed without them.
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HP
At HP, we believe wellbeing has many dimensions—and they all start with you. Our award-winning program WellBeyond includes exciting offerings and incentives to support you—and your family members’—unique wellbeing journeys. HP created Well Beyond to recognize everything that makes you unique. We want to empower and support you with resources and tools that put your needs at the center. Our mission is to foster a culture of wellbeing that helps you engage in all aspects of your life. Our promise is to provide tools and resources that can help you optimize all five key pillars of wellbeing - Emotional, Physical, Life balance, Social/Community, and Financial. Our guiding principles include creating a culture free of stigma, collaborating globally and locally, thinking innovatively and holistically, and using your feedback to drive our programs and partnerships.
Humana
At Humana, our core purpose is helping people achieve their best health. This commitment begins with our associates, placing their well-being at the heart of our culture. By fostering an environment where teammates feel supported, we empower them to better serve our members and communities. We invest in each associate’s journey—nurturing their sense of purpose, physical, emotional, and mental health, their connection to community, and their overall sense of security. Our corporate values—Caring, Curious, and Committed—reflect the diverse roles our associates play and embody the spirit of respect and innovation that defines life at Humana.
IDEXX
IDEXX is a global leader in pet healthcare innovation. Our diagnostic and software products and services create clarity in the complex, constantly evolving world of veterinary medicine. We support longer, fuller lives for pets by delivering insights and solutions that help the veterinary community around the world make confident decisions—to advance medical care, improve efficiency, and build thriving practices. Our innovations also help ensure the safety of milk and water across the world and maintain the health and well-being of people and livestock. Our well-being program, IDEXXLiFE, focuses on Physical Health, Emotional Resilience, Financial Wellness and Social Connectedness. IDEXXLiFE offerings include: on-site medical clinic; nutrition program; life and financial coaching; fitness centers; an online interactive platform; team challenges; well-being lectures; employee recognition; and mental health counseling for employees and their family members.
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Jones Lang LaSalle
At JLL, we believe that true success begins with well-being. Our comprehensive approach to employee care is built on four foundational pillars: physical, mental health & financial well-being, and inclusion. Our north star creates a framework where every one of our 113,000 employees can flourish. We're more than just a workplace; we're a community committed to nurturing the whole person. Through thoughtfully designed benefits and programs, we provide the tools, resources, and support employees need to build resilience, pursue their passions, and achieve their personal and professional aspirations. Our holistic well-being ecosystem recognizes that each employee's journey is unique. We're here to support every step of their path forward, whether they're focusing on health, seeking resources, or planning for the future. Together, we're building brighter futures and a culture where everyone can thrive authentically. Because when employees succeed, we all succeed.
JPMorganChase
At JPMorganChase, our purpose is to Make Dreams Possible for everyone, everywhere, every day. Our core values—service, heart, curiosity, courage, and excellence—set us apart for our clients, communities, and employees. We are deeply committed to promoting and fostering a culture that prioritizes the well-being of our people. Our global approach aims to inspire and empower our employees, leaders and teams to keep personal well-being top of mind, provide impactful tools to unlock the full potential of our people so that they can live their best life and do their best work, while we create a differentiated offering enabling us to attract the best talent, empower careers and create exceptional experiences. By providing comprehensive benefits and evolving well-being offerings, our ongoing investment in these initiatives create pathways for our employees to achieve their dreams and excel in all aspects of their lives.
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Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care. We are recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente has a mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We currently serve 12.6 million members in 9 states and the District of Columbia. Care for members and patients is focused on their total health and guided by their personal Permanente Medical Group physicians, specialists, and team of caregivers. Our expert and caring medical teams are empowered and supported by industry-leading technology advances and tools for health promotion, disease prevention, state-of-the-art care delivery, and world-class chronic disease management. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education, and the support of community health.
Keybank
At Key, we believe that when teammates feel supported, they can achieve their fullest potential—at work, at home, and in the communities where we live and serve. Through our comprehensive, competitive benefit programs and resources, Thrive with Key reflects our commitment to the health, well-being, and financial wellness of our teammates. Our thoughtfully curated wellness initiatives are grounded in data and continuously refined through feedback to meet the evolving needs of our teammates. We take a personalized approach by empowering teammates to care for their physical health, strengthen mental resilience, and build long-term financial confidence. Our benefits and programs are designed to make a meaningful difference in the lives of teammates and their families; providing the tools, resources, and support needed to help them truly thrive.
Koch
Koch Benefits is dedicated to the holistic well-being of our employees and their families, focusing on physical, mental, financial, and life and family well-being. We offer comprehensive resources and benefits that support personalized, whole health, including healthy lifestyle programs, health screenings, vaccine offerings, benefits navigation and engagement platform, onsite community engagement events, and more. Our award-winning benefits offerings, including industry-leading healthcare benefits, mental health support, and financial and family planning assistance are designed to enhance the total well-being that positively impacts the lives of our employees and their families
Kyndryl
In fiscal 2024, we launched Kinship @ Kyndryl, a global framework that embeds belonging and well-being into the foundation of Kyndryl’s employee experience. As a key pillar of this framework, Be Well is a comprehensive strategy that supports the physical, mental, social, and financial well-being of Kyndryls and their families, at no cost.
Kinship @ Kyndryl also includes our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks (KINs) which are company-sponsored, employee-led resource groups open to all Kyndryls – to foster community, connection, and a culture of belonging. Kinship @ Kyndryl partners closely with Benefits, Corporate Health & Safety to deliver programs, competitive rewards and benefits that support a healthy work-life balance and foster an empathetic, inclusive environment where every Kyndryl feels valued and can thrive.
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Labcorp
At Labcorp, wellbeing isn’t just a program; it’s part of who we are. Through Best You, we strengthen our commitment by fostering a culture in which every employee feels supported across all pathways of wellbeing: mind, body, money and life.
Rooted in our mission to improve health and improve lives, Best You provides a unified framework that empowers employees to care for their whole selves through accessible tools, resources, programs, and coverages.
Best You supports holistic wellbeing and creates an inclusive culture where employees feel empowered, engaged, and equipped to thrive both professionally and personally.
McKinsey & Company
We know from our research that people perform at their best—for our clients, our firm, and one another—when they are healthy and well. Because our people are not one-dimensional, neither are our benefits and programs to support their well-being and help them thrive at all life stages. Leveraging years’ worth of satisfaction and attrition data, we understand the personal and professional moments when well-being is most at risk. Our colleague-centric approach allows us to triage colleagues to the best support structures. We check on colleagues’ well-being through regular (e.g., monthly and annual, at a minimum) surveys and use the data to both inform the design of new initiatives for the populations that need them most, and prompt individual intervention and care as needed, continually drawing inspiration from our people.
Merck & Co., Inc.
Our people are the driving force behind our mission to save and improve lives, and we continue to focus on helping them be the best they can be every day. We do this by fostering a culture of psychological and physical safety, valuing and responding to employee feedback, and investing in benefits that matter most to our people and their families. In 2025, our well being efforts included advancing our global cancer pledge—expanding access to World Health Organization recommended cancer screenings and vaccinations across more than 70 countries, ensuring employees and their families have the flexibility, time and support needed to access these lifesaving preventive services. We also continued the global rollout of a high touch mental well being concierge, providing employees and their families with confidential, no cost support worldwide. Our continued investment in the growth, success and well being of our people reflects our enduring commitment to building a strong,
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Morgan Stanley
The health and wellbeing of our global workforce is critical to our firm’s continued success. We provide a best-in-class benefits program that enables our employees and their families to thrive, as well as strengthens our ability to attract and retain top talent. Our three-pronged wellbeing strategy — awareness, prevention and access to quality care — is informed by employee feedback, program outcomes, benchmarking and research. Additionally, our Global Wellbeing Board, comprised of senior leaders across our organization, helps shape and advance this strategy. Our global network of 700-plus Wellbeing Influencers, who act as ambassadors, facilitate ongoing employee engagement. This translates into engagement at all levels and supports our employees’ physical, mental and financial wellbe
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Nationwide Insurance
Nationwide makes the physical, mental, and financial health of our associates a priority. People are our No. 1 value and our caring culture supports the well-being of our associates and their families in the workplace and at home. Our integrative approach to well-being incorporates all aspects of health and safety, including:
- Empowering our associates to define and pursue their unique vision of wellbeing through WellView – self-paced courses, interactive tools, relevant resources and a supportive community.
- Providing financial wellbeing resources to our associates, including financial wellness coaching, the Associate Assistance Program and retirement planning solutions.
- On-site fitness centers and health clinics located at our major office locations. Virtual fitness classes and other fitness-related discounts are available for all associates.
- Webcasts and podcasts produced by our team of wellness consultants focused on physical and mental health topics and a monthly nutrition webcast featuring a cooking demo by our staff registered dietician.
- Access to emotional wellbeing resources for our associates and their families, including Bloom, an online program to support kids’ mental wellbeing, from the Kids Mental Health Foundation.
- The My Health program, a voluntary wellness program for associates enrolled in a company-offered health plan that helps associates reach their wellness goals.
Behind these exceptional programs and resources is our dedicated team of wellness and healthcare experts, specializing in health education, nutrition, mental health and nursing.
Navy Federal
Navy Federal is dedicated to supporting team members’ well-being so they can be at their best for themselves, their families and our members. We offer a wide variety of incredible programs, resources and amenities that create a comprehensive and best-in-class wellness program. Our programming covers seven dimensions of wellness to include connection, development, environment, financial, mental, physical and purpose. Central to our values of Service, Integrity and Community, we take care of our team members the same way they care for our members. Our credit union continues to evolve its offerings to ensure team members have the resources and support to thrive personally and professionally. Our commitment to the well-being of our team members supports our Mission First, People Always Employer Value Proposition.
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Nestlé in the U.S.
Nestlé in the United States is committed to unlocking the power of food and beverages to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come. We actively invest in creating a positive impact on individuals and families (including pets), our communities, and the planet. This commitment is especially vital for our own employees. To support this mission, Nestlé offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package for employees and their families. This package includes a full suite of competitive benefits and innovative programs that promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being. Nestlé employees have access to $500 each year through a Lifestyle Spending Account, a personalized well-being benefit that empowers them to define what well-being means for them. Additionally, Nestlé provides competitive medical plan options with a variety of in-network and out-of-network coverage.
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NextEra Energy, Inc.
NextEra Energy’s Health & Well-Being programs support the total well-being of employees and their families through programs and resources that help them be well physically, emotionally and financially. These programs demonstrate NextEra Energy’s corporate values and commitment to more than 17,000 employees in 49 states and Canada. NextEra Energy provides a holistic approach to comprehensive benefits that help more than 37,000 employees, retirees and their families achieve their best personally and professionally today, tomorrow and in the future. Alongside robust benefit offerings, NextEra Energy’s Health & Well-Being program focuses on: Physical well-being, including on-site health and fitness centers, weight management and nutrition programs, emotional well-being, including an Employee Assistance Program, on-site therapists at select locations, trainings and workshops, social well-being, including social networks and team challenges where employees connect and support each other, and financial well-being, including personal budgeting, retiree concierge, pension, 401(k) and retirement readiness.
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Nielsen
At Nielsen, Audience is Everything™. Nielsen shapes the world’s media and content as a global leader in audience measurement, data and analytics. Our data underpins essential transactions that propel the buying, selling and creation of media. Through our understanding of people and their behaviors across all channels and platforms, we empower our clients with independent and actionable intelligence so they can connect and engage with their audiences—now and into the future. Every voice is heard, all stories are told, and everyone is represented in Nielsen's data, which is why we take a similar methodological approach to our holistic benefits strategy. Whether young adults just launching their career, new parents, empty nesters, friends, neighbors, or community members, we support all voices through our Well-being Pillars. We employ new ways to foster well-being, celebrate diversity & cultural differences, provide a helping hand, advise, support each other, and safeguard our environment.
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NYU Langone Health
Our employee wellness program, Your Health & Well-Being at NYU Langone Health, supports all aspects of our workforce’s well-being, including emotional, physical, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive health. We understand the impact well-being has both in our employees’ work and home life which is why we aim to provide a range of interventions to support whole body wellness.
PepsiCo, Inc.
PepsiCo products, including Frito-Lay, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, and Quaker, are enjoyed globally by consumers more than one billion times a day. Our vision is to be the Global Leader in Convenient Foods and Beverages by Winning with PEP+ – the company’s ambition to win sustainably in the marketplace and embed purpose into all aspects of the business. PepsiCo’s health and well-being program, Healthy Living, supports this vision by helping employees and families improve their physical, financial, and emotional health. We offer a holistic approach to health, with initiatives addressing physical health (e.g. solutions focused on MSK and cardiometabolic conditions, global walking challenge, onsite health and wellness centers), financial health (e.g. consultations, education support) and emotional health (e.g. resiliency programming, access to convenient/quality mental health support). Each initiative is supported by custom advocacy/clinical solutions, digital platform and onsite care that help employees get to the right care at the right time.
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PwC
At PwC, well-being is essential for doing our most effective work in a sustainable way. Guided by the PwC Professional Framework, we take a holistic approach that supports physical, mental, social, and financial health—helping our people bring their best selves to work. Our programs and benefits promote flexibility, connection, and balance through tailored health coverage, mental health resources, family and caregiving support, and financial well-being tools. We build healthy routines into the way we work—through protected time off, two US firmwide shutdowns each year, and team practices that encourage meaningful rest, recovery, and celebration. Our leaders model well-being and create space for openness and support. By combining care, technology, and flexibility, we cultivate an inclusive environment where our people feel energized, connected, and empowered to deliver sustained outcomes for our clients, communities, and each other.
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Quantum Health
Making our members, clients and providers feel loved and cared for during their healthcare journey is part of our mission at Quantum Health. It’s also the foundation of the experience aim create for our employees every day. That love and care manifest itself in many ways for our employees. We call our employees Healthcare Warriors® because it represents the unique blend of passion, problem solving and empathy they bring to each member they work with, and how they work with one another. Our Warriors can only be champions when they are at their best, and that is why our “Heart of the Warrior” well-being strategy exists– enabling our Warriors to:
- Thrive mentally, physically, financially, and socially.
- Enrich their lives through opportunities to learn, grow and enhance our communities.
- Nourish their body to live life to the fullest.
- Celebrate one another for the Warrioring that we do for others.
Sanofi
At Sanofi, the health and well-being of our employees, their families, and our patients come first. In 2022, we launched AllWell, a global well-being program unifying over a decade of initiatives under one strategic framework. AllWell integrates four pillars: Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds, Healthy Financials, and Healthy Working Culture. AllWell empowers every Sanofian with the resources and means to bring their best whole self to work. Our comprehensive approach includes prevention programs, onsite vaccination, and health screenings, digital health check-ups, mental health support, financial guidance support, and specialized initiatives like the Cancer & Work program. Inclusive benefits such as 14-week gender-neutral parental leave and the Global Menopause Hub reflect our commitment to supporting employees through all life stages. AllWell is not just a program—it's the foundation for how we work, connect, and grow together, enabling us to chase the miracles of science while caring for ourselves and each other.
STELLANTIS
Stellantis is a leading global automaker, dedicated to giving its customers the freedom to choose the way they move, embracing the latest technologies and creating value for all its stakeholders. Employee wellbeing, health, and safety are top priorities for Stellantis, embodied in the Company’s We All Care Commitment, which strengthens its position as a great place to work. This commitment is brought to life through Stellantis’ global employee wellbeing program, ‘My Wellbeing,’ organized around five key action areas: My Body (physical wellbeing), My Mind (mental wellbeing), My Job (professional wellbeing), My Community (social wellbeing), and My Resources (financial wellbeing). Built on Health, Ergonomics, and Safety commitments, the program reflects Stellantis’ dedication to fostering a supportive, inclusive workplace that prioritizes employee fulfillment and sustainability.
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Takeda
At Takeda, we are committed to creating an exceptional people experience including a holistic approach addressing four dimensions of Well-being— including emotional, physical, financial and social. By integrating well-being into our decision-making processes and strategic planning, we foster an environment where individuals can thrive, grow and deliver meaningful impact for patients.
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Target
At the heart of our strategy are our more than 400,000 team members across our stores, supply chain facilities, and corporate headquarters. Target provides good jobs working with great people and growth opportunities at every level. This focus helps us attract and retain talent that is highly skilled, driven to win, and cares deeply about the communities we serve. Target invests in market-leading pay and a comprehensive total rewards approach, including health, financial, and well-being support. Team members have access to a robust well-being platform spanning nutrition, physical activity, meditation, and sleep, along with free virtual healthcare for themselves and medically enrolled dependents. For mental health, we offer free therapy and coaching through Spring Health, plus resources for leaders and Human Resources to support teams and navigate critical incidents. Our Dream to Be program offers access to more than 250 tuition-free programs across 40+ colleges and universities, available online and in person from day one for U.S. team members, supporting career growth and skill development.
TD
At TD, we understand the importance of creating an environment where colleagues can be their best and achieve their full potential. Our employee value proposition – the TD Colleague Promise – reflects this, articulating our commitment to deliver an enriching experience for current and future colleagues. Our Colleague Promise embodies how we strive to enrich the lives of our colleagues, with a focus on what we know matters most – feelings of Impact, Growth, and Care. Our culture of care is grounded in a holistic approach to well-being and supports healthy, active, and balanced living by providing opportunities for colleagues to assess, manage, and improve their entire well-being. We strive to foster a unique and inclusive culture, providing competitive benefits, opportunities for career growth and meaningful work, and a workplace that is responsive to the needs of our colleagues.
Texas Health Resources
Texas Health has ranked as a top company in Fortune 100’s Best Workplaces in Healthcare since 2014. We believe our Mission to improve the health of the people in the communities we serve starts with our employees. Our goal is to advance the health and well-being of our employees through equitable access to affordable care. We strive to be an employer of choice by offering personalized solutions with a holistic strategy built on the pillars of mind, body, and spirit. To engage our unique workforce, we offer virtual care including free mental health and financial counseling, virtual fitness classes, Be Healthy office hours, online social clubs and a well-being platform with rewardable online activities and ways to connect socially. Onsite resources include mental health rounding, EAP offices, fitness centers, healthy cafes, chapels, meditation gardens, walking trails and educational pop-up events hosted by dedicated onsite health specialists and well-being champion network.
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The Cigna Group
At The Cigna Group, everything we do is dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve — including our own people. Our employees are the driving force behind our growth and our ability to positively impact the lives of our clients and customers. We recognize that employers play a critical role in the health care system, and we aim to lead by example by prioritizing the well-being of our workforce. We believe that a healthy and equitable workplace is essential to fulfilling our mission. That’s why we invest in our employees’ overall well-being, support their personal and professional growth, and work to remove barriers so that everyone has fair access to the resources and opportunities to help them thrive. We’re transforming the health ecosystem into one that is well-functioning, sustainable, accessible, and equitable — advancing better health for all.
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Unilever
Unilever is a global leader in consumer goods, with a heritage of pioneering innovation that improves everyday life. We combine world class science, deep consumer insight, and global reach to create brands that serve billions of people worldwide.
Unilever champions a whole person approach to employee wellbeing, integrating physical, mental, social, and emotional health into everyday work life. Our global Healthier U programme brings together evidence based interventions, digital tools, and tailored support, reaching over 59,000 employees across 56 countries.
Equity and inclusion are at the heart of our strategy, supported by globally available resources such as 24/7 Employee Assistance, alongside market relevant flexible work practices and inclusive benefits, including equal paid parental leave and care navigation. Local teams innovate within a globally consistent framework, with examples ranging from menopause friendly accreditation in the UK to on site childcare in India, and digital wellbeing platforms designed for global access and local rollout.
Impact is measured through robust analytics and employee feedback, demonstrating measurable improvements in health, productivity, and engagement for participating employees. Central to Unilever’s approach is a commitment to inclusive wellbeing at scale, powered by innovation and empathy. By embedding wellbeing into culture and leadership accountability, Unilever creates the conditions for employees to thrive, at work and beyond.
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UnitedHealth Group
UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company with a mission to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone through two distinct and complementary businesses. Optum delivers care aided by technology and data, empowering people, partners and providers with the guidance and tools they need to achieve better health. UnitedHealthcare offers a full range of health benefits, enabling affordable coverage, simplifying the health care experience, and delivering access to high-quality care. UnitedHealth Group supports the total health and well-being of all our employees worldwide, providing benefits and resources to help them be their best at work and at home.
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University of Virginia
Hoos Well, the University of Virginia’s comprehensive employee well-being program, fosters a culture of well-being among the University’s employees and their families. Guided by a strategic plan that represents the University’s commitment to supporting the well-being of its employee population, Hoos Well emphasizes an ecological approach to health promotion that focuses on both individual-level and population-level determinants of health behaviors. Our targeted programs and initiatives focus on improving health, reducing costs, and increasing productivity, morale, and quality of life. Through its website (www.hooswell.com), a state-of-the-art well-being portal, and transdisciplinary collaborations with partners across and beyond the University, Hoos Well offers evidence-backed programs to help employees along their journey toward optimal health and physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. UVA provides further support through its Faculty & Employee Assistance Program and its robust portfolio of employee benefits to support well-being.
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Unum Group
Unum Group’s Health and Well being program reflects our commitment to helping our people live well, work well, and thrive. We provide high quality, flexible benefits that support all dimensions of well being, including physical, emotional, financial, and professional. With tailored resources for our multi-generational workforce, we foster a culture of choice, inclusivity, and equity. As an international workplace benefits provider, Unum Group delivers the support and opportunities that help our people, their families, and our communities succeed.
UPMC
UPMC is a Pittsburgh-based healthcare provider and insurer committed to investing in innovative and personalized well-being programs that support each of our employees and their loved ones in all areas of life. Listening to our employees’ feedback informs our strategies and enables us to provide our employees with opportunities to select from a range of options that are flexible and meet their unique needs. While population health and physical wellbeing have been the core of our on-going strategy, our ability to also support our employees’ financial and mental health are top priorities. Creating awareness and access to the broad range of services for behavioral and mental health helps connect employees to the appropriate level of support. Providing tools and resources to guide our employees on their financial journey is key. Creating balance for our employees across their physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing ensures our continued focus on a healthier workforce.
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Thank you to our esteemed 2026 Peer Judges. The Best Employers program would not be possible without the commitment and support they provided.
Winners by Year
2026
Best Employers Award: Excellence in Health & Well-being
Fifty-six employers were honored with the renowned Business Group on Health Best Employers Award: Excellence in Health & Well-being, for their outstanding commitment to advancing employee well-being through comprehensive and innovative benefits and initiatives.