Healthiest Employers of Rhode Island 2019
500-1,999 EMPLOYEES #3: Bryant University
CEO (or equivalent): Ronald K. Machtley, president
Number of employees: 688
Bryant University’s wellness program for employees aligns with its mission of preparing students to succeed in business and life.
Recognized for its flexible and innovative curriculum, the Smithfield university’s goal is to educate students to become engaged leaders who make an impact around the world.
The wellness program’s focus is also ambitious, enhancing all aspects of an employee’s well-being – physically, emotionally, socially and financially.
Some features include flexible time off, ergonomic workplace options and an on-site fitness center.
The program’s Massage Mondays, a stress-reduction program where a professional masseuse gives massages to employees, is completely sold out within a few hours.
“We have other sold-out programs, but this particular participation statistic for our Massage Mondays, along with the results of our Health Assessment each year, consistently show that stress is a big issue for our population and our employees appreciate our wellness programs,” said Shahara Proulx-Tracy, human resource information system/payroll analyst.
