PBN 2021 HEALTHIEST EMPLOYERS AWARDS
5,000+ EMPLOYEES: 3. Lifespan Corp.
CEO (or equivalent): Dr. Timothy J. Babineau, CEO and president
Number of employees: 12,211
Very soon after most businesses – except health care – shut their doors to the public in March 2020 at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, executives at Lifespan Corp., based in Providence, realized they had to come up with some quick help for doctors, nurses and other health care workers.
Clinical workers on the 12,211-person Lifespan staff could not work remotely, but the parents among them couldn’t leave young children at home alone. So, Lifespan quickly ramped up its relationship with Bright Horizons, a company that vets child care providers and provides referrals to them.
A HEALTHY THOUGHT
‘The pandemic has elevated the need to emphasize a culture that supports all employees’ health and well-being.’
GREG SALGUEIRO, Lifespan Corp. director of well-being
“It was a huge success for us during the pandemic when people were stressed out about having someone to take care of their kids,” said Greg Salgueiro, Lifespan director of well-being.
Online help with wellness remains a priority. Even in the summer of 2021, with many Lifespan employees still working remotely, the company instituted a virtual wellness program. From any location, workers can get guidance on exercise, nutrition, stress reduction and other topics.
