PBN 2021 HEALTHIEST EMPLOYERS AWARDS
500-1,499 EMPLOYEES: 2. Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island
CEO (or equivalent): Martha L. Wofford, CEO and president
Number of employees: 750
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island boasts that it “passionately leads a state of health and well-being across Rhode Island.”
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That begins with helping its own 750 employees access better health across physical, emotional and other areas.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Blue Cross leaned heavily on virtual resources, equipping associates with custom personal training, live strength and conditioning workouts and other remote fitness classes, ergonomic evaluations, and coaching in nutrition, exercise, stress management and more.
A HEALTHY THOUGHT
‘Being flexible, innovative and putting employee health and wellness first leads to a stronger, healthier and more effective workforce.’
HILLARY MCCURLEY, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island chief human resources office
Blue Cross’ partnership with global health leader Virgin Pulse meant associates could access award-winning content on digital well-being platform Whil to develop skills to calm and focus their minds and relax their nerves.
Virtual programming will continue at Blue Cross as part of a holistic hybrid approach to employee health care.
“We are in a unique position to support our associates as they work to achieve and maintain their health and well-being,” said Hillary McCurley, chief human resources officer.
