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The designation acknowledges a strong commitment to improving the health and well-being of employees through a workplace wellness program
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. — Cigna has selected nonprofit research institute RTI International as a recipient of their silver level Healthy Workforce Designation for demonstrating a strong commitment to improving the health and well-being of its employees through a workplace wellness program. This marks the fourth year RTI has been recognized by Cigna.
RTI takes a holistic approach to staff wellbeing with benefits focused on the whole self, including physical, emotional, mental, social and financial dimensions. The program helps set a standard of excellence for whole-organization health.
“We are honored to be recognized by Cigna again this year,” said RTI senior benefits director Chris Conway. “RTI’s wellness program supports staff in leading healthy, energized and purposeful lives. We are committed to fostering a healthy workplace and helping each individual maximize their well-being journey.”
Research shows that investing in an effective workplace well-being program drives value for employers. Senior executives surveyed as part of an Economist Impact study commissioned by Cigna reported greater productivity, stronger staff morale and motivation, and greater retention and loyalty as the most significant business outcomes of a healthy workforce.
“As a consultative growth partner, Cigna knows that a healthy workforce is critical to business growth,” said Cindy Ryan, executive vice president and chief human resources officer. “We are honored to recognize organizations like RTI who share our commitment to workplace wellness. Creating a healthy work culture is of critical importance, and many employers are seeing increased employee engagement, productivity, and retention as a result of whole person health wellness initiatives.”
The Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation, formerly known as the Cigna Well-Being Award, evaluates organizations based on the core components of their well-being program, including leadership and culture, program foundations, program execution and whole person health.
About RTI International
RTI International is an independent, nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Clients rely on us to answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach — one that integrates expertise across the social and laboratory sciences, engineering and international development. We believe in the promise of science, and we are inspired every day to deliver on that promise for the good of people, communities and businesses around the world. For more information, visit www.rti.org.
