Palm Bay Earns 🏆 Cigna’s Gold-Level Healthy Workforce Designation

City Recognized for Strong Commitment to Employee Wellness 💪

Palm Bay, FL — The City of Palm Bay has been honored with the 2024 Gold-level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation, recognizing its strong commitment to enhancing employee health through comprehensive workplace wellness programs. 🌿

What is the Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation? 🏅

Cigna Healthcare awards this designation to organizations that exemplify excellence in employee well-being, with only a select number of recipients honored annually. The evaluation is based on several key components:

• Leadership and Culture 👩‍💼👨‍💼: Assessing the organization's dedication to fostering a health-focused environment.

• Program Foundations and Execution 🏃‍♂️: Reviewing the structure and effectiveness of wellness initiatives.

• Policies and Accommodations 🏥: Examining measures that support employee health and work-life balance.

Achieving a Gold-level designation signifies that an organization has made significant strides in cultivating a healthy work culture through well-being and engagement programs. (Cigna)

Palm Bay’s Dedication to Employee Wellness ❤️

In 2024, Palm Bay prioritized increasing leadership awareness of employee wellness by implementing targeted training sessions, wellness workshops, and leadership engagement programs. Additionally, the city expanded mental health resources for employees and their families by increasing access to counseling services and launching new mental well-being initiatives.

Human Resource Wellness & Development Coordinator Nicholena Hamilton emphasized the city’s dedication:

“We spent the past year placing a strong emphasis on prioritizing mental health initiatives for our employees. We’ve partnered with a variety of mental health providers to support mental well-being, fostering a healthier and more balanced work environment. Our goal is to ensure our employees have access to the resources they need to thrive both personally and professionally.”

The Role of Workplace Vitality ⚡

Cigna defines vitality as the capacity to pursue life with health, strength, and energy. A study from the Evernorth Vitality Index found that employees with high vitality are 35% more engaged at work and take 25% fewer sick days compared to those with lower vitality levels. Research also shows that individuals with higher vitality experience better mental and physical health, along with increased job satisfaction and performance. However, fewer than one in five U.S. adults report high levels of vitality, underscoring the need for robust workplace well-being programs. (Cigna)

Kari Knight Stevens, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at The Cigna Group, highlighted the impact of such programs:

“Higher vitality is linked to a more motivated, connected, and productive workforce. Employers that foster vitality will fuel a healthier workplace and drive business and economic growth.”

How Employees Can Get Involved 🌟

Palm Bay employees are encouraged to take full advantage of the city's wellness initiatives. Participation in these programs enhances personal well-being while contributing to a healthier, more dynamic workplace. 🌟

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