Woodmen of the World Recognized as an American Heart Association Start! Fit-Friendly Company
Companies take steps to decrease healthcare expenses, increase productivity
Omaha, Neb.– Woodmen of the World has been recognized as a Platinum-Level Start! Fit-Friendly Company by the American Heart Association’s Start! initiative for helping employees eat better and move more.
“Being recognized as a Platinum-Level Start! Fit Friendly Company is a wonderful accomplishment for both Woodmen of the World and the associates,” said Sarah Perrings, Wellness Coordinator. “We are committed to continuing to add health education programs for associates to learn more about their health to empower them to start making positive changes. We are thrilled that associates are taking advantage of these opportunities and are making the choice to live healthier lives.”
Platinum-level employers:
- Offer employees physical activity options in the workplace
- Increase healthy eating options at the worksite
- Promote a wellness culture in the workplace
- Implement at least nine criteria outlined by the American Heart Association in the areas of physical activity, nutrition and culture
- Demonstrate measurable outcomes related to workplace wellness
The Start! Fit-Friendly Companies Program is a catalyst for positive change in the American workforce by helping companies make their employees’ health and wellness a priority.
Woodmen of the World was founded in 1890 as a fraternal benefit organization. Today, Woodmen of the World offers insurance, annuities, mutual funds*, and 529 College Savings Plans*. Nearly 725,000 Woodmen of the World members across the country share a commitment to family, community and country. To learn more about Woodmen of the World, visit woodmen.org.