In 2008, Cobalt was honored for its Wellness Program, promoting better health in its work force. Not to be outdone this year, Cobalt has been recognized twice for its advances in employee wellness.
The ClearAdvantage Trust has awarded Cobalt with the Best Overall Wellness Program for 2009, with this reasoning: “Through the years, Cobalt has consistently reviewed and assessed both their medical plan designs and wellness program offerings… As a result, medical renewals have been controlled; employees are becoming smarter consumers about healthcare and the workplace culture has embraced wellness which has been visible in increased usage of gym facilities, over 150 program participants engaging in health coaching, and an overall feeling of health and wellbeing.”
Healthyroads, Cobalt’s fitness partner, has also recognized Cobalt for increased fitness efforts in their first annual Healthyroads “Fit Company” Award for 2009. Wellness initiatives were judged on a point scale according to company commitment, innovation, communication, and participation and engagement levels.
“This honor is a testament to your company’s health improvement efforts for employees and fortifies your leadership position in the health and wellness industry,” said George DeVries, Chairman and CEO of American Specialty Health Incorporated. “Now, more than ever, you are set to become a true role model for organizations that are trying to engage their own employees.”
Julia Pizzi, Vice President of Human Resources at Cobalt, had this to say in response to winning the awards: “An Arabic proverb says ‘He who has health has hope; and he who has hope has everything.’ Creativity and vigor can bloom when an employee is feeling fit and well. I am delighted that Cobalt has been a pioneer in workplace community wellness, and I am pleased that Cobalt has been recognized by these two awards this year for results that have been achieved by the wellness efforts. My hope is that ultimately all employees at Cobalt will participate in the Wellness program during 2010 and the coming years.”
Cobalt is proud to be a wellness-focused employer who believes that a healthy workforce is a satisfied and productive one. All of the benefit plans offered to Cobalt employees are designed to help them achieve a healthy lifestyle, featuring a partnership with Healthyroads Wellness to bring employees the tools to monitor their fitness progress. Additionally, a free onsite fitness facility including; a basketball court, weights, elliptical, Stairmasters and treadmills are available to employees in the Seattle office, and healthy food is served in the vending machines.
Cobalt is honored to be recognized by wellness providers and partners this year, and plans to continue advancing the cause of a healthy workforce with new innovations in 2010!
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