Cigna has selected the City of Santee as a recipient of their 2023 Silver level Healthy Workforce Designation for demonstrating a strong commitment to improving the health and vitality of its employees through a workplace well-being program.
The City of Santee designed its wellness plan to give its employees a program that consists of resources, tools, and activities that will help them remain healthy, happy, and productive members of our organization. This included onsite wellness presentations, webinars, weekly challenges, and even pet therapy.
“The City of Santee is proud to receive the CIGNA Healthy Workforce Designation for the second year in a row!” said Rida Freeman, director of human resources at the City of Santee. “From bringing in pet therapy sessions, chair massages, yoga and stretch classes, to distributing healthy snacks to each department monthly, scheduling heart health and cancer awareness classes, plus many more health and wellness activities and events for its employees throughout the year, Santee understands the important role employee well-being and morale plays in an agency’s success.”
Vitality is defined as the capacity to pursue life with health, strength and energy. It is both a driver and an outcome of health and work/life engagement, and Cigna Healthcare believes it is not only essential to individuals, but also a catalyst for business and community growth.
Research conducted as part of the Evernorth Vitality Index confirms that those with higher vitality experience better mental and physical health along with higher levels of job satisfaction and performance. An opportunity remains for employers as less than one in five U.S. adults report having high levels of vitality. A workplace well-being program that takes a comprehensive approach to employee health can be critical in boosting vitality and building a workforce that experiences better overall health and job productivity.
“Higher vitality is linked to a more motivated, connected, and productive workforce,” said Kari Knight Stevens, executive vice president and chief human resources officer, The Cigna Group. “Employers that foster vitality will fuel a healthier workplace and drive business and economic growth. That’s why we’re proud to recognize employers for their efforts to prioritize multiple dimensions of wellness, build a culture of health, and boost employee engagement.”
The Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation evaluates organizations based on the core components of their well-being program, including leadership and culture, program foundations and execution, policies and accommodations, and additional areas.
