Randolph County Government recently received an official ranking of 14th Healthiest Workplace in America. The 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America is an awards program created to honor people-first organizations that prioritize the well-being of their employee population. The designation of 14th in the country secures the County’s third consecutive increased ranking in as many years.
Randolph County incorporates a holistic approach to employee well-being by providing initiatives that touch on the major dimensions of wellness including mental, financial, emotional, spiritual, and social. Some initiatives offered include stress management and mindfulness programs, financial and budget support, mental health assistance, a 24/7 well-being hotline, health coaching access, pet therapy, onsite mobile mammography screenings, financial coaching, and well-being paid leave.
“Randolph County’s focus on the health and well-being of our employees shows how much we value each employee. We not only have a healthier workforce, but we are contributing to the health of the families of our 900+ employees. One does not fully realize just how valuable the gift of health is until it is lost. I am thankful to Sam Varner and the community partnerships he has built to offer services to our employees. I am also thankful to our employees for their commitment to being as healthy as possible,” said Commissioner Haywood.
Award applicants are evaluated across six key categories: Culture and Leadership, Foundational Components, Strategic Planning, Communication and Marketing, Programming and Interventions, and Reporting and Analytics. Completed assessments are ranked with the proprietary Healthiest Employers® Index, a 1-100 rubric for wellness programming. The survey is scored and powered by Springbuk, a health intelligence data platform.
The top 100 companies are recognized because of their commitment to workplace wellness and their exceptional health and benefits offerings. Even with many employers returning to the office or hybrid schedules, these companies have adapted their workforces to reflect the ever-changing views of the modern American office. Increased flexibility, work-life balance, and mental health resources are common trends among the 2022 Healthiest Employers honorees.
“Being recognized as the 14th Healthiest Workplace in America is truly an honor. It is the result of our total commitment to the health and well-being of our workforce and shows how much we value our employees and their families. It is exciting that Randolph County has been acknowledged nationally for its commitment to wellness,” said Sam Varner, Randolph County Wellness Administrator.
Randolph County Government’s wellness program mission is to establish and facilitate a workplace environment that embraces and supports a healthy and holistic lifestyle through education, encouragement, and accountability. Over the past year, the program has amplified its resources and offerings in the interest of employee mental and emotional health. Recent expansions include a more robust pet therapy program, expanded Employee Assistance Programming (EAP), increased accessibility to Critical Incident Stress Management teams for high-stress service areas, and increased number of peer support teams across county departments.
“This is an outstanding honor that we are very proud of and is the direct result of hard work, planning, leadership, and a total, unwavering commitment to creating a culture of wellness. Thanks to Sam Varner for leading the efforts of making Randolph County Government the 14th healthiest workplace in America,” said County Manager, Hal Johnson.
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