COVID-19 has shifted the ways employers take care of their workers
Vermont Business Magazine More than 70 businesses and organizations that employ Vermont workers have been selected to receive a 2022 Vermont Governor’s Award for Excellence in Worksite Wellness. Developed more than 20 years ago by the Vermont Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports and presented in partnership with the Vermont Department of Health, the annual awards provide an opportunity for the governor and health commissioner to thank businesses and organizations for their efforts to support Vermonters’ health and make Vermont a great place to live and work.
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, employers have piloted innovative programs, from virtual group exercise sessions and mental health webinars to delivering healthy snacks to workers’ homes. Many of these innovations will continue going forward, as employers have realized the benefits of supporting their workers’ physical, mental and social wellbeing. Shining a light on these successful practices encourages more businesses and organizations to foster wellness, to the mutual benefit of Vermont employers and workers, said Janet Franz, chair of the Governor’s Council.
“Employers can play a key role in creating a culture of wellbeing where workers, their families, and their communities can live healthy lifestyles, and this ultimately benefits the employer,” Franz said. “When people feel good, both inside and outside the workplace, they do quality work. They are invested in their careers, their companies and their customers.”
Following is the full list of 73 employers receiving the 2022 Vermont Governor’s Award for Excellence in Worksite Wellness:
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Albert Bridge School AN Deringer |
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ASIC North, Inc. |
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Aspire Living & Learning, Inc. |
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Ben & Jerry's |
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Berlin Elementary School |
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont |
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Burton |
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Caledonia Central Supervisory Union |
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Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity |
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Chittenden Solid Waste District |
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Chroma Technology Corp |
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City of Burlington/HR |
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Collins Aerospace |
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Community Care Network |
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Co-operative Insurance Companies |
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Engelberth Construction, Inc. |
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Franklin County Home Health Agency |
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Gifford Health Care, Inc. |
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GlobalFoundries |
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Grace Cottage Hospital |
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Grand Isle Supervisory Union |
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Hallam-ICS |
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Hartland Elementary School |
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Heritage Family Credit Union |
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Hickok & Boardman HR Intelligence |
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Hickok & Boardman Insurance Group |
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Hill |
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Howard Center |
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Injury & Health Management Solutions Inc. |
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IVEK Corporation |
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Jericho Elementary School |
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King Arthur Baking Co |
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Lamoille County Mental Health Services |
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Lamoille Health Partners |
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Lane Press |
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Maple Run Unified School District |
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Mascoma Bank |
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Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District |
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Mt. Ascutney Hospital |
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MVP Health Care |
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New Chapter, Inc. |
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North Country Hospital |
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NorthCountry Federal Credit Union |
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Northeast Kingdom Community Action |
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Northeast Kingdom Human Services |
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Northfield Savings Bank |
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Northwestern Counseling & Support Services, Inc. |
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OneDigital |
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OnLogic |
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OnLogic |
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PC Construction |
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ReArch Company, Inc. |
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Springfield Hospital |
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State of Vermont |
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The Richards Group |
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The University of Vermont Medical Center |
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THE VERMONT COUNTRY STORE |
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Town of Brattleboro |
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Union Mutual |
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United Counseling Service |
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University of Vermont |
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Vermont Electric Co-op |
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Vermont Federal Credit Union |
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Vermont Information Processing, Inc. |
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Vermont Mutual Insurance Company |
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Vermont Packinghouse |
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Vermont Precision Tools |
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Vermont School Boards Insurance Trust |
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Vermont Student Assistance Corporation |
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VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region |
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Waitsfield Elementary School |
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Washington County Mental Health Services |
Montpelier — Governor's Council on Physical Fitness & Sports 5.6.2022