Ƶ Boulder awarded Gold Level Recognition from the American Heart Association for promoting a healthy work culture
Boulder, October 24, 2024 — The American Heart Association, a global force for longer, healthier lives for all, has awarded Ƶ Boulder Gold level recognition in the 2024 , representing a notable commitment to the health of its workforce and community.
Built on the Association’s 100-year history of saving and improving lives, the Scorecard brings together emerging research and input from leading experts to help employers create a healthy and effective work environment. Organizations can earn a recognition level of Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum based on their adherence to the Association’s science-backed recommendations. Gold level practices include areas such as health equity, burnout prevention, compensation and benefits and more.
The commitment from Ƶ leadership to prioritize faculty and staff well-being spans multiple departments and units across schools and colleges on campus. A few highlights from the Scorecard include recognition of Ƶ Boulder’s policies related to physical and mental health, access to benefits and utilization of employee programs. It is estimated that around 30% of Ƶ Boulder employees are using services and/or attending programs and events offered through Health and Wellness.
“The well-being of faculty and staff is foundational to student success. Educators and support staff who feel supported, balanced and engaged are more likely to create positive learning environments, model resilience and show up fully for their students. The Scorecard gives us an in-depth look at our well-being strategy with valuable insights to help us best support our workforce and foster a campus-wide strategy” said Chief Wellness Officer Dr. Jessica Doty.
“We’re proud to recognize organizations like University of Colorado Boulder that have made bold moves to build workplaces where everyone can thrive,” said American Heart Association CEO Nancy Brown. “By completing the Well-being Works Better Scorecard, these leaders have shown an incredible dedication to the health of their businesses and communities, and their contributions are helping us bring to fruition a world of longer, healthier lives for all.”
The American Heart Association’s Well-being Works Better is a curated solution for fostering and evolving a healthy work culture while supporting employees’ health—mind, heart and body. The Well-being Works Better Scorecard helps leaders assess their health and well-being strategy based on leading best practices. On completion, organizations receive access to a results dashboard with exclusive industry benchmarking data and resources for continued learning and improvement.
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