Release date: 3/7/2024

Washington, DC – Cigna Healthcare has selected NeighborWorks America as a recipient of its 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.
 
NeighborWorks’ wellness program embraces a holistic approach, motivating as well as inspiring staff with information and activities. The organization prioritizes the well-being of every individual, fostering an inclusive, healthier and more vibrant workplace. NeighborWorks offers a range of wellness classes from meditation to retirement planning to self-care for a healthy heart.
 
“At NeighborWorks America, we support our employees’ overall well-being as we understand that employees who are healthy are able to work at their best,” said Remus Boxley, interim senior vice president at NeighborWorks America. “We strongly believe in our mission of strengthening our nation’s communities. To effectively support our mission, our staff need to be equipped with tools and resources that effectively support their physical, psychological and financial wellness. At NeighborWorks America, we are committed to staying abreast of wellness trends and innovations and ensure that our staff are informed on a regular basis.”
 
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. Organizations recognized with this designation set the standard of excellence for organizational health and vitality. NeighborWorks America received the Silver-level designation for having made good progress towards a healthy work culture by establishing and growing their employee well-being and engagement program.

About NeighborWorks America  
For 45 years, Neighborhood Reinvestment Corp., a national, nonpartisan nonprofit known as NeighborWorks America, has strived to make every community a place of opportunity. Our network of excellence includes nearly 250 nonprofits in every state, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. NeighborWorks offers grant funding, peer exchange, technical assistance, evaluation tools, and access to training as the nation's leading trainer of housing and community development professionals. NeighborWorks network organizations provide residents in their communities with affordable homes, owned and rented; financial counseling and coaching; community building through resident engagement; and collaboration in the areas of health, employment and education.