Cigna Healthcare Recognizes Berkeley College with 2023 Gold-Level Healthy Workforce Designation for Employee Health and Wellness Programs
Monday, March 11, 2024
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Cigna Healthcare has selected Berkeley College as a recipient of its 2023 Gold-Level Healthy Workforce DesignationTM for demonstrating a strong commitment to improving the health and vitality of its employees through a wellness program. This is the fifth consecutive year Berkeley College has earned workplace recognition from Cigna Healthcare.
The Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation evaluates organizations based on the core components of their well-being programs, including leadership and culture, program foundations and execution, policies and accommodations, and additional areas.
“At Berkeley College, employee health is our top priority, and we are proud to once again earn the Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation,” said Karen Carpentieri, Vice President, Human Resources, Berkeley College. “A healthy workforce is essential for creating a productive workplace culture and a positive environment for teaching and learning.”
Photo Caption: Cigna Healthcare has selected Berkeley College as a recipient of its 2023 Gold-Level Healthy Workforce DesignationTM for demonstrating a strong commitment to improving the health and vitality of its employees through a wellness program. Pictured (L to R) are the members of the Berkeley College Human Resources team, Justin Robertson, Human Resources Manager; Karen Carpentieri, Vice President, Human Resources; Galina Kapitanker, Senior Benefits Manager; Kira Leis, Senior Human Resource Administrator; and Steven Millet, Director, HRIS.
Berkeley College seeks to increase employee health and engagement through initiatives such as biometric screenings, Lunch and Learn activities, and Wellness Fairs.
“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.”
According to Cigna Healthcare, vitality is defined as the capacity to pursue life with health, strength, and energy. Research conducted as part of the Evernorth Vitality Index shows that those with higher vitality experience better mental and physical health, along with higher levels of job satisfaction and performance.
About Berkeley College
Berkeley College, founded in 1931, is a career-focused institution accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education that offers students Master’s, Bachelor’s, and Associate’s degree and Certificate programs in more than 20 career fields. The College also offers Continuing Education programs to enhance career credentials.
Berkeley College has campuses in New York City and in Newark, Woodbridge, and Woodland Park, NJ, with more than 3,500 students enrolled. In addition, Berkeley College Online® serves a global population. U.S. News & World Report has named Berkeley College among the Best Colleges for Online Bachelor’s Programs and among the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans, for 11 consecutive years. Berkeley College is also ranked among the Best Regional Colleges/Universities in the North in the 2023-2024 edition of the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges survey. The website address is https://BerkeleyCollege.edu.
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