CARMEL, Ind., Oct. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- CNO Financial
Group, a holding company for several national life and health
insurers that serve middle-income working Americans and retirees,
placed second in the 2016 Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America, an
awards program presented by Springbuck.
This is the third consecutive year that CNO Financial Group has
been recognized for its commitment to employee health and for
achieving exceptional and sustainable success through a broad range
of corporate wellness programs and employee wellness initiatives.
This year, over 5,000 employers applied for the Award
nationally.
"Health and wellness are part of our company's fabric," said
Ed Bonach, CEO of CNO. "We will
continue to provide our associates the support and resources they
need to succeed professionally and live healthy, well-balanced
lives. We are honored to be recognized nationally for the third
straight year for our efforts to create a culture of health."
The annual award recognizes organizations of all sizes, regions
and industries. Companies selected to the list have comprehensive
wellness policies in place, and demonstrate vision and leadership
related to the organization's role in the broader health care
environment.
"Year after year, we see strong growth and continued investment
in worksite wellness programs," noted Rod
Reasen, CEO of Springbuk, the scoring engine behind the
national Healthiest Employer Awards Program. "These 100
organizations are the best of the best. Their efforts are improving
the health of their workforce and community."
Award applicants were evaluated with the proprietary Healthiest
Employer Index, a 1-100 metric for wellness programming, across six
key categories: Vision, Culture/Engagement, Learning, Expertise,
Metrics and Technology. The selected organizations have achieved
lasting success through a wide array of employee wellness
initiatives and corporate wellness programs.
CNO Financial was also recently recognized by the National
Business Group on Health for having one of the top five best
workforce well-being programs in the nation.
About CNO Financial Group
CNO Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CNO) is a holding
company. Our insurance subsidiaries – principally Bankers Life
and Casualty Company, Colonial Penn Life Insurance Company and
Washington National Insurance Company – primarily serve
middle-income pre-retiree and retired Americans by helping them
protect against financial adversity and provide for a more secure
retirement. For more information, visit CNO online at
CNOinc.com.
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