CARMEL, Ind., Oct. 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- CNO Financial
Group, a holding company for several national life and health
insurers that serve middle-income working Americans and retirees,
was recognized by the National Business Group on Health for having
one of the best workforce health and well-being programs in the
nation.
The National Business Group on Health, a non-profit association
of large U.S. employers, honored CNO Financial for the third
consecutive year with the Best Employers for Healthy
Lifestyles® Platinum award – the
highest designation – for its commitment to promoting a healthy
work environment. In addition to the Platinum award, CNO Financial
was also honored with the Special Recognition award for community
involvement, given to a company that best showcases its support to
community health and well-being.
CNO Financial's corporate wellness programs aim to improve
employee health and well-being by providing resources such as
on-site clinics, health coaching, on-site fitness centers and
fitness classes, weight management programs, mindfulness and
meditation programs, walking workstations, and organic food
delivery.
"This is a fantastic achievement for CNO and demonstrates our
ongoing commitment to being a health-focused company in the
communities where we live and work," said Ed Bonach, CEO of CNO Financial Group. "We're
committed to providing our associates with an environment that
fosters options to improve their health and wellness, and it is an
honor to be recognized."
The 2017 Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles awards
were given to 48 U.S. employers in one of three categories:
Platinum, for implementing a workforce well-being strategy with
demonstrated results; Gold, for organizations with a strong
commitment to holistic well-being and related metrics; and Silver,
for organizations with emerging well-being strategies, often with a
focus on physical health.
"We are delighted to recognize CNO Financial Group for their
innovative approach to employee, family and community health and
well-being," said Brian Marcotte,
President and CEO of the National Business Group on Health. "CNO is
among an elite group of employers who are embracing well-being as
an important part of their workforce strategy and working to
construct a culture that promotes productivity, engagement and
happiness. We congratulate CNO and their leaders."
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 www.CNOinc.com.
View original content with
multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cno-financial-group-receives-top-honors-for-healthy-workplace-initiatives-from-the-national-business-group-on-health-300528715.html
SOURCE CNO Financial Group, Inc.