Northeast Laboratory Services is committed to enhancing the health and wellness of its employees through various innovative programs and benefits. This article highlights the company’s current initiatives and potential new measures inspired by Impact2032, underscoring its dedication to creating a healthy, supportive, and productive work environment.
The company offers a ten-week “Biggest Loser” competition where participants weigh in, calculate their BMI, and track their progress weekly. Participants pay a small weekly fee, with prizes awarded to weekly winners and a grand prize for the overall winner. Comprehensive health and dental insurance is provided, along with wellness reimbursements for physical activities such as gym memberships, subscriptions, and classes. Employees also receive insurance kickbacks for health and wellness items.
Northeast Laboratory Services encourages employees to use their earned time off for their mental and physical health through a robust personal time off policy that prevents payouts of unused time. Flexible scheduling is offered to accommodate health and wellness appointments for employees and their families. To maintain affordability, the company covers increasing health insurance premium expenses. When needed, a food pantry is available for employees, and a food drive is hosted for an area food cupboard each Thanksgiving. The company promotes diverse environmental and microbiological testing to ensure the health and safety of children and adults across the state and funds programs and events focused on healthy behaviors and wellness services.
Inspired by Impact2032, Northeast Laboratory Services is considering additional initiatives to further support employees’ health and wellness. They are exploring ways to incentivize sharing and using healthy recipes at company potlucks, providing healthier options in vending machines, and adding a physical activity component to the “Biggest Loser” competition. The company aims to encourage participation in community walks, runs, and similar events. They plan to promote the benefits offered through their insurance program more actively and share information about available prevention and wellness services during onboarding and open enrollment.
Northeast Laboratory Services believes these initiatives will significantly contribute to the overall health and wellness of their employees, fostering a healthier, happier, and more productive workplace.
