The 44 Healthiest Companies to Work For in America

By The Greatist Team

Considering work is the second most common source of stress (after money), and that 42 percent of respondents in one survey reported a stressful work environment as the reason they jumped ship, it’s about time more offices promoted a healthy lifestyle, no? And we’re not just talking about standard health benefits or a bowl of mealy apples in the conference room.

These 44 companies are redefining office culture and proving that working hard and finding balance aren’t mutually exclusive. From alternative health insurance, fully stocked kitchens, free mental health counseling, and domestic partner benefits to on-site fitness centers, unlimited vacation days, Ping-Pong tournaments, and regular happy hours, these workplaces are truly committed to helping their employees stay healthy and happy.

Check out the full list below (and while you’re at it, peruse last year’s list, too). You might find yourself tempted to update that resume.

Note: The companies are split up by size but not listed in any ranking order.

Huge Companies (20,000+ Employees)

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Kaiser Permanente

Headquarters: Oakland, CA

As one of the nation’s largest healthcare companies—operating a health plan, hospitals, and medical practices—Kaiser Permanente is leading the way in promoting healthy options both in and out of the workplace. It’s easy to make healthier food choices with all company cafeterias complying with the Partnership for a Healthier America’s guidelines, vending machines filled with healthy options, and more than 50 company-supported farmer’s markets. The company also encourages its team of nearly 175,000 employees to use public transit to get to work with commuter spending accounts and bike-to-work reimbursements. Plus, to inspire all-day movement, they offer on-site gyms attached to many facilities as well as the Instant Recess campaign, which promotes 10-minute physical fitness breaks in the middle of the day.

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General Electric

Headquarters: Fairfield, CT

GE is known for creating innovative, game-changing products, and the company does the same with its approach to employees’ health (all 131,000 of them). General Electric’s Health Coach program offers all workers access to trained nurses who can answer questions on everything from claim issues to chronic illness. The company also offers NowClinic, a program that allows employees to video-chat with physicians 24/7 to obtain a quick diagnosis. And then there’s GE’s Expert Medical Opinion, which enables employees to get a free second opinion from a Cleveland Clinic Specialist at no cost. The company …read more

Source:: Greatist