Kroger recognized for company's commitment to employee health and wellness

CINCINNATI — Kroger was recognized recently for the company's commitment to employee health and wellness by both the National Business Group on Health and the American Heart Association, the grocer announced Wednesday.

 

"Kroger is committed to giving our associates the tools to improve their health in both big and small ways," stated Theresa Monti, VP total rewards. "We're making great progress in improving our health, and these awards recognize our efforts both individually and as an entire company. Our success in becoming a healthier workforce directly improves our personal and work lives, which also benefits our customers."

 

The National Business Group on Health recognized Kroger as a first-time gold winner for the 2014 Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles awards. This award recognizes the best workplace well-being programs for employees and their families, both in the United States and globally.

 

For the second consecutive year, Kroger received the American Heart Association's Platinum-Level Fit-Friendly Worksite recognition. The company has been recognized for its initiative in such areas as offering employees physical activity options in the workplace, providing or increasing healthy eating options at the worksite, and demonstrating measurable outcomes related to workplace wellness.