CDM Smith’s Named a 2018 WorkWell Massachusetts Silver-Level Winner
BOSTON—CDM Smith, a global engineering and construction firm headquartered in Boston, Mass., is proud to be named a WorkWell Massachusetts Award Program Silver Level winner for exemplary worksite health promotion. The award, given by the Worksite Wellness Council of Massachusetts (WWCMA) recognizes the firm’s achievements developing, implementing, and participating in corporate health improvement and wellness programs.
CDM Smith’s wellness program, in partnership with Virgin Pulse, is an incentive-based, holistic program designed to engage participants to adopt and continue behaviors to improve their wellbeing. A unique feature of the plan is a charity incentive, with employees voting on the charities to support.
“We are proud to recognize these innovative Massachusetts employers for their outstanding wellness programs”, states Kristie Howard, WWCMA Board of Directors Chairperson. “The WorkWell Massachusetts Award is an important program put forth to honor the work being done by employers in our state to improve the health and vitality of our communities.”
To date, CDM Smith has awarded $300,000 to charities, including Steven Tyler’s Janie’s Fund, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, and the One America Fund for hurricane relief. Employees celebrate each quarter with a charity check presentation that is broadcast via Facebook Live so employees and others around the world can join in.
WorkWell Massachusetts is a corporate award program created by the Worksite Wellness Council of Massachusetts—a not-for-profit member organization dedicated to the advancement of worksite wellness programs. Award applicants are required to provide details on their strategic planning and organizational support, program design and implementation, participant engagement, and measurements and evaluation, and applications were reviewed and designated by a WWCMA appointed committee of industry professionals. Information on WWCMA and the award program can be found at wwcma.org.
The Worksite Wellness Council of Massachusetts (WWCMA) is the preeminent, independent, and objective resource for health promotion in the workplace. A 501c3 not-for-profit member organization, WWCMA champions wellness programs that help employers encourage healthy employees, healthy families, and healthy communities across the Commonwealth. The council offers innovative wellness best practice programs, training, and events along with insightful resources and tools to help educate and advance Massachusetts organizations and their corporate wellness teams. Visit us at wwcma.org and follow us @WorkWellMass.
CDM Smith provides lasting and integrated solutions in water, environment, transportation, energy and facilities to public and private clients worldwide. As a full-service engineering and construction firm, we deliver exceptional client service, quality results and enduring value across the entire project life cycle.