The National Business Group on Health (NBGH) has named Union Pacific (UP) among the Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles for 2015, marking the 11th year UP has received the award, the railroad announced on August 5, 2015.
Recognized at the gold level, UP was honored for making cultural and environmental changes, and developing comprehensive programs that support employees’ healthy lifestyle goals. The company was the only railroad among 64 U.S. employers to receive the 2015 Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles award.
“Union Pacific is honored to receive this recognition, which is truly a testament to our employees who use our wellness resources to achieve new levels of well-being and, ultimately, safety,” said Sherrye Hutcherson, UP Vice President-Human Resources. “We remain focused on evolving health resources to meet employees’ dynamic needs and lifestyles.”
The railroad’s wellness programs assess and provide intervention support for health risk factors, including asthma, blood pressure, cholesterol, depression, diabetes, fatigue, inactivity, nutrition, smoking, stress and weight.