CHELSEA PIERS CONNECTICUT RECOGNIZED AS A HEALTHY WORKPLACE EMPLOYER BY THE BUSINESS COUNCIL OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY

March 1, 2016

CHELSEA PIERS CONNECTICUT AMONG 49 EMPLOYERS HONORED FOR CREATING A HEALTHY WORKPLACE

(Stamford, C.T. – March 1, 2016) – Chelsea Piers Connecticut is proud to announce it has been recognized as a Healthy Workplace Employer by the Business Council of Fairfield County.

The Business Council of Fairfield County hosted the Healthy Workplace Employer Recognition Program on Thursday, February 25. The 2016 Program applauded the efforts of Chelsea Piers Connecticut and 48 other area employers who have implemented a diverse range of programs to promote a healthy workplace and assist their employees to live healthier lives.  The recognition program was presented by The Business Council’s Wellness Roundtable, with the support of First Niagara Risk Management Inc. and UnitedHealthcare of CT, Inc.

The Healthy Workplaces Employer Recognition Program offers four categories of distinction, Platinum, Gold, Silver and Honorable Mention, awarded on the basis of program components and outcomes. Chelsea Piers Connecticut, as well as American Heart Association (Norwalk); Mohegan Sun Casino (Uncasville); Quinnipiac University (Hamden); Sacred Heart University (Fairfield); and St. Vincent’s Medical Center (Bridgeport), was recognized in the Gold category.

“As I have been involved with this program since its inception, I continue to be impressed with the level of commitment these companies have devoted to wellness within their workplaces,” commented Matthew Fair, First Vice President, First Niagara Risk Management Inc. and co-chair of the 2016 Healthy Workplaces Employer Recognition Program. “Regardless of company size, these honorees have used innovative approaches to not just engage, but to measure the effectiveness of their programs over the long-term.”

“Chelsea Piers Connecticut is honored to be recognized as a Healthy Workplace employer,” said Greta Wagner, Executive Director, Chelsea Piers Connecticut. “We understand the importance and advantage of having a healthy workplace for our employees and providing them with the resources to live healthy, active lives. “

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Contact:

Erica Bates 212.336.6870
Chelsea Piers Connecticut ebates@chelseapiers.com