Acting on employees’ interest in wellness

CEO (or equivalent): George J. Charette III,  CEO and presidentNumber of employees: 213
CEO (or equivalent): George J. Charette III, CEO and presidentNumber of employees: 213

When Pawtucket Credit Union built its main office in Pawtucket 16 years ago, it included a fitness center and, said Vice President of Human Resources Anne Bernier, there was a mindset that exercise alone would make employees healthier. But then it created pamphlets on various aspects of health and wellness, including financial fitness, and noticed that they would disappear.

“That’s kind of how we started to realize this goes a little further than walking two miles,” Bernier said.

The wellness program evolved dramatically. Insurance claims were so low that, in 2015, PCU became self-insured and saved $400,000 in the first year, sharing savings with employees.

Now, the robust program includes access to a nutritionist, support groups and a popular elder care seminar. In 2015, nearly half of PCU’s employees received paid CPR training. •

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