Volvo's employee wellness program wins national award

Aug. 1, 2009
Volvo Trucks North America was honored by the National Business Group on Health as one of the nation's leading corporations for innovative programs to

Volvo Trucks North America was honored by the National Business Group on Health as one of the nation's leading corporations for innovative programs to promote a healthy workplace, and for helping its employees make better choices about their own health and well-being.

The Volvo Group, of which Volvo Trucks is part, was one of 63 employers that received the Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles award in Washington DC recently. Volvo received a Platinum Award for its wellness program, one of only 17 companies to receive the highest-level award.

Now in its fifth year, the Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles awards recognize employers that have embraced a culture of wellness and are working collaboratively to improve their workers' health, productivity, and quality of life. Visit www.businessgrouphealth.org for more information about the NBGH.