November 26, 2024
Healthiest Employers® was started in 2009 to celebrate companies that prioritize their people by investing in their employees' health. In partnership with Springbuk, we are pleased to announce the 2024 Healthiest Employers Washington.
Each company filled out our annual Healthiest Employers application. The responses are scored using a rubric-style 1-100 scale. The assessment consists of six categories, with yes/no, multiple-choice, and short-answer questions, each totaling .25-3 points. A Healthiest Employers Index (HEI) is assigned to each application to help rank among companies of similar sizes. Please visit our methodology page here for information on how the applications are scored.
Congratulations to all of our winners this year! Please note that write-ups were only conducted on the 1st place winner in each category.
50 to 149 Employees
1st Permanente Dental Associates, P.C.
Portland, Oregon (Local Office: Vancouver)
112 Employees
Permanente Dental Associates, P.C., is a dentist-owned group practice in the Northwest that collaborates with Kaiser Permanente Health Plan to deliver integrated oral health care to over 290,000 members, most of whom also receive medical care through Kaiser. Using shared electronic medical records, the practice enhances coordination between dental and primary care.
The PDA Wellness Program has long prioritized employee engagement but experienced a decline in participation since the pandemic, despite remaining above industry standards. A committee identified that the program’s intensity overwhelmed providers adjusting to post-pandemic demands, leading to reduced involvement despite the program's meaningfulness.
To address this, the committee implemented four strategies: reducing program intensity by offering fewer activities worth more points, rewarding existing healthy habits, increasing incentives, and engaging new hires through a Welcome Challenge and tailored incentives.
These changes, introduced nine months ago, have led to a measurable increase in participation, highlighting the program’s effectiveness. The Wellness Committee remains dedicated to addressing challenges, fostering opportunities, and delivering meaningful experiences for employees.
"I am continually inspired by the transformative impact of the PDA Wellness Program. Each year, our PDA Wellness Committee demonstrates an unwavering commitment to translating our core values into impactful initiatives for our dentists and professional staff. The program epitomizes inclusivity, diversity, belonging, equity, health, and wellness. This steadfast dedication consistently yields tangible and intangible benefits for our group. As we strive for excellence, the PDA Wellness Program stands as a beacon of our commitment to the well-being and success of our team." –Cyrus Lee, DMD, Chief Executive Officer and Dental Director
2nd McKean Smith – Portland, Oregon (Local Office: Vancouver) – 36 Employees
150 to 999 Employees
1st The Partners Group
Portland, Oregon (Local Office: Renton)
225 Employees
The Partners Group, established in 1981, provides consulting, insurance, and financial services to individuals and businesses nationwide. By developing custom strategies, the firm focuses on solving problems and fostering growth to secure and enhance the future. Recognized as one of the top 100 largest independent brokerage firms, The Partners Group is committed to making a positive impact in its communities.
The Partners Group achieved its goal of becoming an employee-owned organization seven years ahead of schedule, beginning in May 2023 by awarding 100 shares to every full-time employee. By April 2024, full-time employees with at least 24 months of tenure could become stockholders through a payroll deduction benefit, with 45% enrolling. Combined with a Perpetuation Plan for sales professionals and leaders, the company now boasts 43% employee ownership and growing. Additionally, TPG introduced a family-forming health reimbursement account to support employees in navigating the financial challenges of expanding their families.
Employees benefit from financial services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and retirement plan resources, including access to financial advisors. They also receive eight hours of volunteer time per quarter, with the flexibility to combine these hours for extended service opportunities.
Career development is a key priority, supported by quarterly career achievement plans that align individual goals with departmental and organizational objectives. Emerging professionals aged 20-30 have access to a dedicated Employee Resource Group (ERG), and mid-level managers benefit from a recently introduced ERG to enhance their leadership skills.
“At TPG, caring about the health and well-being of our employees is not reflected in just one formalized wellness program. Our “employee first” focus is deeply rooted in our culture and values which drive our decision-making, policies, programs, and behaviors throughout the organization. I am proud of the workplace this creates for everyone and how that drives the way we then care for our customers and the community. Some positive proof points include our employee engagement scores, employee retention rates, and the open flow of formal and informal feedback we get from employees to help us stay on the right track. Investing in people is a multi-faceted, everyday commitment. When we prioritize our people, the benefits are truly special.” –Sarah Friend, President
2nd David Evans and Associates, Inc. – Portland, Oregon (Local Office: Bellevue) – 953 Employees
3rd PAE Consulting Engineers, Inc. – Portland, Oregon (Local Office: Seattle) – 355 Employees
1,000 to 4,999 Employees
1st Syngenta
Greensboro, North Carolina (Local Office: Pasco)
4,303 Employees
Syngenta is a leading agriculture company helping to improve global food security by enabling millions of farmers to make better use of available resources.
Syngenta recently launched the MyWellbeing program, a comprehensive well-being platform that replaces the former Reaping Rewards program. Introduced on June 3, the platform has seen enthusiastic participation, with nearly 30% of employees joining in the first week.
MyWellbeing offers an enhanced range of resources to support physical, mental, and financial well-being, along with fostering social connections. The platform is designed to provide an engaging and user-friendly experience, emphasizing holistic employee support.
Syngenta continues to encourage participation through an incentive program that allows employees to earn up to $300 annually for their involvement. This initiative underscores the company's commitment to employee wellbeing and recognition, aiming to positively impact both engagement and satisfaction.
“Here at Syngenta, we take immense pride in the MyWellbeing program. It's not just about promoting physical health; it's about fostering a supportive and thriving community. Our program reflects our commitment to nurturing the holistic well-being of our employees, ensuring that they feel valued, energized, and empowered to excel both personally and professionally. This is accomplished through our focus on the four pillars of our well-being program: Physical, Mental, Social, and Financial. In essence, our well-being program embodies our dedication to the comprehensive welfare of our employees, and I am proud of the positive impact this program has had on our U.S. employees. The U.S. sets the standard as we roll out similar initiatives globally, creating an empowering environment for all Syngenta employees.” –Filip Hemeryck, Group Head Global Benefits
2nd Cambia Health Solutions – Portland, Oregon (Local Office: Renton) – 4,703 Employees
3rd Ericsson Inc – Plano, Texas (Local Office: Bellevue) – 4,743 Employees
4th Essex Property Trust – San Mateo, California (Local Office: Bellevue) – 1,734 Employees
5th West Monroe – Chicago, Illinois (Local Office: Seattle) – 1,798 Employees
6th MongoDB, Inc. – New York, New York (Local Office: Bellevue) – 2,650 Employees
5,000+ Employees
1st PeaceHealth
Vancouver
12,884 Employees
PeaceHealth, a 130-year-old Catholic healthcare ministry, is among the largest healthcare systems in the Northwest. With over 16,000 caregivers, a multi-specialty medical group of more than 1,200 clinicians, and 10 medical centers, it serves communities across Washington, Oregon, and Alaska. Guided by its enduring mission, PeaceHealth is dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the communities it serves.
In late 2021, PeaceHealth partnered with Spring Health to enhance its Employee Assistance Program (EAP), supplementing existing internal emotional support initiatives like therapy groups, mindfulness meditations, and wellness workshops. The partnership provides a wide range of culturally responsive, evidence-based mental health services, including therapy, coaching, and on-demand self-help tools across areas such as career growth, LGBTQ+ wellness, parenting, and recovery support. Specific resources for managers include coaching on crisis management, fitness for duty evaluations, and leadership webinars.
In 2023, nearly 37% of PeaceHealth caregivers utilized the EAP, significantly exceeding industry averages. Over 28,000 appointments were booked by caregivers and dependents, with enrollment growing by 53%, including a doubling of dependent participation. Despite high usage, the average wait time for appointments remained just 1.1 days, compared to the national average of 25 days. Among caregivers with depressive symptoms, 87% experienced measurable clinical improvement. The program’s success is attributed to its broad accessibility and effective communication about its benefits.
“During the pandemic and coming out of it, we knew that our caregivers — like many others — were struggling. We have curated our health and wellness program to provide caregivers with the resources they want and need, and strive to make them available where, when, and how caregivers prefer to access help. From the stats provided by Spring Health, caregiver feedback, and our internal reviews, we know we’re succeeding and still want to continue to improve where possible and reach even more caregivers.” –Eve Logsdon, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
2nd CBIZ – Cleveland, Ohio (Local Office: Bellevue) – 6,841 Employees
3rd U-Haul International – Phoenix, Arizona (Multiple Local Offices) – 16,371 Employees
4th Burns & McDonnell – Kansas City, Missouri (Local Office: Vancouver) – 9,946 Employees
5th Terracon Consultants, Inc – Olathe, Kansas (Local Office: Mountlake Terrace) – 6,450 Employees
