Yeo & Yeo Recognized Among Michigan’s Best and Brightest in Wellness 2017
Yeo & Yeo CPAs & Business Consultants has been selected as one of Michigan’s Best and Brightest in Wellness for the fourth consecutive year. The program highlights companies, schools and organizations that promote a culture of wellness, as well as those that plan, implement and evaluate efforts in employee wellness to make their business and their community a healthier place to live and work.
“This is an exciting achievement that recognizes Yeo & Yeo’s commitment to the health and well-being of our employees,” said Thomas E. Hollerback, president and CEO of Yeo & Yeo. “The focus is to help employees make real changes in their health and lifestyle behaviors at home and in the workplace.”
Yeo & Yeo supports wellness for its employees by paying a large portion of healthcare premiums, helping to keep costs low for employees. The firm has a high percentage of participation in its wellness plan and healthcare premium reduction incentive. Another initiative is the firm’s Fitbit Fitness Program. Themed, monthly challenges for individuals and teams, along with prizes and friendly competition, have resulted in a high level of participation. New this year, Yeo & Yeo introduced an Ergonomic Standing Desk option for employees, for a healthier work environment. The firm also provides free flu shots.
Nominees were evaluated by using an assessment, created and administered by SynBella, the nation’s leading wellness provider. Criteria for selection included wellness programs and policies, culture and awareness, leadership, participation and incentives, communication and measurement, among others. A total of 527 companies and organizations were nominated for the award. Of those organizations, 241 completed the entire selection process, and 123 winners were chosen.
Yeo & Yeo will be honored at a symposium and awards celebration on October 20 at The Henry in Dearborn. The program is co-presented by MichBusiness, Michigan Food and Beverage Association, and Corp! magazine. Winners will be featured in the November issue of Corp! magazine.