CDM Smith’s Named a 2018 WorkWell Mass­a­chu­setts Silver-Level Winner

BOSTON—CDM Smith, a global engineering and construc­tion firm head­quar­tered in Boston, Mass., is proud to be named a WorkWell Mass­a­chu­setts Award Program Silver Level winner for exemplary worksite health promotion. The award, given by the Worksite Wellness Council of Mass­a­chu­setts (WWCMA) recognizes the firm’s achieve­ments developing, imple­ment­ing, and partic­i­pat­ing in corporate health improvement and wellness programs. 

CDM Smith’s wellness program, in partnership with Virgin Pulse, is an incentive-based, holistic program designed to engage partic­i­pants to adopt and continue behaviors to improve their wellbeing. A unique feature of the plan is a charity incentive, with employees voting on the charities to support.     

“We are proud to recognize these innovative Mass­a­chu­setts employers for their outstanding wellness programs”, states Kristie Howard, WWCMA Board of Directors Chairperson. “The WorkWell Mass­a­chu­setts Award is an important program put forth to honor the work being done by employers in our state to improve the health and vitality of our communities.”

To date, CDM Smith has awarded $300,000 to charities, including Steven Tyler’s Janie’s Fund, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, and the One America Fund for hurricane relief.  Employees celebrate each quarter with a charity check presen­ta­tion that is broadcast via Facebook Live so employees and others around the world can join in.

WorkWell Mass­a­chu­setts is a corporate award program created by the Worksite Wellness Council of Mass­a­chu­setts—a not-for-profit member orga­ni­za­tion dedicated to the advancement of worksite wellness programs. Award applicants are required to provide details on their strategic planning and orga­ni­za­tional support, program design and imple­men­ta­tion, participant engagement, and measure­ments and evaluation, and appli­ca­tions were reviewed and designated by a WWCMA appointed committee of industry profes­sion­als. Information on WWCMA and the award program can be found at wwcma.org.

The Worksite Wellness Council of Mass­a­chu­setts (WWCMA) is the preeminent, independent, and objective resource for health promotion in the workplace.  A 501c3 not-for-profit member orga­ni­za­tion, WWCMA champions wellness programs that help employers encourage healthy employees, healthy families, and healthy communities across the Common­wealth. The council offers innovative wellness best practice programs, training, and events along with insightful resources and tools to help educate and advance Mass­a­chu­setts orga­ni­za­tions and their corporate wellness teams. Visit us at wwcma.org and follow us @Work­Well­Mass.

CDM Smith provides lasting and integrated solutions in water, environment, trans­porta­tion, energy and facilities to public and private clients worldwide. As a full-service engineering and construc­tion firm, we deliver exceptional client service, quality results and enduring value across the entire project life cycle.