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Fast Company and Wellhub, a corporate wellness platform, celebrate 20 companies—across 10 industries—that are leading the way in supporting their employees’ physical and mental well-being. Here’s what sets them apart.
08-26-2025
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EY
New York
EY’s chief well-being officer is backed by a full team that oversees the company’s efforts to offer customized benefits and a wide range of resources supporting employee health. The team recently introduced a tool to measure well-being, allowing the company to regularly improve and tailor its offerings as needed.
Business services
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Covington and Burling
Washington, D.C.
Employees at this law firm often work long, demanding hours, so a dedicated team of public health professionals created a holistic strategy ranging from confidential mental health support and ergonomic assessments to family-focused benefits and fitness partnerships. These offerings are customized to the firm’s diverse populations and designed to strengthen individuals, families, and the broader organizational strategy
Business services
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SharkNinja
Needham, Massachusetts
“We look at wellness holistically, recognizing that true well-being includes not just physical and mental health, but also financial wellness,” says Elizabeth Norberg, SharkNinja’s chief people officer. Team members have access to enhanced benefits like childcare support, legal support, and tuition reimbursement, as well as the opportunity to invest in company shares at a discount.
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Avangrid
Orange, Connecticut
“Engaged employees are more likely to stay in the organization and build Avangrid’s reputation as a diverse and inclusive community,” says Rick Bruno, interim vice president, health and safety. Popular initiatives include “Mindful Monday” and “Thoughtful Thursday” meditations, chronic condition– and musculoskeletal-support programs, and early-detection cancer tests.
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Intersect Power
Houston
In addition to an impressive offering of perks and benefits, this clean-energy company provides a fully flexible workplace while keeping in-person connections alive with quarterly all-company gatherings. “We believe that work-life integration and self-care are critical for exceptional individuals to sustainably perform at a high level,” says Daniel Sonsino, head of human resources.
Energy
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Fitch Group
New York
This credit rating agency has developed an innovative and sustainable employee wellness program, covering mental and physical health through a wide range of offerings. About a third of all personnel are engaged with one of the company’s seven Employee Resource Groups, demonstrating the company’s commitment to building a strong culture of community.
Financial services
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Aflac
Columbus, Georgia
The wellness programs of this health insurance provider put a strong emphasis on early detection, offering employees access to a benefit specifically tied to getting checked for cancer. Meanwhile, on-site and virtual clinics allow the company to provide convenient medical care to all employees, no matter where they work.
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Morgan Stanley
New York
“Our comprehensive benefits program helps attract and retain top talent and enables employees to be their best selves,” says Adam Kudelka, co-chief human resources officer. The company continuously reviews how its benefit programs are meeting the needs of employees by monitoring engagement, experience, and health outcomes, along with employee feedback.
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Land O’ Lakes
Arden Hills, Minnesota
This agricultural cooperative tailors its wellness programs to different segments based on extensive employee feedback. One of the company’s most innovative initiatives has been the introduction of a “build your own schedule” proposition to frontline manufacturing employees, allowing workers to achieve a better work-life balance.
Food and beverage
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Kraft Heinz*
Chicago
* Kraft Heinz recently announced the company is splitting in two, although no further details were available on the publication date.
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PepsiCo
Harrison, New York
PepsiCo’s global workforce enjoys a refreshingly comprehensive well-being program focused on three key pillars: promoting physical health, supporting mental and emotional health, and cultivating family and social connections. The program’s managers regularly schedule local events and tailor offerings to account for different wellness needs across Pepsi’s global workforce.
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Quest Diagnostics
Secaucus, New Jersey
Nearly 80% of the biotech giant’s more than 50,000 employees take advantage of its innovative Blueprint for Wellness tool. “Every year, employees share stories of how this powerful preventative care offering has identified previously unknown conditions that could be quickly addressed with life-prolonging—and potentially life-saving—treatments,” says Quest CHRO Cecilia McKenney.
Healthcare
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Arthrex
Naples, Florida
This surgical device company offers a range of unique healthcare benefits, including complimentary care at its on-site medical clinics. Employees also can take advantage of a state-of-the-art wellness center that offers dozens of weekly classes, pickleball courts, a golf simulator, and free training sessions.
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FanDuel
New York
FanDuel bets big on its home team. “When people feel supported mentally, physically, and emotionally, they’re able to thrive both at work and in their personal lives,” says Chief People Officer Caralyn Cooley. The online sportsbook’s benefits roster includes full-time childcare, generous family planning support, and free and discounted fitness options.
Gaming
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REI Co-Op
Issaquah, Washington
REI is strongly committed to supporting its employees’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Its Learn & Grow hub provides tools and resources for professional development. Employees can also take advantage of REI’s Way Day program—two paid days off to use for outdoor pursuits, volunteering, or stewardship projects.
Retail
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Ai2
Seattle
This AI research center’s new headquarters was designed with well-being in mind, with outdoor spaces to ensure employees get regular doses of fresh air and modular layouts that encourage movement throughout the day. Ai2 also has a strong focus on career development, with training opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and mentorship programs.
Technology
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Pattern
Lehi, Utah
This e-commerce partner company delivers a generous benefits package to employees, including unlimited PTO and paid parental leave, as well as perks such as food truck visits, yoga classes, and “massage Mondays.” Pattern’s global headquarters boasts plenty of flex space, views of Utah’s Wasatch Mountains, and a well-appointed on-site fitness center.
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Bytedance
Beijing
The parent company of TikTok is committed to delivering well-being benefits that keep its employees at the center of the picture. With a workforce that spans multiple countries, flexible offerings are paramount. Bytedance has delivered, notching high adoption rates and strong employee engagement across regions.
Social media
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Pinterest
San Francisco
The social media company’s flexible work model—called PinFlex—puts the decisions of where and how to work in employees’ hands. Pinterest credits PinFlex with helping to grow the company’s global headcount by more than 30% since the program was launched in 2022.
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Energy
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Gaming
This food giant has a proven commitment to mental and physical health, with offerings including a fitness stipend, an on-site gym, and meditation rooms. The company raises awareness of health and well-being topics through speaker series; local events; and targeted initiatives on physical fitness, nutrition, mental health, family and community, and financial education.
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Lifepoint
Brentwood, Tennessee
This healthcare provider trains its leaders to support employee wellness, from identifying signs of overwork to help accessing a wide range of mental, physical, and emotional health benefits. “Well-being is more than a single initiative,” says Chief People Officer Traci Nordberg. “It’s a foundational part of who we are.”
Healthcare
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