Kroger ranks as one of healthiest workplaces in U.S.

Cincinnati-headquartered Kroger was named one of the “Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America” by the Healthiest Employers, which evaluates employers’ efforts in corporate health. Kroger has been honored twice in three years for the award.

Kroger ranked 38th overall this year.

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“Our goal is to offer something for everyone to help with their overall well-being: physically, financially and emotionally,” said Theresa Monti, Kroger’s vice president of total rewards and HR systems.

More than 5,000 employers applied for the award. The top 100 employers were chosen for: culture and leadership, foundational components, strategic planning, communication and marketing, programming and interventions, and reporting and analysis.

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