WASHINGTON, June 26, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- MGM Resorts
International (NYSE: MGM) is one of the nation's "Best Employers
for Healthy Lifestyles®", says the National
Business Group on Health, a leading non-profit, membership
organization devoted to finding forward-thinking solutions to
important health care issues.
Its ongoing commitment to promoting a healthy work environment
and encouraging workers and families to maintain healthy lifestyles
were key elements to the company earning a Gold Award. This marks
the first time the company has competed for the award.
"We are very pleased to honor MGM Resorts for its dedication to
providing programs that encourage wellness and healthy lifestyles
for their employees and families," said Brian Marcotte, President and CEO of the
National Business Group on Health. "MGM Resorts is among an elite
group of organizations that are leading the way to promote healthy
workplaces and lifestyles. Its management team should be proud of
their efforts and we congratulate them on receiving this
award."
Other well-known companies named to the "Best Employers for
Healthy Lifestyles®" list include: Bank of America, The
Boeing Company, Hewlett-Packard and PepsiCo. MGM Resorts is the
only company in the entertainment, gaming and hospitality industry
to receive this distinction.
"MGM Resorts strongly believes in investing in our employees'
health and the health of their families," said Jeff Ellis, MGM Resorts' Vice President and CFO
for Corporate Human Resources Shared Services. "The best way to
ensure we have a successful company and a healthier community is to
provide employees with the tools and resources they need to protect
their health."
MGM Resorts was among 63 companies that received the "2014 Best
Employers for Healthy Lifestyles®" award at the
Leadership Summit sponsored by the National Business Group on
Health's Institute on Innovation in Workforce Well-being. The
company's Gold Award reflects the successes of its wellness
programs, which include: an annual mammogram awareness
campaign; free access to health and wellness coaches; free on-site
exercise classes; free healthy lunches, and a tobacco cessation
program.
Additionally, MGM Resorts has developed a healthy eating mobile
application, 'Healthy Eating. Healthy You', to promote
healthy living among its employees, the communities in which it
operates, and beyond. Since its launch in September 2012, the mobile app has received more
than 79,800 downloads.
Winners of the "Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles" awards
were honored in one of two categories: Platinum, for exemplary
workplace well-being programs, cultures and results; or Gold, for
creating cultural and environmental changes that support employees
in their lifestyle and behavior changes.
About the National Business Group on Health
The
National Business Group on Health is the nation's only non-profit,
membership organization of large employers devoted exclusively to
finding innovative and forward-thinking solutions to their most
important health care and related benefits issues and to being the
voice for large employers on national health care issues. The
Business Group, whose 392 members include 69 of the Fortune
100, identifies, develops and shares best practices in health
benefits, disability, health and productivity, related paid time
off and work/life balance issues. Business Group members provide
health coverage for more than 55 million U.S. workers, retirees and
their families. For more information, visit
www.businessgrouphealth.org.
About MGM Resorts International
MGM Resorts
International (NYSE: MGM) is one of the world's leading global
hospitality companies, operating destination resort brands
including Bellagio, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay and The Mirage. The
Company also owns 51% of MGM China Holdings Limited, which owns the
MGM Macau resort and casino and is in the process of developing a
gaming resort in Cotai, and 50% of CityCenter in Las Vegas, which features ARIA resort and
casino. For more information about MGM Resorts International,
visit the Company's website at www.mgmresorts.com.
SOURCE MGM Resorts International