Introduction
Employees today are balancing work-life more than ever, and too often, personal well-being is the first thing to fall off the list. At Orion, we view this reality not as a challenge to manage around, but as a leadership responsibility to address head-on.
That belief shapes how we think about culture, engagement, and long‑term performance. It’s also why we’ve made wellness a foundational part of how we support our people, not an add‑on or a short‑term initiative, but an ongoing commitment by embedding wellness into the way we work. This commitment has led to strong engagement across our programs and recently earned us Cigna’s Healthy Workplace Bronze designation: reinforcing small, consistent investments in employee well-being creates a meaningful impact.
Embedding Wellness into the Workday
At Orion, our focus has been simple: making wellness accessible, practical, and part of the everyday employee experience. Wellness is most effective when it fits naturally into the workday and meets people where they are: physically, emotionally, and socially.
Some of the ways we’ve brought that to life include:
- Wellness rooms equipped with massage chairs, aromatherapy, and yoga mats, giving employees a space to reset during the day
- Mother’s rooms that provide privacy and support for new and returning parents
- On-site chair massages and reflexology events
- Regional walking challenges, where participation has doubled over the past year
- Nutritional webinars and in-office seminars, along with snacking stations and tastings
- Mental health resources through Cigna and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with NY Life
- Virtual guided meditations, anxiety reduction sessions, and fitness offerings like yoga
- Social and community well-being initiatives, including volunteer opportunities and ongoing communications like #WellnessWednesday
Research consistently shows that when wellness is part of the workday, employees are more engaged, less likely to experience burnout, and more connected to their organization.
According to Cigna’s Evernorth Vitality Study, employees who feel supported in their well-being are more likely to be productive and stay with their employer.
Wellness as a Competitive Advantage
Earning Cigna’s Healthy Workplace Bronze designation is something we’re proud of, but it’s also just the beginning.
Organizations that invest in employee well-being see real benefits, from higher engagement to improved retention and overall performance. More importantly, they create environments where people feel supported, not just as employees, but as individuals.
At Orion, wellness isn’t a one-time initiative or a checklist item. It’s an ongoing commitment to our people and our culture.
Listening First: Using Data to Shape Our Strategy
One of the biggest drivers of our progress has been listening, both to data and to our employees.
Throughout the year, we partner with Cigna and NFP, our benefits broker, to review utilization trends across our programs. These insights help us understand what’s working, where engagement is strong, and where we need to evolve. That ongoing dialogue plays a key role in shaping our overall wellness strategy.
Equally important are our wellness surveys. Employee feedback directly informs what we prioritize next. Most recently, financial wellness has come through as a top area of interest, and we’re actively building new initiatives to better support employees in that space.
Looking Ahead
Workplace wellness continues to evolve, and so will our approach. As expectations, life realities, and work models shift, we remain committed to learning, adapting, and leading with empathy.
Because when people are supported to take care of themselves, they’re better equipped to support their teams, their work, and their communities.
Learn more about how we invest in our people and explore current opportunities to grow with us.
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