The Karis Group Recognized for Outstanding Commitment to Employee Engagement and Work-Life Effectiveness
Jan. 11, 2016 — WASHINGTON, D.C. — WorldatWork, a nonprofit HR association and compensation authority, is proud to announce that The Karis Group has earned the Work-Life Seal of Distinction for 2016. The seal is a unique mark of excellence designed to identify organizational success in work-life effectiveness. The Karis Group is one of 116 organizations to be honored as a 2016 recipient. On March 9 a Gala Awards Dinner will be held at the WorldatWork 2016 Future of Work Forum in New Orleans to celebrate all Seal of Distinction honorees.
“We are thrilled to be honored with the Work-Life Seal of Distinction along with so many other fantastic organizations. We know how important balance is to retaining and hiring talented employees and, at The Karis Group, it is vital that our employees are fulfilled by the values within our organization.”
Begun in 2012, the prestigious Seal of Distinction measures the overall strength of organizations’ work-life portfolio and success in creating positive work environments. Applicants are evaluated on work-life programs, policies and practices that meet the needs and challenges facing employees today.
“We congratulate our 2016 recipients who represent a wide variety of industries, demonstrating that enhancing employee engagement and work-life effectiveness is a business imperative for organizations of all sizes and strengths. These organizations are the pinnacle of excellence in workplace strategies that enhance employees’ lives,” said Anne Ruddy, president and CEO of WorldatWork. Ruddy added, “By understanding the value of investing in their employees, each organization has taken a critical step toward future business success.”
This year’s recipients represent industries of education, finance, government, health, law, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals – and hail from 30 states, the District of Columbia and Canada. The 2016 list includes 49 new companies and shows 67 companies returning to the list from previous years. In addition, 53 organizations have workplaces outside of the United States.
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About The Karis Group™
We Make Healthcare Work
Founded in 1996 and based in Austin, Texas, The Karis Group is an award-winning healthcare professional services firm. We positively impact consumers’ experience with the healthcare system through excellent service and results.
With our suite of comprehensive products and services, The Karis Group serves clients nationwide, including benefit providers, third-party administrators, insurance brokers, employers and healthcare sharing organizations as well as benefit resellers, wholesalers and aggregators. Within our Karis360 bundle, we offer an array of cost containment services benefitting clients and members.
About WorldatWork®
The Total Rewards Association
WorldatWork (www.worldatwork.org) is a nonprofit human resources association for professionals and organizations focused on total rewards strategies. Comprehensive total rewards strategies are designed to attract, motivate, engage and retain a productive workforce and ultimately, enhance organizational results.
Professionals engaged in compensation, benefits, work-life effectiveness and total rewards turn to WorldatWork as their leading professional association. WorldatWork and its affiliates provide comprehensive education, certification, research, advocacy and community for members and the broader total rewards community. WorldatWork has more than 70,000 members and subscribers worldwide; over 80 percent of Fortune 500 companies employ a WorldatWork member.
Founded in 1955, WorldatWork is affiliated with more than 70 local human resources associations and has offices in Scottsdale, Ariz., and Washington, D.C.