Charlotte, N.C., April 19 – Compass Group USA was one of 44 large employers honored today with the prestigious Business Group on Health Best Employers: Excellence in Health & Well-Being Award, for its outstanding commitment to advancing employee well-being through comprehensive and innovative benefits and initiatives.

The awards, now in their 17th year, were announced today in Nashville at the Business Group’s 2022 Annual Conference, organized around the theme “Collaborating on the Future of Health and Well-Being.”

“We are honored to be recognized for Compass Group’s wide-ranging wellness benefits, which we believe are critical to ensuring all our Associates may access the support they need to enjoy healthy lives,” said Compass Group Chief People Officer Cindy Noble.

Ellen Kelsay, Business Group on Health CEO and president, said, “Compass Group has demonstrated a strong commitment to employee well-being, all against the backdrop of a pandemic and a parallel mental health crisis.”

The Business Group reimagined the award criteria for 2022 to reflect a global perspective and to integrate and honor the importance of health equity and the employee experience. The criteria continue to focus on leadership and culture; holistic well-being approaches, including mental health, financial security, physical health, social connectedness and job satisfaction; and metrics and evaluation.

The 2022 winners represent a wide array of industries, including banking/financial services, entertainment and hospitality, health care, manufacturing, professional services, technology and utilities, among others. All the winners have a well-being strategy with measurable objectives and incorporate principles of diversity, equity and inclusion into their health and well-being efforts.

“All the winners are employers of choice,” said LuAnn Heinen, vice president of the Business Group, who leads the Well-being & Workforce Strategy Institute. “We congratulate each and every one of them for setting such high standards, to benefit workforces for years to come, and for serving as a model for other companies looking to expand benefit offerings.”

Applicants for the Best Employers Award do not have to be members of the Business Group. Entries are reviewed by a panel of peer employer judges. A full list of winners is available here.

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Business Group on Health is the leading non-profit organization representing large employers’ perspectives on optimizing workforce strategy through innovative health, benefits and well-being solutions and on health policy issues. The Business Group keeps its membership informed of leading-edge thinking and action on health care cost and delivery, financing, affordability and experience with the health care system. Business Group members include 72 Fortune 100 companies as well as large public-sector employers, who collectively provide health and well-being programs for more than 60 million individuals in 200 countries. For more information, visit www.businessgrouphealth.org.

Compass Group is redefining the food and support services landscape with innovation and passion through the lens of what’s next. Serving premier healthcare systems, respected educational institutions, world-renowned cultural centers, popular sporting and entertainment venues, and Fortune 500 organizations the world over, Compass Group always finds a way to deliver excellence in nearly any vertical. Whether it’s serving school meals students love, high-end concessions in stadiums, or innovative, nutritionally balanced meals for seniors, Compass is an industry leader. Ranked No. 1 by industry peers on Fortune’s 2021 list of World’s Most Admired Companies, Compass has also earned a spot on Forbes’ list of the Best Employers for Diversity, Best Employers for New Grads and Best Employers for Women in 2021. Compass Group is among the Top 50 Companies Changing the World according to Fortune.

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Earlier this week, Morrison and Crothall Healthcare representatives attended the 10th Anniversary of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare, where the top 150 healthcare providers, vendors, and suppliers in the U.S. were honored among their peers. In May, our two companies were chosen as part of the top 150 after a rigorous review of our employment practices. Modern Healthcare looks at everything, including benefits, compensation, leadership, talent development, communications, and alignment with company mission, vision, and values. Most important, many of our associates participated in an employee engagement survey—which accounts for 75% of our scores.

At the Gala event held in Las Vegas, we learned that Morrison and Crothall both placed in the top 25 (#21 and #11 respectively). I am excited and energized by these amazing results! Each day our associates’ faith in our organizations, pride in our people culture and commitment to service demonstrate they are proud to work here. I am so pleased that Modern Healthcare recognizes this about our Compass One family. I encourage you to check out Morrison and Crothall on social media. Take a look at what is going on that makes us so proud to be a part of Compass One.

Thank you, to our associates, once again, for your hard work, your dedication, and loyalty. As we move towards the Workplace of the Future within Compass One Healthcare, we know that our people are our most precious resource, and we will continue to find new and better ways to empower and engage. I am encouraging our associates to take time to internalize this industry recognition, and celebrate these wins with their teams. I sure am #ProudToWorkHere!

Check out the full ranked list from last night’s gala of all top 150 healthcare companies by clicking here.

Regards,

Bobby Kutteh, CEO
Compass One Healthcare

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Compass Group is among 48 U.S. employers that received the 2017 Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles® award presented at the National Business Group on Health’s Workforce Strategy 2017 Conference. Compass Group received a Silver Award for its commitment to improving associate health and productivity. This marks the 6th year, Compass Group has received a Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles® award.

“Being a part of Compass Group means great rewards for associates and their families,” says Bob Kovacs, Vice President of Total Rewards, Compass Group. “We’ve listened to our associates’ needs and done extensive research to provide wellness resources that are easy to access and will help create an energized and healthy future.”

Programs include:

• Associates are provided up to three (3) hours paid time off to receive preventive care each year
• 100% preventive care in Compass Group’s medical, dental and vision plans
• Health Risk Assessment (HRA): This confidential questionnaire helps identify potential health risks and sets a course to improve overall well-being
• Wellness Rewards: Associates and spouses enrolled in a Compass Group medical plan can receive credit toward their medical deductions
• Lifestyle Coaching: Personalized coaching support for healthy eating, managing weight, increasing physical activity, quitting tobacco, and much more!
• Maternity Management Program gives expectant mothers support during pregnancy and after delivery, plus Compass Group rewards participation in the program
• Condition Management Programs provide support for a variety of conditions – including asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure and more.
• Livongo Diabetes Program helps associates, and their dependents, manage Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes

Brian Marcotte, President and CEO of the National Business Group on Health, commented: “We are delighted to recognize Compass Group USA for their innovative approach to employee, family and community health and well-being. Compass is among an elite group of employers who are embracing well-being as an important part of their workforce strategy and working to construct a culture that promotes productivity, engagement and happiness.”

Winners of the 2017 Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles® awards were honored in one of three categories: Platinum, for implementing a workforce well-being strategy with demonstrated results; Gold, for organizations with a strong commitment to holistic well-being and related metrics; Silver, for organizations with emerging well-being strategies, often with a focus on physical health.

About Compass Group
Based in Charlotte NC, Compass Group North America is the leading foodservice management and support services company with $16 billion in revenues in 2016. Compass Group USA was named one of America’s 500 Best Employers by Forbes, ranking as the highest contract food and support services company. With over 500,000 associates worldwide, its parent company, UK-based Compass Group PLC, was named the 6th largest publicly traded employer in the world by USA Today and one of 50 Companies Changing the World by Fortune. Compass Group PLC had revenues of £19.9 billion in the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016.

About the National Business Group on Health®
The National Business Group on Health is the nation’s only non-profit organization devoted exclusively to representing large employers’ perspective on national health policy issues and helping companies optimize business performance through health improvement, innovation and health care management. The Business Group’s mission is to keep its membership on the leading edge of innovation, thinking and action to address health care cost and the delivery, financing, affordability and consumer experience with the health care system. Business Group members, which include 73 Fortune 100 companies, provide health coverage for more than 50 million U.S. workers, retirees and their families. For more information, visit www.businessgrouphealth.org.

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Compass Group is among 55 U.S. employers that received the 2016 Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles® award presented at the National Business Group on Health’s Fall Conference. Compass Group received a Silver Award for its Wellness Program.

“Being a part of Compass Group means great rewards for associates and their families,” says Bob Kovacs, Vice President of Total Rewards, Compass Group. “We’ve listened to our associates’ needs and done extensive research to provide wellness resources that are easy to access and will help create an energized and healthy future.”

Programs include:

• Health Risk Assessment (HRA): Self-evaluation that identifies potential health risks and sets a course to improve health and well-being
• Wellness Rewards: Associates and spouses enrolled in a Compass Group medical plan receive credit toward their medical deductions after completing an HRA
• Lifestyle Health Coaching: Telephonic and online coaching for healthy eating, managing weight, increasing physical activity, managing stress, sleeping better and quitting tobacco
• 100% preventive care in Compass Group’s medical, dental and vision plans
• Associates are provided up to three (3) hours paid time off to receive preventive care each year
• Maternity and prenatal support gives expectant mothers pregnancy-related healthcare information
• Condition Management Programs: for a variety of conditions— including asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure and more
• NEW Livongo: Compass Group has introduced the Livongo Diabetes Program to help manage Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes

Brian Marcotte, President and CEO of the National Business Group on Health, commented: “We congratulate Compass Group USA for their dedication to improving the well-being of their employees. Employers are transitioning their focus from offering traditional wellness programs focused primarily on improving their employees’ physical health to holistic well-being strategies aimed at enhancing the various facets of employees and their families’ lives.”

This marks the sixth year Compass Group has received a Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles award.

About Compass Group
Based in Charlotte NC, Compass Group North America is the leading foodservice management and support services company with 240,000 associates and $14.5 billion in revenues in 2015. Compass Group USA was named one of America’s 500 Best Employers by Forbes, ranking as the highest contract food and support services company. With over 500,000 associates worldwide, its parent company, UK-based Compass Group PLC, was named the 6th largest publicly traded employer in the world by USA Today and had revenues of $28 billion in the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015.

About the National Business Group on Health® 
The National Business Group on Health is the nation’s only non-profit organization devoted exclusively to representing large employers’ perspective on national health policy issues and helping companies optimize business performance through health improvement, innovation and health care management. The Business Group leads initiatives to address the most relevant health care issues facing employers today and enables human resource and benefit leaders to learn, share and leverage best practices from the most progressive companies. Business Group members, which include 72 Fortune 100 companies, provide health coverage for more than 50 million U.S. workers, retirees and their families. For more information, visit www.businessgrouphealth.org.

Media contact:
Veronica Ospina, 704-328-4291, veronica.ospian@compass-usa.com

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Zipongo captures food habits and preferences and lifestyle choices through questions and surveys. Based on your unique health needs and preferences, Zipongo connects with Compass Group’s proprietary menu and recipe management system to offer daily personalized meal recommendations for your on-site café. Helping you take the extra step beyond your work café, Zipongo recommends personalized healthy recipes for users to make at home. Shopping lists are custom built based on your selected recipes through the meal planning tool and include suggestions for local grocery store discounts.

Fun Fact: Zipongo was featured in Forbes’ 11 Health and Fitness Apps that Achieve Top Results in 2015.

Zipongo conducted a year-long pilot study with over 300 participants. Biometric data was collected and Food Frequency Questionnaires (FFQs) were filled out by participants before and after the trial. People in the unhealthy range with regard to their waist size saw an almost 2” reduction in waist size. 75% of users reported that their eating habits improved. People for whom the platform recommended to eat more vegetables or fruit, saw a 135% increase in fruit intake and a 91% increase in vegetable intake.

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Balance Kitchen is the latest in nutrition and wellness at Compass Group and offers clients and customers a flexible roadmap for a more healthful, sustainable and informative culinary experience.

At the U.S. Open, the approach even meant remaking the players’ dining area and accounting for the high nutrient needs of elite athletes.

“We focused on total customization,” says Deanne Brandstetter, vice president of nutrition and wellness at Compass Group. “One of the most popular offerings was a cook-to order pasta station that allowed the players to pick their pasta, sauce, vegetables and lean protein. They could also select what fruits and/or vegetables they desired at the fresh-pressed juice station.

The Balance Kitchen concept is the latest offering under the Balance portfolio that supplanted the Balance Choices concept Compass Group USA debuted in 2004. “We needed a way to link nutrition and wellness with sustainability,” Brandstetter says of Balance. “We also needed to build a model that reflects the variety of clients and customers we have. A one-size fits-all approach was not going to work.”

Compass-owned companies serve everyone from students of all ages and businesspeople to the public attending a sporting event or visiting a museum. Not only do the venues have varying resources, their diners care about different aspects of nutrition and wellness. “College students, for example, don’t want to hear about heart disease. They want to hear about having energy and looking good,” Brandstetter says.

Balance

The Balance portfolio that Compass Group USA makes available to its client companies is a flexible, wide-ranging program designed to support clients’ health and wellness goals by creating access to a variety of great tasting, better-for-you menu options and a food environment that encourages wellbeing, providing engagement, education and excitement in our cafés and beyond, and offering incentives to help drive healthy lifestyle behaviors. Here is a closer look at the three focus areas that make up Balance.

Access

These options range from a whole+sum station, where diners choose a protein, grain and vegetable combination that doesn’t exceed 600 calories, to a Meeting Well catering program developed in conjunction with the American Cancer Society. “Be a Flexitarian” encourages diners to consider meatless meals, as well as meat selections blended with mushrooms, to reduce fat and calories and make the dishes a more sustainable food choice. “Snack Smart” addresses the consumer trend away from full meals to “grazing” throughout the day.

Education & Information

High consumer interest in nutritional content and individual ingredients is driving operators to provide more and better information about their meals. With Balance, they can do that through monthly wellness programs, icons to identify healthy items, and links with technology. Compass Group’s nutrition and wellness leaders believe consumers’ desire for nutrition information is probably the single biggest change in foodservice since the late 1990s.

Compass’ proprietary Webtrition program offers operators a web-based platform to create and share recipes that have been reviewed and approved by chefs and RDs. Operators can also use Webtrition to print nutrition information for signage and post information on kiosks and dining center websites.

Webtrition also provides data to the popular application MyFitnessPal on smartphones and tablets. If a customer is having a hamburger in a Morrison café at a hospital, he or she can type in “Morrison hamburger,” and calories and nutrition info will appear in their food journal. Compass is also enhancing the user experience through bar code technology, as well as coordinating Webtrition with other apps.

Incentives

In addition to loyalty points programs and pricing strategies, Compass Group offers support with how cafés are arranged to promote healthy eating, an approach called “choice architecture.”

Chartwells School Dining Services has been working closely with Cornell University child nutrition experts since 2012 to research “Smarter Lunchrooms” in an effort to get K-12 children to eat more whole grains, fruits and vegetables, a goal of the federal Healthy, Hungry-Free Kids Act.

Key findings released in May show that kids consume more fruits and vegetables if the items are offered in multiple café locations, if they are given lighthearted names such as “Lean Mean Green Beans” and “Bring It On Broccoli,” and if basic nutrition labels are provided.

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