TAMPA, Fla.–GTE Financial Credit Union has been recognized in the Workplace Health Achievement Index by the American Heart Association 2020. GTE Financial is one of 776 organizations that completed the Index assessment this year, evaluating the time period from July 30, 2019 to June 30, 2020.
Of the organizations that completed the Index assessment, 35% received gold recognition, the highest percentage to date, 29% silver and 25% bronze.
GTE Financial said it firmly believes its employees drive the success of the organization, and that it strives to create an environment that offers a healthy work culture that is stimulating and financially rewarding.
The Index is a web-based scorecard that looks at organizational best practices and aggregates employee health data to evaluate workplace health programs' overall quality and comprehensiveness.
“Receiving this award means a great deal. This is our fourth year in a row to be recognized by the American Heart Association for our efforts to implement quality workplace employee wellness programs. We are encouraging our employees to be the best version of themselves. Studies prove the healthier you are, the more engaged you are at work,” said Jasiel Legón, SVP, talent and chief talent officer of GTE Financial.