News | January 13, 2016

KGA, Inc. Receives WorldatWork Work-Life 2016 Seal Of Distinction

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KGA Recognized for Outstanding Commitment to Employee Engagement and Work-Life Effectiveness

Washington, DC (PRWEB) - KGA, Inc., a leading Employee Assistance and Work-Life firm, has received WorldatWork's Work-Life Seal of Distinction for 2016. The seal is a unique mark of excellence designed to identify organizational success in work-life effectiveness. KGA 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.

“KGA is honored to be awarded WorldatWork’s 2016 Seal of Distinction,” said Seth Moeller, President of KGA. “We know that by creating an atmosphere where the distinction between work and home life is valued, our employees are more effective and engaged during the work day and at home.”

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.

Caring for dependents, Community involvement, Flexibility, Financial support and education, Health and wellness, Paid and unpaid time off and Workforce experience and engagement

“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.

View the complete list of Work-Life 2016 Seal of Distinction recipients:(https://www.worldatwork.org/aboutus/seal-of-distinction/seal-of-distinction-recipients.jsp)

About KGA, Inc.
KGA is a Human Resources services firm, founded in 1982, that helps organizations create and sustain a healthy, engaged and productive workforce. Our services are tailored to each client’s distinct needs and include a robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Work Life program, training, crisis management, wellbeing services, and other essential HR solutions. With an emphasis on integrity, responsiveness and respect, we proudly serve over 100 organizations in a wide range of industries, supporting hundreds of thousands of employees and family members nationwide and around the globe.

About WorldatWork® - The Total Rewards Association
WorldatWork (http://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.

Source: PRWeb

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