ECC Awarded Pacific Business News' 2011 Healthiest Employer

BURLINGAME, Calif., Sept. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Just two months after being recognized as a Top Workplace in the Bay Area by the San Jose Mercury News, ECC was named Pacific Business News' 2011 Healthiest Employer in Hawaii during an awards ceremony held at the Sheraton Waikiki.

ECC placed first out of 10 companies competing for the title of the Healthiest Workplace for businesses with under 50 employees in Hawaii. Companies were evaluated in six key categories, including culture and leadership commitment, foundational components, strategic planning, communication and marketing, programming and interventions, and reporting and analysis.

"Employee wellness clearly leads to a happier life experience and contributes to making ECC a Great Place to Work, which is one of the three vision statements guiding our Team," says Paul Sabharwal, ECC Chairman of the Board. "The idea of protecting and enhancing the health and well-being of each and every employee is woven into the very fabric of our organization. Being recognized as one of the healthiest employers in Hawaii highlights our never ending journey to celebrate the efforts our employee-owners expend each day to lead a safe and healthy lifestyle in the workplace and at home. "

Dr. Sarah Cunningham, OTD, OTR/L, CDE, ECC's Corporate Wellness Manager added, "With a 70 percent employee participation rate companywide, not only have we seen a boost in morale, productivity, and camaraderie among employees—as well as lower health insurance costs for the company—we have also made significant progress on an individual health behavior change level."

Since 2008, employees company-wide have lost more than 3,582 pounds of fat mass and decreased their intake of prescriptions for preventable conditions, such as high blood pressure, anxiety, depression, and cholesterol. Forty-two individuals have successfully quit smoking without relapse.

ECC's Wellness Program is promoted through awareness, education, action, advocacy, and sustainability. It assists employees and their families in making voluntary, positive health changes that reduce health risks and enhance well-being.

Established in 1985, ECC is an employee-owned company that delivers its clients' missions, including renewable energy, design-build, construction, operation and maintenance, environmental remediation, and munitions response services. ECC serves several U.S. government agencies, including the Army, Air Force, Navy, Department of State, and Department of Energy. Established in 1996, ECC's Hawaii office serves clients on projects throughout the Pacific. ECC is Hiring! For more information, please visit http://www.ecc.net. ECC—Never Compromising Safety

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