5 Elements of Well-being
The Healthy Emory initiative was established in 2013 to develop an inclusive approach to health promotion, well-being, recreation, fitness and healthy living across Emory. The goal is to create easy access to programs and services for employees, their families, students and the community that Emory serves.
Discover Your Path to Well-being
Human Resources has reimagined and rebranded our employee well-being benefits to make them easier to understand and use. These updates are designed to help you and your spouse prioritize your health, happiness, and holistic well-being.
Why It Matters
Your well-being is essential—personally and professionally. Our enhanced benefits and programs empower you to take actionable steps toward a healthier, more balanced life while earning valuable incentives.
The Five Elements of Well-being
- Social & Community
- Physical
- Financial
- Emotional & Mental
- Learning & Career
To help further Emory's vision and goals, Emory's health and well-being team develops a wide variety of programs and resources in the three focus areas.
5-Year Impact Report
Since Healthy Emory’s beginnings, the impact on Emory’s culture is visible across the university and the healthcare system. It includes offering exercise & yoga classes during lunch and after work; providing healthier food options in our dining facilities and vending machines; and creating spaces that help to reduce stress. It is the philosophy that health & wellbeing encompasses the whole person and the understanding that many factors affect our quality of life at work and at home.
In January 2020, Emory published its 5-Year Impact Report.
Awards
The following are some of the awards that Emory has received for its health and wellbeing initiatives.
CompPsych Gold Health at Work Award
Emory University and Emory Healthcare received a Gold Health at Work Award in 2019. The award honors organizations that support employees with exceptional wellness and wellbeing programs.
Atlanta’s Healthiest Employer Award
Emory University and Emory Healthcare received a semi-finalist award for extra-large employers in 2019, 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Edington CBIZ Next Practice Award
Emory University and Emory Healthcare earned the Edington Next Practice Award in Operational Leadership in 2016. The Edington Next Practice Award recognizes organizations that are actively engaged in the pursuit of a healthy, high-performing workplace and workforce. Nominees were considered in each of five core pillars: Senior Leadership, Operational Leadership, Self-Leadership, Recognition and Rewards and Quality Assurance.