American Hotel Register receives 'Well Deserved' award

VERNON HILLS - American Hotel Register Company recently received the "Well Deserved" award from UnitedHealthcare, an honor given to organizations that demonstrate commitment to improving the health and well-being of their employees through comprehensive and innovative wellness programs.

American Hotel Register was among six organizations that has won the "Well Deserved" award twice. UnitedHealthcare presented a Golden Apple award to the company to honor its multiyear distinction and ongoing commitment to employee health and well-being.

American Hotel Register has created a culture of wellness with senior leadership support, creative programs, a committed wellness committee and an on-site nurse liaison from UnitedHealthcare. The wellness program is branded Life Essentials and its wellness committee plans programs around nutrition, fitness and financial wellness.

Key components of the program include free activity trackers, weight loss challenges, stress management and bringing mindfulness and meditation classes to associates. The company also has an on-site fitness center, offers free yoga classes, runs Ping-Pong tournaments and has an on-site organic garden where produce from the garden is used in its cafe.

This is UnitedHealthcare's eighth year of recognizing employer customers with "Well Deserved" awards for their outstanding health and wellness programs, working with an external broker review panel to review and judge all applicants.