The National Business Group on Health has recognised Chrysler Group LLC as one of the nation’s leading corporations for innovative programs promoting a healthy workplace. Chrysler was among 63 employers that received the Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles Award, and it was the second time the company has received this recognition in the past five years.

The Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles Award recognizes employers that have truly embraced a culture of wellness and are working collaboratively to improve their employees' health, productivity and quality of life. This year, Chrysler received a Gold Medal award for its comprehensive wellness programs. The Company accepted the award at the National Business Group on Health’s Joint Summit on June 25, 2009 in Arlington, Va. “Chrysler is extremely proud to be recognized for its commitment to providing a healthy workplace and improving our employees’ health and well-being,” said Nancy Rae, Executive Vice President - Human Resources, Chrysler Group LLC. "This award is validation of our invested efforts in our employee wellness programs."

“As one of 63 companies recognized this year for their employee health and wellness programs, Chrysler is at the vanguard of a national movement to promote a system-wide culture of health emphasizing prevention, wellness, exercise and eating right,” said Helen Darling, President of the National Business Group on Health. “More than ever, a healthy workforce is critical to helping America’s large employers compete in the global marketplace. Chrysler is to be applauded for making health and wellness an integral part of their workplace.”

The Chrysler-UAW National Wellness Program was implemented in 1985. Employees participate in programs offered in a wide range of formats, including health assessments, biometric screenings, workshops, campaigns and health coaching. Program topics are selected based on health assessments and screening results, disability data and employee interests. Benefit-linked credits are used to increase employee participation.

The National Business Group on Health is the nation’s only non-profit, membership organization of large employers – including 60 of the Fortune 100 – devoted exclusively to finding innovative and forward-thinking solutions to their most important health care and related benefits issues. The NBGH identifies and shares best practices in health benefits, disability, health and productivity, related paid time off and work/life balance issues. NBGH members provide health coverage for more than 50 million U.S. workers, retirees and their families.