Anne Wright, Benefits Manager at JE Dunn, offers her unique perspective on building a thriving workplace culture here today as she joins Troy and Jeremy for a deep dive into this inspiring company and how it truly embodies the "people first" ethos. Together, they explore how JE Dunn has leveraged its guiding principles to create a nationally recognized wellbeing program, demonstrating that prioritizing employees is not just ethically sound – it's a powerful business strategy.

Our dynamic trio explores the ways in which JE Dunn seamlessly integrates its core values into every aspect of its employee experience, from incentivizing community service to fostering a culture of mental wellbeing. They also go on to examine the model JE Dunn has created - providing valuable lessons for any organization - and highlight the strategic partnerships and data-driven decisions that have propelled JE Dunn's program to the forefront of the industry.

Join Anne, Troy and Jeremy for this remarkable story of resilience, innovation, and a steadfast commitment to putting people first.

Episode Highlights:

The Legacy of JE Dunn’s Culture
Growth and Expansion of JE Dunn
Leadership’s Role in Employee Wellbeing
Aligning Benefits with Company Values
Personalizing Wellbeing Programs for Employees
Challenges of Changing Wellbeing Vendors
Finding the Right Partnership for Employee Wellness
Transitioning 5,000+ Employees to a New Platform
Importance of Strong Vendor Relationships
Enhancing Employee Experience with Technology
Building a Culture-Driven Wellbeing Program
Using Employee Data for Better Health Programs
Real-Time Data Analytics for Wellbeing Insights
Adapting Wellness Programs with Data
Understanding Employee Engagement Preferences
Connecting Healthcare Partnerships with Employee Wellbeing
Mental Health Advocacy in the Construction Industry
The Role of Technology in Personalized Wellbeing
Serving Employees Through Holistic Wellbeing
Destigmatizing Mental Health in Construction
The Story of JE Dunn’s Wartime Sacrifice
Key Takeaways for Designing Effective Wellbeing Programs
Employee Engagement Strategies for Wellbeing
The Impact of Corporate Volunteerism
Future of Employee Wellbeing and Company Growth

Key Takeaways:

"Leadership engagement is crucial. It drives program growth, evaluates year-over-year, and supports employee culture through wellbeing."

"Ask your people. Listen to their feedback. Use it to design a program that aligns with their needs."

"Data is paramount. It helps us understand employees, find opportunities, and push strategic initiatives."

"We believe in health and wellbeing. It's on every wall, in every office. It's a guiding principle."

"Engage leadership, communicate effectively, align with culture, and utilize champions. These are keys to driving engagement."

"The construction industry ranks high in suicide risk. We focus on mental health, supporting employees and their families."