For immediate release: October 30, 2017
Windsor, ON – For the sixth consecutive year, Caesars Windsor’s Joint Wellness Committee - WCL-Unifor received the Diamond Gord Smith Healthy Workplace Award, from the Windsor Essex County Health Unit. This prestigious award acknowledges Caesars Windsor as a leader in our community for providing an extensive workplace wellness program for their employees.
With Caesars’ ongoing commitment to the health of its employees, the Health Unit honoured them for their efforts in:
- A weekly Walking Wednesdays club in partnership with the City of Windsor
- Supporting of the Canadian Mental Health Association’s “Show Your Sole” Focus Project
- Hosting an annual Employee Wellness Fair
- Providing a Fitness Friday event with classes for employees in Yoga and Pound Fitness
- Scheduling Lunch & Learn workshops with dietician guest speakers
- Partnering with Green Shield Canada and their Change4Life program
Knowing that healthy workplaces make for healthier, happier and productive teams, Caesars Windsor created the Joint Wellness Committee with union and non-union members. Since its launch, the Committee has championed a number of resources and projects in support of employee health.
Kelly Gregoire-Wolfe, Caesars Windsor’s Vice President of Human Resources, said, “Caesars Windsor is committed to proactively providing our employees information and resources to lead a healthy lifestyle. Employing a holistic approach, we administer these efforts through a variety of programs including our HERO Employee Volunteers, The Joint Wellness Committee and the CodeGreen Environmental program, encouraging exercise and activity, social opportunities and overall healthy living.”
In order to receive a Gord Smith Healthy Workplace Award, local workplaces must implement one or more workplace wellness activities related to healthy eating, smoking cessation, physical activity and mental health. Activities must include awareness raising, education and skill building, environmental supports and policies; all of which help to sustain healthy practices.
Established in 2001, the Gord Smith Healthy Workplace Awards annually recognizes workplaces in Windsor & Essex County who commit to improving employee health through comprehensive workplace wellness programs. This year, 27 local workplaces received Healthy Workplace Awards for their extraordinary commitment to the health and well-being of their employees and in some cases, retirees, and family members. Caesars Windsor also received the Platinum Plus Level Bike Friendly Workplace Award for their support of employees who choose to commute to work by bicycle. They have provided their employees with on-site bicycle racks that are sheltered from the weather and secured.
About Caesars Windsor Caesars Windsor is the largest casino resort in Canada and the first of its kind outside of the U.S. to be branded with this legendary, world-renowned name. Proud recipient of the 2017 Forbes Best Employer Award; the CAA/AAA Four Diamond hotel award for 17 consecutive years, Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence (COE) for five consecutive years and Hall of Fame member; and is 4-Green Key certified from the world recognized Green Key Eco-Rating program for its outstanding environmental efforts. Winner of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for eight consecutive years for its gourmet steakhouse, Neros. Voted “Best Hotel” for 16 consecutive years by Casino Player Magazine. Since 2011, the Colosseum has been ranked in the Top 25 in Canada for Theatre Venues in Canada by Pollstar®.
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