One of the primary differences in this year’s application is the integration of health equity into the award criteria. The Business Group also integrated the legacy global and U.S. applications into one application, added new questions that reflect current best practices and the post-pandemic world, and increased the focus on mental health and employee experience.

• Local, national and global recognition as a company that values the health and well-being of its employees
• Brand recognition as an employer of choice
• Elevation of health and well-being internally with senior leaders and employees
• Individual benchmarking report
• Award to display in their workplace and recognition certificate
• Digital award seal to use for promotional and recruitment purposes
• Press release template
• Recognition at the awards ceremony during Business Group’s Annual Conference
• Discounted Annual Conference registration rate
• Listing on Business Group on Health website

Yes. Email bestemployers@businessgrouphealth.org to request the 2022 Best Employers Application Guide, which includes all application questions and guiding resources. There is no cost for Business Group members. Non-members will need to pay a $500 fee to access the Guide.

Both Business Group on Health members and non-member companies can apply. Non-member companies must meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Fortune 500 Company;
• Top 100 of Forbes America's Largest Private Companies; or
• A workforce with at least 5,000 employees.

There are no eligibility restrictions for Business Group on Health members.

There is no fee for Business Group on Health members. For non-members, there is a one-time $500 fee to access the application PDF and a $1,500 application fee to apply for Best Employers: Excellence in Health & Well-being. If you’re a non-member and interested in applying, please email bestemployers@businessgrouphealth.org for access.

All applications are due by 5 pm ET November 19, 2021. Employers are encouraged to start early to make sure you are adequately prepared to submit an award-winning application. Also, when applicants wait until the last minute to submit their application, increased traffic volumes can cause the online application system to slow down.

Members can request a forgotten password or create an account on our website. Non-members should email bestemployers@businsesgrouphealth.org for access.

The Business Group will allow one parent and one sub-unit/division to apply.

This year, there is one Best Employers application. Applicants must apply to the Best Employers: Excellence in Health & Well-being award to be considered for a Best Employers: Excellence in Global Health & Well-being award. Companies can be recognized with Best Employers: Excellence in Global Health & Well-being by either demonstrating a strategic global/company-wide approach to health and well-being and/or an exceptional regional approach(es).

Yes. Beyond recognition for a company’s overall health and well-being approach, Best Employers award winners will have the opportunity to be considered for additional recognition for exceptional accomplishments in the following areas:

Each application is reviewed by both peer health and well-being leaders at large employers and members of the Business Group on Health team. If you are interested in volunteering as a judge, please email bestemployers@businessgrouphealth.org.

No. All applications must be submitted electronically through the online system.

The contacts listed in the application will be notified on or about February 15, 2022.

The Best Employers awards ceremony will be held on Tuesday, April 19 during the Business Group’s Annual Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.

Email bestemployers@businessgrouphealth.org to obtain a previous year’s application.