July 30, 2025
Healthiest Employers® was started in 2009 as a way to celebrate companies that are putting their people first by investing in the health of their employees. In partnership with Springbuk, we are pleased to announce the 2025 Healthiest Employers of Greater Albany.
Congratulations to this year’s winners! Write ups are conducted on the top winner in each category.
50 to 499 Employees
1st Precision Valve & Automation, Inc (PVA)
Halfmoon, New York
194 Employees
PVA is a global leader in high-quality dispensing and conformal coating systems, known for delivering customizable, turnkey solutions that enhance manufacturing efficiency. By engineering robust, repeatable processes, PVA helps customers reduce waste, increase throughput, and lower production costs. Headquartered in Upstate New York with regional locations across North America, Europe, and Asia, PVA supports all systems with a 24-hour global service network.
PVA offers a comprehensive and unique employee wellness program, with its standout feature being a fully equipped onsite clinic. Staffed by two full-time Nurse Practitioners and a Physical Therapist, the clinic provides free services to employees and their families without billing insurance. Telemedicine access allows employees to consult with nurses via text, and additional amenities include biweekly chair massages and weekly on-site haircuts, eliminating the need to use paid time off for personal care.
Financial well-being is supported through access to a no-cost financial advisor located within the company’s building complex, as well as semi-annual 401(k) education sessions led by an unaffiliated bank. Employees also have access to FSA and DCAP programs for pre-tax savings on medical and childcare expenses.
To support social wellness, new employees are paired with mentors during their first 90 days. PVA also fosters community through subsidized bowling and golf leagues and hosts an annual fall fest featuring live music from the company’s house band, barbecue, and a cornhole tournament.
2nd MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C. – Clifton Park, New York – 155 Employees
3rd Center for Internet Security – East Greenbush, New York – 480 Employees
4th Repeat Business Systems – Albany, New York – 100 Employees
5th Hudson River Community Credit Union – Corinth, New York – 73 Employees
500 to 3,999 Employees
1st Gilbane
Providence, Rhode Island (Local Office: Albany)
3,075 Employees
Gilbane is one of the largest privately held, family-owned firms in construction and real estate development, offering global services in construction, facilities management, real estate development, property management, and consulting. The company emphasizes core values, expertise, and a client-focused approach to create value and positive community impact.
Gilbane’s most distinctive benefit is its partnership with Spring Health, which provides comprehensive mental health and work-life support to employees and their dependents. The program includes eight free therapy and coaching sessions annually, access to diverse providers, webinars, small group sessions, teen counseling, and a neurodiversity hub. Gilbane’s engagement with Spring Health exceeds industry benchmarks, with enrollment rising from 6.8% to 10.4% and nearly half of enrolled members actively receiving care.
Gilbane promotes social well-being through employee resource groups, including Well-being Champions who organize monthly virtual and in-person events. Additionally, the annual Community Service Challenge encourages employees to engage in volunteer activities such as park clean-ups, clothing drives, and meal packing, fostering a sense of community both inside and outside the workplace.
2nd Ocean State Job Lot – North Kingstown, Rhode Island (Local Office: Schenectady) – 3,009 Employees
3rd MVP Health Care – Schenectady, New York – 1,634 Employees
4th CDPHP – Latham, New York – 1,307 Employees
4,000+ Employees
1st GlobalFoundries
Malta, New York
4,612 Employees
GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading manufacturer of advanced semiconductors, producing complex, high-performance chips that power billions of electronic devices across nearly every industry and aspect of daily life.
GlobalFoundries offers RethinkCare as a unique and valuable benefit supporting the holistic well-being of employees and their families. This free resource provides a wide range of tools focused on emotional resilience, work-life balance, career development, and support for neurodiverse individuals and families. RethinkCare includes access to webinars, consultations, and educational materials on topics such as parenting, teen resilience, emotional intelligence, and neuro-inclusivity in the workplace. By addressing both personal and professional well-being, RethinkCare helps employees thrive at work and at home.
GlobalFoundries' well-being program takes a comprehensive approach, addressing multiple pillars of employee wellness including physical, emotional, mental, career, financial, social, and community well-being. The company offers on-site medical clinics for both work-related and personal health concerns, flu shots, and shift-accessible wellness resources. Employees and their families also have access to free virtual physical therapy through Hinge Health.
Career development is supported through mentorship programs and tuition reimbursement, while financial wellness is addressed through targeted resources. Employees also benefit from an on-site gym, gym reimbursement, and activity challenges. Social and community well-being are fostered through a variety of Employee Resource Groups and a robust volunteer program. Caregiver resources and ongoing wellness communications help ensure that employees are informed and supported in all areas of well-being.
2nd CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc – Fairfax, Virginia (Local Office: Albany) – 15,168 Employees
3rd Terracon – Olathe, Kansas (Local Office: Albany) – 6,710 Employees
