October 29, 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 Kentucky.
Congratulations to this year’s winners! Write-ups are conducted on the top winner overall.
25 to 499 Employees
1st Commonwealth Credit Union
Frankfort, Kentucky
383 Employees
Commonwealth Credit Union, founded on April 2, 1951, began with 122 shareholders, $2,700 in assets, and one volunteer. By 1976, the credit union employed six people and served nearly 6,000 members. Since then, its assets have expanded from $2.8 million to more than $2.5 billion. Today, Commonwealth Credit Union operates 17 branches across Central Kentucky and the Louisville Metro Area.
Commonwealth Credit Union offers free healthy snacks in all branch and department break rooms as part of a Wellness Committee initiative to promote better nutrition and show appreciation for employees. A new addition to this program is the Ripple Ambassador, a team member who delivers snacks and positivity, helping to “start the ripple that changes our communities.”
The credit union is fully committed to addressing the Five Pillars of Wellbeing, using Gallup’s Wellbeing at Work as a framework for leadership training. The Wellness Committee supports this commitment through weekly communications on physical and mental health topics and monthly fitness challenges that are inclusive for all employees. The organization has also introduced wellbeing-focused podcasts.
Each year, Commonwealth Credit Union updates its benefits package based on team feedback and industry trends. Recent enhancements include flexible scheduling options, such as a four-day workweek, and expanded remote work eligibility to support work-life balance. Culture Champions within each department lead monthly team-building activities and provide additional snacks to boost morale.
2nd Strategic Communications LLC – Louisville, Kentucky – 88 Employees
3rd Insuramax – Louisville, Kentucky – 35 Employees
500 to 9,999 Employees
1st Louisville Metro Government
Louisville, Kentucky
5,381 Employees
Louisville Metro Government (LMG) serves the City of Louisville, Kentucky, the largest city in the state, located along the Ohio River on the Kentucky–Indiana border. LMG is the city’s 13th largest employer. Its mission is to act as a catalyst for creating a world-class city that offers safe and vibrant neighborhoods, quality jobs, a strong education and innovation system, and an overall high quality of life for all residents.
Louisville Metro Government (LMG) demonstrates a strong commitment to employee wellness through comprehensive programs addressing physical, mental, and social well-being. Its Campaign to End Gender-Based Violence provides up to seven days of paid leave per year for Metro Government employees affected by domestic violence, gun violence, or other crimes, either for themselves or a household member. This confidential benefit, supported by the Mayor and LMG leadership, has been utilized by 30 employees and can be used for therapy, medical care, or legal support.
In 2024, LMG enhanced healthcare delivery at its onsite wellness center by implementing the Epic electronic medical record system, which allows for coordinated care and reduces treatment gaps. Patients complete a social determinants of health questionnaire before visits, and through MyChart, they can access records, view lab results, and communicate with providers to support shared decision-making. Visits cost only $5, with many generic medications included, resulting in significant pharmacy savings—7,042 medications were dispensed on-site in 2024, cutting costs by 46%. Staff also monitor external prescription costs to ensure affordability.
Mental health support is provided through the LifeSolutions program, offering five free counseling sessions per year to employees and their families. The program was rebranded from “Employee Assistance Program” to reduce stigma and increase engagement. High-risk departments receive weekly on-site counseling. Social and community wellness is promoted through events like “Walk with the Dietitians,” a guided downtown walk that combines physical activity and networking; in October 2024, over 50 employees participated, and the event now continues annually with a $50 participation incentive.
2nd Higginbotham – Fort Worth, Texas – 3,696 Employees
3rd Astemo Americas, Inc. – Sunbury, Ohio – 5,901 Employees
4th Terracon – Olathe, Kansas – 6,710 Employees
5th Messer Construction Co. – Cincinnati, Ohio – 1,475 Employees
6th St. Elizabeth Healthcare – Edgewood, Kentucky – 8,771 Employees
10,000+ Employees
1st U-Haul International
Phoenix, Arizona (Multiple Local Offices)
16,477 Employees
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Since 1945, U-Haul has been the No. 1 choice of do-it-yourself movers, with a network of more than 23,000 locations across all 50 states and 10 Canadian provinces. U-Haul Truck Share 24/7 offers secure access to U-Haul trucks every hour of every day through the customer dispatch option on their smartphones and our proprietary Live Verify technology. Our customers' patronage has enabled the U-Haul fleet to grow to approximately 186,000 trucks, 128,000 trailers, and 46,000 towing devices. U-Haul is the third largest self-storage operator in North America and offers 876,000 rentable storage units and 75.1 million square feet of self-storage space at owned and managed facilities. U-Haul is the largest retailer of propane in the U.S., and continues to be the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket industry. U-Haul has been recognized repeatedly as a leading “Best for Vets” employer and was recently named one of the 15 Healthiest Workplaces in America.
U-Haul offers a unique and transformative benefit through its partnership with Virta, a clinically proven program that helps reverse Type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes, and supports significant weight loss. This science-based nutritional therapy, combined with advanced telehealth, enables Team Members to lower A1c levels, reduce or eliminate insulin use, and achieve sustainable health improvements without the risks or side effects of medications or surgery.
The program emphasizes long-term lifestyle changes, leading to lasting outcomes. Team Members have shared powerful testimonials, including relief from chronic pain and prevention of limb loss. Over the past year, participation in Virta has increased by 22.7%, and chronic condition care gaps have improved by 13.7%. Through Virta, U-Haul is empowering its workforce to live healthier, more fulfilling lives while reducing dependence on medication and healthcare costs.
2nd Trilogy Health Services – Louisville, Kentucky – 14,105 Employees
3rd Bon Secours Mercy Health – Independence, Kentucky – 42,371 Employees
4th CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc – Fairfax, Virginia – 15,168 Employees
