June 30, 2025
At a time when workplace well-being is more vital than ever, the 2025 Healthiest Employers of Ohio awards shine a spotlight on organizations that are going above and beyond to support the physical, mental, and emotional health of their employees. From innovative benefits to comprehensive wellness programs, these companies are redefining what it means to care for their workforce.
This year’s rankings highlight the top performers across four size categories—from small and midsize employers to national enterprises with thousands of employees. While each winner’s strategy is uniquely tailored to its culture and workforce, all share a common commitment: building healthier, more engaged, and more resilient teams.
Each of these organizations showcases how thoughtful investment in employee well-being can drive meaningful outcomes—for both people and performance. Read on for full rankings and a deeper look at what makes these wellness champions stand out.
Write ups were conducted on the top 3 winners in each category.
15 to 149 Employees
1st Hamilton Caster
Hamilton, Ohio
105 Employees
Hamilton Caster, with a 118-year legacy, is committed to helping customers build superior products that move the country forward. Renowned for manufacturing some of the toughest casters and wheels in the industry, the company places a strong emphasis on cultivating lasting customer relationships. Its reputation for quality is driven by expert engineering, continuous improvement, and best-in-class customer service.
Hamilton Caster recently invested in a digital wellness platform, giving participants personalized access to health and wellbeing resources. The new system enables employees to track and submit required documentation and participate in company-wide challenges. The company’s comprehensive wellness strategy highlights all pillars of health throughout the year through challenges, onsite presentations, and offsite engagement opportunities. While most of the workforce remains onsite, some remote work options are available for administrative and office staff.
2nd City of Montgomery
Montgomery, Ohio
84 Employees
Montgomery is a vibrant, high-quality, family-oriented suburb of 10,800 located northeast of Cincinnati, Ohio, that embraces its future while valuing the traditions and history of its past. Founded in 1795, Montgomery was known for generations as a stopping point along the old “3-C” Highway (Cincinnati-Columbus-Cleveland).
The City of Montgomery’s most distinctive benefit is its long-standing partnership with TriHealth, combined with a highly engaged employee wellness committee. For nearly 20 years, TriHealth has supported the city’s wellness efforts by providing a dedicated coordinator who oversees programs such as onsite physicals, wellness challenges, EAP services, biometric screenings, and fitness classes. The wellness committee meets monthly with the coordinator to promote initiatives and respond to employee needs in real time. A standout example of this collaboration is a firefighter-led group workout held monthly at the station, aimed at encouraging lasting fitness habits. This strong partnership has fostered a culture of wellness that is deeply embedded in the city’s workplace.
The City of Montgomery takes a comprehensive approach to employee wellness by addressing all pillars of health. Physical health is supported through firefighter-led group workouts, wellness challenges, onsite physicals for the fire department, and biometric screenings for all employees. Mental health is a key focus, with initiatives such as employee assistance programs, mental health fairs, podcasts, and wellness notes. Financial wellness is promoted through upcoming information sessions with a local financial institution and resources available on the city’s wellness platform. Social well-being is encouraged through various charitable initiatives that benefit both city residents and employees.
3rd Springfield Township
Cincinnati, Ohio
135 Employees
Centrally located in Hamilton County just north of Cincinnati, we are home to 36,000 people and seven school districts. We are a welcoming community with service at our core.
The organization recently partnered with WHOOP to provide wearable health tracking bands to interested employees, with over 60 currently participating. This initiative supports education around physical activity, stress, and sleep, while also providing aggregate data to guide future wellness programming. What sets the wellness program apart is its broad range of topics and challenges, addressing not only physical health but also mental, emotional, financial, and psychological well-being. A key indicator of success over the past year has been the increased number of employee touchpoints across all wellness areas, achieved through diverse and consistent communication efforts.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization implemented several new policies and procedures to protect employee health and safety. These included allowing certain positions to telecommute, staggering in-office work schedules to reduce contact, and providing up to two weeks of paid administrative leave for employees experiencing symptoms or testing positive, without using their personal leave. Efforts were also made to minimize interactions with the general public. Some of these measures, such as telecommuting, reduced in-person meetings, and increased use of virtual platforms like Zoom, have proven beneficial and remain in place today.
4th Boost Engagement – Dayton, Ohio – 48 Employees
5th Miami Township – Miami Township, Ohio – 140 Employees
6th Solid Blend Technologies, Inc – Dayton, Ohio – 17 Employees
150 to 499 Employees
1st Phillips Edison & Company
Cincinnati, Ohio
303 Employees
Phillips Edison & Company, Inc. (PECO) is one of the nation’s largest owners and operators of grocery-anchored neighborhood shopping centers. Since its founding in 1991, PECO has delivered strong performance through a vertically integrated operating platform and a national portfolio of well-occupied centers. These centers feature a blend of national and regional retailers offering essential goods and services in high-performing markets across the United States. PECO is committed to creating exceptional omnichannel shopping experiences and enhancing communities—one shopping center at a time.
With a workforce that is 54% female, Phillips Edison & Company has made a strategic effort in recent years to enhance its investment in women’s health and well-being. Most notably, the company launched the fully company-funded "PECO StrongHer Together" program, designed to support female associates and their partners across all stages of life. This multi-faceted initiative includes resources for family planning, fertility and adoption stipends, bereavement leave for pregnancy loss, maternity and parental support, and 24/7 access to newborn care guidance. Additional offerings include a women’s networking and development group (PECONow), caregiving concierge services, and menopause support through personalized coaching. The program reflects PECO’s ongoing commitment to helping women thrive both personally and professionally.
2nd City of Lebanon, Ohio
Lebanon, Ohio
177 Employees
The City of Lebanon, located in Warren County, Ohio, is a full-service municipality founded in 1802. With a population of approximately 21,500, the city offers a high quality of life and a broad range of services, including police, fire, parks, streets, water, sewer, and electric. As the city continues to grow, it employs 177 full-time and around 15 part-time staff. Given the region's low unemployment rate of around 3%, employee recruitment and retention remain key priorities for the city’s management team.
The City has long supported employee health through biometric screenings, free fitness classes, and chronic condition education. However, recent data showed that while chronic condition rates were not worsening, they were no longer improving. In response, the City introduced a more targeted approach focused on five metabolic risk factors identified through biometric screenings. Employees with three or more elevated risk factors are now required to complete three coaching sessions with a health and wellness professional to qualify for the Employee Wellness discount. These sessions, aimed at helping employees develop sustainable lifestyle changes, are free and can be completed during work hours. Family members are also eligible to participate at no cost. This expanded coaching initiative reflects the City's commitment to reducing chronic conditions and improving overall quality of life for its workforce.
In the community, employees are encouraged to volunteer through incentive programs and participate in fundraising events such as a chili cook-off. Community engagement is further highlighted by inviting local nonprofits to employee events and recognizing outstanding service through an annual Community Service Award.
3rd McGohan Brabender
Dayton, Ohio
277 Employees
McGohan Brabender specializes in innovative, collaborative employee benefits management, offering strategic solutions to help employers navigate rising healthcare costs while improving employee health outcomes. By combining forward-thinking strategies with deep expertise, the firm delivers cost-effective, tailored benefits solutions. With a strong presence in Dayton, Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland, Indianapolis, and Ft. Mitchell, McGohan Brabender leverages its regional footprint to drive innovation and reshape the future of employee benefits. The team is united by a mission to create meaningful change, promote healthier workplaces, and help organizations succeed in a dynamic workforce landscape.
McGohan Brabender has introduced a distinctive and impactful mental health initiative by training mental health allies in each office to complement its robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides six visits per issue annually. These allies offer accessible, peer-level support, reinforcing a culture of openness and mental wellness in the workplace. Over the past year, the organization has expanded its virtual bi-weekly counseling sessions to include an on-site option at its largest location in Dayton, with plans to assess future expansion based on data collected. Notably, the company’s EAP utilization rate stands at 48%, far exceeding the industry average of 3–5%, highlighting the effectiveness of its mental health programs in supporting employee well-being.
4th CASTO – Columbus, Ohio – 335 Employees
5th ms consultants, inc. – Columbus, Ohio – 372 Employees
6th Cincinnati Reds – Cincinnati, Ohio – 411 Employees
7th The Dupps Company – Germantown, Ohio – 280 Employees
8th Rhinestahl Corporation – Mason, Ohio – 159 Employees
9th THE UROLOGY GROUP – Norwood, Ohio – 380 Employees
500 to 1,499 Employees
1st Wright-Patt Credit Union
Beavercreek, Ohio
1384 Employees
With Member Center locations across Southwest and Central Ohio, access to over 40,000 low- or no-fee ATMs, and thousands of Shared Branching locations nationwide, this financial institution serves as the trusted banking partner for more than 500,000 members. While offering all the services of a traditional bank, it stands out through its commitment to making banking easy and supporting members in achieving their financial goals. For businesses, it provides comprehensive financial services—from deposit and loan products to retirement planning—designed to support both operations and employees. For individuals, the focus is on helping members save more and borrow smarter through a wide range of financial products and personalized service.
The addition of Lyra Health to Wright-Patt Credit Union’s wellness programs has been a standout enhancement over the past year. This benefit offers confidential emotional and mental health care to partner-employees, their legal spouses, and dependent children up to age 26, providing eight free care sessions per individual annually. Lyra’s flexible options include live video, messaging, or in-person sessions, with an average wait time of just one day for the first appointment. The platform’s real-time reporting enables the credit union to better understand and respond to the emotional well-being needs of its population. Integration with the health plan allows continued care beyond the free sessions through in-network coverage. In 2024, 23% of partner-employees engaged with Lyra—8% above industry averages—with high provider retention and 89% showing improvement or recovery after eight sessions or fewer.
2nd NK Parts Industries Inc.
Sidney, Ohio
814 Employees
NK Parts Industries Inc. is a global supply chain and logistics management company with facilities in North America and Asia, headquartered in Sidney, Ohio. Renowned for its efficiency, reliability, and security, the company is recognized worldwide for delivering high-quality supply chain management services.
The company is one of the few in its area to offer a free onsite health clinic with a dispensary, providing associates with access to free medications. The clinic supports several condition management programs focused on preventing and managing metabolic syndrome, heart disease, diabetes, and weight-related conditions, including offering free weight loss medications to associates and their families. With an 85% utilization rate among the workforce, the company regularly reviews clinic data and insurance claims in partnership with UnitedHealthcare to assess program effectiveness and track disease outcomes. This approach reflects a strong commitment to supporting the health and well-being of associates and their families.
NK Parts promotes financial wellness through automatic 401(k) enrollment with company match, financial education courses, HSA and FSA contributions, and access to financial experts via the EAP. Associates benefit from nutrition education and support at the onsite clinic, including one-on-one sessions with certified dietitians who help set and achieve healthy eating goals through personalized guidance and ongoing support.
3rd Xavier University
Cincinnati, Ohio
1000 Employees
Xavier University is a private Jesuit university in Cincinnati OH. Founded in 1831, it is the sixth-oldest Catholic and fourth-oldest Jesuit university in the United States. Xavier has an undergraduate enrollment of 5,145 students and a graduate enrollment of 1,506 students. The school’s system comprises the main campus in Cincinnati, OH as well as regional locations for the accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program in Columbus and Cleveland. Xavier University is primarily an undergraduate, liberal arts institution. It provides an education in the Jesuit tradition, which emphasizes learning through community service, interdisciplinary courses, and the engagement of faith, theology, philosophy, and ethics studies.
Xavier University recently responded to employee feedback by offering free Recreation Center memberships to all faculty, staff, and alumni, eliminating cost as a barrier to participation. As a result, faculty and staff memberships and engagement have more than doubled. This initiative aligns with the Jesuit value of *cura personalis*, or care for the whole person, and is part of Xavier Wellbeing’s commitment to fostering a healthy campus environment. The program supports individuals across eight dimensions of wellbeing: emotional, physical, spiritual, social, financial, community, intellectual, and purpose. Each dimension is designed to equip, support, and inspire individuals to reach their highest personal potential.
4th Altamira Technologies Corporation – McLean, Virginia – 509 Employees
5th Memorial Health – Marysville, Ohio – 625 Employees
6th Messer Construction Co. – Cincinnati, Ohio – 1475 Employees
7th Ashland University – Ashland, Ohio – 688 Employees
1,500 to 4,999 Employees
1st Sikich LLC
Naperville, Illinois (Local Office: Richfield)
1634 Employees
Sikich delivers a tailored blend of professional services designed to address the specific challenges and opportunities businesses face. With decades of experience as entrepreneurs, business owners, and industry innovators, the firm offers deep expertise and transformative insights to strengthen all aspects of a business.
In 2024, the organization introduced a standout benefit—the Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)—designed to support employees' personal well-being by reimbursing eligible wellness-related expenses. With an initial annual allowance of $120 per employee, the LSA covered a broad range of items and services such as fitness classes, groceries, gym memberships, and wellness apparel. The program saw strong engagement in its first year, with 64% participation and 94% of available funds utilized, primarily in fitness, nutrition, and wellness apparel. Due to its success and positive employee feedback, the allowance was increased to $150 for 2025. This initiative underscores the organization's commitment to holistic well-being and its focus on offering flexible, impactful benefits that align with employees' evolving wellness needs.
Sikich places flexibility at the heart of its workplace strategy, offering fully remote, hybrid, and in-office work arrangements to accommodate employee needs and roles. As of 2025, more than 89% of its U.S.-based workforce operates fully remotely—a model the company adopted even before the pandemic and continues to support with no mandatory return-to-office requirement. This approach has led to strong employee satisfaction, high productivity, and expanded access to top talent nationwide. Sikich supports both full-time and part-time employees, ensuring equitable access to core benefits such as telehealth, primary care, mental health services, and wellness programs at no additional cost. By prioritizing flexibility, a people-first culture, and continued investment in digital tools and employee support, Sikich fosters an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally.
2nd Montgomery County Human Resources
Dayton, Ohio
3968 Employees
Montgomery County government provides a wide range of essential services that impact nearly every aspect of residents' lives. These services include maintaining roads and bridges, managing sewer and water systems, protecting vulnerable adults and children, offering job training and employment connections, preparing communities for emergencies, delivering judicial services, and supporting all other functions of county government.
Montgomery County offers a comprehensive worksite wellness program designed to support the mind, body, and spirit of employees and their spouses, while promoting personal responsibility for health. The program includes a wide range of services such as disease management, in-person and virtual wellness coaching, onsite health screenings and vaccinations, health assessments, diabetes prevention initiatives, mobile mammography, and meditation. Participants also have access to a personalized wellness portal with mobile app functionality. The County provides a generous incentive package, awarding $1,380 annually to employees who complete the program, with an additional $600 available if their spouse participates. In 2024, the program saw strong engagement, with 2,612 biometric screenings conducted and 2,483 participants completing the wellness program and earning incentives.
Employees and their families benefit from discounted YMCA memberships, access to fitness and nutrition classes, and free enrollment for qualifying employees in a 10-week YMCA wellness program. Mental health is supported through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides six free counseling sessions per topic, per year, as well as training on topics like communication and burnout. Additional mental health resources include partnerships with ADAMHS, the Crisis Now hotline, and the Local Help Now app. Financial wellness is promoted through educational sessions with OPERS and deferred compensation providers, along with the YMCA’s free Fiscal Fitness program.
3rd Gilbane
Providence, Rhode Island (Local Office: Columbus)
3075 Employees
Gilbane is one of the largest privately held, family-owned firms in the construction and real estate development industry. Its entities offer a wide range of services, including construction, facilities management, real estate development, property management, and consulting. With a strong commitment to core values and a client-focused, team-based approach, Gilbane delivers meaningful value and positive impacts to communities worldwide.
Gilbane’s most distinctive employee benefit is its partnership with Spring Health, an enhanced mental health and work-life support program. Through Spring Health, employees and their dependents receive access to diverse care providers, eight free therapy sessions, eight free coaching sessions annually, work-life balance resources, teen counseling, and a neurodiversity hub. The program also includes monthly webinars and small group sessions. Gilbane has exceeded Spring Health's utilization benchmarks, with enrollment rising from 6.8% to 10.4%, an 83.5% assessment completion rate, and nearly half of enrolled members actively receiving care. These results reflect strong engagement and continued growth in the program’s impact across the organization.
4th Alkermes, Inc. – Waltham, Massachusetts (Local Office: Wilmington) – 1738 Employees
5th Battelle – Columbus, Ohio – 3600 Employees
5,000+ Employees
1st City of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio
5322 Employees
The City of Cincinnati is a municipality comprising 20 departments, including essential services such as Fire, Police, Recreation, Parks, Sewer District, Water Works, Public Services, Health, and various administrative departments.
The organization partners with a specialized pharmacy vendor to deliver high-quality prescription drug benefits using comparative effectiveness research (CER). This approach evaluates clinical outcomes, safety, and cost to prioritize medications that offer the best therapeutic value. CER helps structure evidence-based formularies, reduce trial-and-error prescribing, and manage healthcare costs. Additionally, access to genetic testing supports personalized medicine by identifying the most effective and safest medications for individuals based on their genetic makeup, improving treatment outcomes and adherence.
The City promotes a culture of wellness by integrating supportive policies, resources, and programs that address all pillars of well-being for employees and members. A strong sense of community is built through collaboration, community outreach, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The City encourages volunteerism and social engagement to enhance interpersonal relationships and workplace morale. The City also supports mental well-being through its Public Employee Assistance Program (PEAP), offering counseling and mental health awareness initiatives. Efforts to reduce stigma, encourage work-life balance, and provide stress management resources foster a supportive work environment.
2nd U-Haul International
Phoenix, Arizona (Multiple Local Offices)
16477 Employees
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.
3rd Astemo Americas, Inc.
Sunbury, Ohio
5901 Employees
Astemo Americas, Inc. manufactures and markets engine management, electric powertrain, and integrated vehicle controls for major automotive manufacturers worldwide.
Astemo Americas, Inc. offers a standout benefit: convenient, immediate access to care through telehealth, virtual assistants, wellness platforms, and the onsite Astemo Associates' Wellness Center. The company partners with several wellness vendors, including Hello Heart, Dave Ramsey Smart Dollar, Hinge Health, Live Actively, and Wondr, to support a range of health needs.
A notable success comes from Hello Heart, a digital coaching app focused on heart health. Among users with high blood pressure, 67% have experienced reductions in their blood pressure. Astemo also provides on-site and near-site medical clinics within walking distance of most U.S. plants, facilitating coordinated, continuous care and effective chronic disease management. Each year, all associates and dependents are encouraged to receive a complimentary annual health assessment and physical.
4th CBIZ – Cleveland, Ohio – 10396 Employees
5th Burns & McDonnell – Kansas City, Missouri (Local Office: Columbus, Akron) – 10417 Employees
6th Premier Health – Dayton, Ohio – 13640 Employees
7th Franklin County Cooperative – Columbus, Ohio – 6513 Employees
8th Trilogy Health Services – Louisville, Kentucky (Local Offices: Harrison, Union Township) – 14105 Employees
9th TriHealth – Cincinnati, Ohio – 9922 Employees
10th Bon Secours Mercy Health – Independence, Kentucky (Local Office: Multiple Local Offices) – 42371 Employees
11th CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc (Local Office: Cleveland) – Fairfax, Virginia – 15168 Employees
12th Cincinnati Public Schools – Cincinnati, Ohio – 5700 Employees
13th Terracon – Olathe, Kansas (Local Office: Cincinnati) – 6710 Employees
14th Total Quality Logistics – Cincinnati, Ohio – 9000 Employees
