September 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 South Carolina.
Congratulations to this year’s winners! Write ups are conducted on the top winner in each category.
1st Garver
Little Rock, Arkansas (Local Office: Greenville)
1,363 Employees
Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned firm providing engineering, planning, and environmental services across sectors such as aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water, and wastewater. The company also offers surveying, advisory services, and construction engineering and inspection. With over 1,300 employees and a place in the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms, Garver is known for its people-first culture and innovative, client-focused service. It is consistently recognized by the Zweig Group as one of the best firms to work for.
In 2024, 97.8% of Garver employees earned their Wellness insurance premium discount, matching the rate achieved in 2023. Unlike previous years, Garver did not conduct in-house health screenings in 2024, instead encouraging employees and their spouses to engage with their primary care physicians for screenings. Additionally, average enrollment increased by 11% on a rolling 12-month basis.
Garver’s in-house Wellness Program, established over a decade ago, supports employees in pursuing personalized health goals through direct interaction with the Wellness Team. Over three years beginning in July 2021, 315 continuously enrolled members were identified as financially "at-risk" due to the potential for high healthcare costs. By June 2024, 91 of those individuals had moved to low-risk status—a 29% improvement—resulting in an estimated $625,000 in cost savings.
2nd U-Haul International
Phoenix, Arizona (Multiple Local Offices)
16,477 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 BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina
10,608 Employees
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, the only health insurance carrier owned and operated in South Carolina, has provided security to its members for over 75 years. The company offers the state’s largest provider networks, a wide range of health plans, discounts, added value services, and robust online tools. Additionally, it actively supports community and charitable initiatives throughout the state.
At BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, well-being encompasses physical health as well as connection and community. The Sports+ Program was established to provide employees, retirees, and their families with affordable access to local activities that promote movement and social engagement. For a small annual fee, members can participate in a variety of fitness-focused events—ranging from road races and cycling to bowling, hiking, and other outdoor adventures—and receive exclusive discounts. Many events include registration codes that waive entry fees, fully covered by the company.
Originally designed to increase fitness accessibility, Sports+ has grown into a social outlet, offering group activities such as bowling days, meetups, canoe trips, and guided hikes that strengthen relationships and foster camaraderie. In 2024, the program welcomed 419 members with 899 total participations. By just five months into 2025, Sports+ had already surpassed previous engagement with 439 active members and 392 event participations, demonstrating its growing value and impact.
4th Burns & McDonnell – Kansas City, Missouri (Local Office: Greenville) – 10,417 Employees
5th Movement Mortgage LLC – Fort Mill, South Carolina – 3,314 Employees
6th Bon Secours Mercy Health – Independence, Kentucky (Local Office: Greenville) – 42,371 Employees
7th CFI Westgate Resorts – Ocoee, Florida (Local Office: Myrtle Beach) – 7,048 Employees
8th CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc – Fairfax, Virginia (Local Office: North Charleston) – 15,168 Employees
9th Cooley Group – Pawtucket, Rhode Island (Local Office: Lancaster) – 179 Employees
10th Terracon – Olathe, Kansas (Local Office: Greenville, Columbia) – 6,710 Employees
11th Messer Construction Co. – Cincinnati, Ohio (Local Office: Greenville) – 1,475 Employees
12th Horry County Government – Conway, South Carolina – 2,864 Employees
