By: Alicia Wilson–Michigan Wellness Council Board Member, and NWI Staff
Consumers Credit Union based in Kalamazoo, Michigan knows that wellness isn’t “one size fits all” so they provide a bit of something for everyone and that is why they have 85% participation in their wellness plan.
Their program focuses on physical, emotional, financial, occupational, and social wellness. They offer discounts on gym memberships and fitness classes, a walking trail on their campus, and a championship softball team made up of their staff. They offer free annual biometric screening so employees and their spouses will “know their numbers” to better understand their health. In addition, they run multiple wellness challenges throughout the year and only offer healthy food options on site.
Emotional wellness is important to this company and their managers are trained to provide and recognize proper work/life integration. Financial wellness is also a focus. They offer budgeting, investment classes, tools, and seminars to help their employees with future planning. Social wellness includes team bonding every quarter, including kayaking, bowling, cookouts, and more.
Consumers Credit Union was named a 2019 West Michigan Elite Best and Brightest Company to Work For, considered elite for their efforts in the area of employee benefits and compensation. Winners of the award are chosen based on results from an independent research firm, detecting businesses’ commitment to employees’ health and well-being.
Located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Consumers Credit Union is a financial institution offering a full range of services, and is considered a leader in digital banking technology, mortgages, and business lending.
Alicia Wilson is involved in several successful businesses and programs. She is the Senior Vice President of Best and Brightest Programs. She has 15 years of leadership experience managing, budgeting, and handling contract negotiations with an emphasis on increasing profitability. Previous experience includes government constituent work and non-profit direction with an emphasis on philanthropy.
