The Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association (MIIA), Manchester by-the-Sea’s insurance provider, presented the town with a FY2024 Health and Wellness Award for Excellence in Diversity of Programming. The award recognized the town’s outstanding commitment to workplace wellness through strong leadership support, creativity, innovation, and the efforts of an active wellness committee.
It was presented at Connect 351 during MIIA’s Annual Business Meeting last month in Boston. The meeting was a high-profile affair with notable keynote speakers that included Mass. Gov. Maura Healey, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, US Rep. Ed Markey, and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll.
MIIA’s wellness team recognized Jennifer Yaskell, tax collector, and Cheryl Marshall, director of Parks and Recreation, for their leadership in developing customized workplace wellness programming in partnership with MIIA. Yaskell, Marshall, and the town’s wellness committee implemented programs driven by employee and manager input – leading to high participation rates across all town departments.
“Staff really benefit and enjoy the array of programming MIIA offers its member communities, commented Town Administrator Greg Federspiel. “We allow staff to attend the informative wellness programs during the workday given the boost to morale and wellness they provide.”
Manchester-by-the-Sea regularly participates in MIIA’s Well Aware workshops, which provide practical guidance for town employees and their families to live healthier, more vibrant lives. The workshops focus on areas such as fitness, sleep, injury prevention, and mindfulness.
Stanley Corcoran, Executive Vice President of MIIA, commended Manchester-by-the-Sea for setting an example by prioritizing employee health and wellness. “Supporting employee wellness directly impacts productivity, morale, workplace engagement, and overall quality of life,” he said. “Manchester-by-the-Sea’s commitment to fostering a culture of wellness benefits their workforce and also serves as an inspiring model for other communities striving to support their teams and build a healthier workplace.”
The MIIA is the non-profit insurance arm of the Massachusetts Municipal Association insuring more than 400 cities, towns, and other public entities in the state.
