PEBA Partners is an award program that honors employers that demonstrate a dedication to promoting a physically, emotionally and financially healthier workplace. PEBA strives to recognize employers who are setting the bar for workplace well-being programs across the state. Each year, the application is sent to participating employer groups in May.
Overall winner | Aiken Technical College
Aiken Technical College recognizes its employees are its greatest asset. The College’s wellness program strives to create a supportive environment that prioritizes health, flexibility, mental health and work-life integration. The opportunities offered include a wide range of activities and sessions implementing comprehensive wellness initiatives that address critical aspects of employee well-being. This includes mental and emotional wellness, nutritional wellness, financial wellness and workplace belonging. The College encourages employees to participate in creating a culture that prioritizes health and well-being. It aspires to encourage all employees to make their personal wellness and health a top priority.
Higher education winner | Lander University
Lander University promotes to its faculty and staff PEBA Perks, including an annual worksite preventive screening, flu shot clinics and mammography screenings, as well as benefit fairs and retirement workshops. We also communicate topics through our benefits newsletter each month from PEBA’s Health Hub. We want to make sure our faculty and staff are aware of the viable resources available to them. Lander University’s goal is to provide a proactive approach for ensuring faculty and staff well-being and success.
Optional employer winner | Charleston County Government
Charleston County Government aims to generate a culture of authenticity, candor, vulnerability and cohesion to enhance workplace convening and collaboration. To support this goal, the County has expanded its mental health initiatives, shifting to a more proactive and preventive approach.
Charleston County Government has evolved its Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and training resources to be accessible both in-person and virtually for managers and supervisors. Additionally, the County is continuing to educate employees about the various mental health resources available through PEBA and its affiliated behavioral care partners that offer digital apps, telehealth and in-person appointments. These efforts accommodate the needs of a diverse and distributed workforce.
The objective is to increase awareness, communication and visibility about these programs to address the systemic and environmental contributors to employee stress, burnout and anxiety. Our well-being program aims to train two employees as experts in mental health first aid through National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). These trained individuals will then provide and conduct classes for our employees to increase awareness of mental health issues.
Public school district winner | Greenwood School District 50
Greenwood School District 50 has implemented programs focused on bringing wellness services on-site to our employees, knowing how hard it is to step away from the workplace. From vaccination clinics, mammograms, health screenings and an Employee Assistance Program, our goal is to keep our employees healthy and happy.
State agency winner | S.C. Department of Revenue
The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) places a strong emphasis on creating a positive and thriving work environment through a combination of wellness events, promoting numerous employee benefit programs and supporting various initiatives throughout the year that contribute to physical, emotional and financial health. The focus on work-life balance, flexible workspaces and access to resources for personal and professional growth showcases their dedication to employees. Overall, SCDOR's approach reflects a thoughtful and proactive approach for ensuring employee well-being and success.