Froehling Anderson Wins Worksite Wellness Award

For immediate release

June 8, 2010

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Froehling Anderson, a leading CPA firm, today announced that the company has received the Gold Wellness by Design Worksite Award, the highest level recognized by Hennipen County. The award will be presented at an awards breakfast on Thursday, June 17, from 7:45 – 10:30 a.m. at the Earle Brown Heritage Center (external link) in Brooklyn Center.

Froehling Anderson won the gold award based on numerous wellness achievements:

  • Establishing a wellness mission statement.
  • Bringing in a massage therapist twice during busy season.
  • Forming a wellness committee with a budget.
  • Conducting health risk assessments.
  • Providing access to a blood-pressure machine, scale, fresh apples and health reminders on the bulletin board.
  • Distributing wellness bags and supplying healthy food options during busy season.
  • Offering Wii and other physical activities to get people up and out of their desks for a break.
  • Facilitating a weight loss challenge during busy season.

“Froehling Anderson is committed to providing a healthy work environment and is extremely proud of the award.” said Laurie Simonson, Director of Operations.

The Wellness by Design Award honors organizations in Hennipen County that promote safe and healthy lifestyles. The award recognizes structured, innovative and effective approaches that influence healthy behaviors. Award winners serve as models for other businesses involved in improving quality of life within their organizations. There are three categories of the award: Gold, Silver and Bronze.

Froehling Anderson is a leading CPA firm providing business consulting, tax, audit and accounting services to closely held businesses. Since 1946, Froehling Anderson has provided financial solutions with objectivity and integrity. The office of thirty-five professionals in located in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. Additional information can be found at www.fa-cpa.com.