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Kroger Awarded 2024 Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health

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The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) has been awarded the 2024 Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health by Mental Health America (MHA) for the third consecutive year. This program recognizes employers who prioritize mental health in the workplace. Kroger's commitment to associate mental health and well-being was highlighted in four key areas, earning a 100% in wellness programs. The retailer offers various resources and benefits to support mental health, including the Well-Being Assistant and virtual counseling sessions.

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  • Kroger received the 2024 Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health, showcasing its dedication to creating mentally healthy workplaces.

  • The company earned a 100% rating in the wellness programs category for its offerings, programs, and perks supporting associates' mental health.

  • Kroger provides resources like the Well-Being Assistant and free virtual counseling sessions to promote a positive workplace culture and support employee well-being.

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For the third consecutive year, retailer recognized for commitment to mental health

CINCINNATI, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), today announced it has been awarded the 2024 Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health receiving an upgraded rating from previous years. The Bell Seal program from Mental Health America (MHA) is a first-of-its-kind workplace certification that recognizes employers who strive to create mentally healthy workplaces for their associates.

"The Bell Seal certification recognizes Kroger's unwavering dedication to the well-being of our associates and earning a Platinum distinction reflects our ongoing efforts to support associates holistically," said Tim Massa, senior vice president and chief people officer. "For associates to truly thrive, they need to feel comfortable being their authentic selves every day. We want Kroger to be a place where our associates can be who they are, find purpose and discover a career."

MHA evaluated Kroger's policies and practices in four focus areas: Workplace culture, benefits, compliance and wellness programs. Kroger's status as a Platinum Bell Seal-certified organization demonstrates its ongoing commitment to associate mental health and well-being.

Kroger earned a 100 percent in the wellness programs category for its offerings, programs and perks to support associates' mental health and promote a positive workplace culture. Offerings were evaluated in addition to the mental health services included in the retailer's health benefits, wellness initiatives and paid time off. Additional resources include the Well-Being Assistant powered by Magellan Health that is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and free BetterHelp virtual counseling sessions.

Founded in 1909, MHA is the nation's leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the overall mental health of all. MHA has spent decades researching mental health in the workplace, and in 2019, MHA introduced the Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health to recognize companies and organizations that understand the value of addressing mental health at work and implement policies and practices that support employee wellbeing.

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About Kroger
At The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), we are dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit™. We are, across our family of companies nearly half a million associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless digital shopping experience and retail food stores under a variety of banner names, serving America through food inspiration and uplift, and creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. To learn more about us, visit our newsroom and investor relations site.

 

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FAQ

<p>What is the 2024 Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health awarded to Kroger?</p>

The 2024 Platinum Bell Seal is an award from Mental Health America (MHA) recognizing Kroger's commitment to creating mentally healthy workplaces for associates.

<p>What did MHA evaluate Kroger on to grant the Platinum Bell Seal?</p>

MHA evaluated Kroger's policies and practices in workplace culture, benefits, compliance, and wellness programs to determine its commitment to associate mental health.

<p>What resources does Kroger offer for associate mental health?</p>

Kroger provides resources like the Well-Being Assistant powered by Magellan Health, free BetterHelp virtual counseling sessions, and mental health services included in health benefits and wellness initiatives.

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kroger, one of the world’s largest retailers, employs more than 339,000 associates who serve customers in 2,425 supermarkets and multi-department stores in 31 states under two dozen local banner names including kroger, city market, dillons, jay c, food 4 less, fred meyer, fry's, king soopers, qfc, ralphs and smith's. the company also operates 789 convenience stores, 337 fine jewelry stores, 1,109 supermarket fuel centers and 38 food processing plants in the u.s. kroger also operates over 80 “the little clinic” retail healthcare sites inside select kroger, king sooper and fry’s stores. recognized by forbes as the most generous company in america, kroger supports hunger relief, breast cancer awareness, the military and their families, and more than 30,000 schools and grassroots organizations in the communities it serves. kroger contributes food and funds equal to 160 million meals a year through more than 80 feeding america food bank partners. for more information please visit kroger.c