For the sixth time in a row, BKS Bank has been awarded the seal of approval for Corporate Health Promotion (CHP) by the Austrian Health Insurance Fund (ÖGK).

From left to right: Matthias Knopper, representative of the Federal Ministry of Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection; Bettina Kugi, Sabine Ogris, Werner Laure, Marion Dovjak of BKS Bank; Georg Steiner, Chairman of the Carinthian Regional Office Committee of the Austrian Health Insurance Fund ©APA-Fotoservice/Karlheinz Fessl

"A healthy and motivating work environment is a given for us and a central component of our corporate culture. We are delighted that our commitment has been recognized with the BGF seal of approval for the sixth time, and it encourages us to continue consistently down this path," emphasizes CEO Nikolaus Juhász. Werner Laure, Head of Human Resources at BKS Bank, adds: "The award confirms the sustainable implementation of health-promoting measures. At the same time, it is an incentive for us to continue with this topic."

Maintaining and promoting health is a central theme at BKS and is consciously promoted by management. The flagship project is the annual health project "Healthy Through the Bank," which is being conducted for the 20th time this year. Around 5,000 employees have already participated. In addition to the annual health project, there are numerous other offerings, such as vaccination campaigns, blood donation drives, and lectures on health-related topics. BKS Bank thus provides its employees with easy access to medical services, thereby specifically strengthening employees' personal responsibility for their physical and mental health.

About the BGF seal of quality

The coveted seal of quality is awarded by the Austrian Health Insurance Fund (ÖGK) and is valid for three years. Currently, 568 Austrian companies hold the seal of quality. In Carinthia, 29 companies received the award at the end of March. The Austrian Network for Workplace Health Promotion has been in existence for 25 years and is once again achieving record numbers this year. The BGF seal of quality currently reaches 718,973 employees in 2,429 companies of various sizes and in various industries throughout Austria.