Overview
- While all Gold Standard employers provide exemplary benefits and have created cultures of health and well-being, organizations that exceed the baseline Gold Standard requirements will be considered for the "Distinction" designation.
- Introduced in 2021
- For employers with operations in the US
There are no membership costs or fees associated with becoming a Gold Standard organization.
Requirements
- Complete online Gold Standard Application
- Exceed requirements of the Five Pillars
- Meet all baseline requirements
- For requirements that can be met in a variety of ways - demonstrate comprehensive, inclusive and robust benefits, innovative programs and policies
- Meet requirements specifically required for Distinction
- Provide supporting documents
- Tobacco & Vape Free Workplace Policy
- Preparer's Certification
- CEO Affirmation
Application Overview
- Multi-user access to the application facilitates organization collaboration
- Helpful resources are available within the application
- Resources can be filtered by Pillar, category and source
- A variety of print options available
- Detailed application instructions available here
Application Review and Approval
- Applications for accreditation are accepted throughout the year and are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
- The Accreditation Review Board will consider the organization's size, industry and unique culture when evaluating the application.
- After confirming the organization satisfies the core tenets of the Gold Standard, the Accreditation Review Board evaluates the breadth of health and well-being offerings reflected in the application and then makes a recommendation for Distinction to CEO Roundtable on Cancer leadership.
- Upon approval, a notification letter will be sent to your Chief Executive Officer from the Chairman of the CEO Roundtable on Cancer.
Go for the Gold!
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