Mather LifeWays
Evanston, Ill.

Mather LifeWays' commitment to serving older adults is equaled only by its commitment to attracting and retaining nearly 500 valued employees, proving that taking extraordinary care of employees translates into extraordinary service for residents and consumers.

In addition to generous benefits valued at an additional 32 percent of annual compensation, other progressive employee programs align with Mather LifeWays' "Ways to Age Well" mission. Examples include monthly health newsletters and assessment surveys; wellness challenges and incentives; pedometers to encourage physical activity; complimentary flu shots; wellness coaching for employees and their families; an online tool for caregivers; financial fitness seminars; and a newly developed work/life balance toolkit. Staff may also request reimbursement of up to $100 per year for non-degree courses, such as music lessons, yoga or foreign language classes. At Mather LifeWays, the Culture Team reinforces the Mather experience, and the Fun Squad promotes enthusiasm and pride. The average tenure of a Mather employee is 5.4 years, and it isn't unusual to celebrate 20- or 25-year anniversaries.

Known for its LEAP national workforce development initiatives, Mather LifeWays also offers the PREPARE training program to equip senior living and long-term care professionals around the country to handle disasters.