Alight Inc. Celebrated as a Leader in Mental Wellbeing in the Workplace

On April 16, 2025, Alight, Inc. (NYSE: ALIT), a prominent provider of cloud-based human capital and technology-enabled services, proudly announced its designation as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Mental Wellbeing by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. This distinguished accolade is the result of a comprehensive evaluation that includes publicly available data, interviews with HR professionals, and extensive confidential surveys conducted among employees of U.S. companies.

Xan Daniels, Vice President of Global Inclusion and Diversity at Alight, expressed the company’s ethos regarding mental health in the workplace. “Alight’s recognition as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Wellbeing in 2025 underscores our commitment to fostering a workplace culture that prioritizes a comprehensive wellbeing approach across mind, body, wallet, and life,” said Daniels. This statement reflects not only the company’s policies and programs but also the supportive culture cultivated by its employees.

Alight has implemented several initiatives aimed at enhancing employee mental health. Among these is the "Mindful Mondays" program, which features guided meditation sessions designed to alleviate stress and promote mindfulness. Furthermore, Alight leverages its partner network to offer personalized wellbeing solutions that address common workplace challenges such as stress, burnout, and employee engagement.

The company also emphasizes mentorship and mutual support through formal mentorship programs and Care Circles, which enable employees to connect and support one another. This is complemented by the establishment of colleague-led communities (CLCs), which serve as employee resource groups focused on cultural awareness, professional development, and networking. These CLCs are pivotal in fostering a culture of mental health and wellbeing by:

Alight's commitment to mental health extends beyond the workplace. As a presenting sponsor for the National Alliance on Mental Illness of New York City’s (NAMI-NYC) Mental Health Collaborative, the company actively supports initiatives that promote mental health awareness among employers. Additionally, Alight is a member of NAMI's StigmaFree Workplace initiative, which seeks to create supportive environments for mental health within organizations.

Moreover, Alight sponsors the Mental Health Association of Greater Chicago's 6x6 Breakfast Series, which addresses the various challenges faced by youth today, and supports mental health initiatives in the Chicago region. The company also backs Loyola University Chicago’s Health Equity Quest, an annual initiative aimed at tackling pressing health equity challenges.

Jennifer H. Cunningham, Editor-in-Chief at Newsweek, remarked on the evolving expectations in the modern workplace regarding employee wellbeing. “As conversations about mental health become more prominent, companies across the U.S. are taking steps to create environments where employees feel supported, valued, and empowered to bring their best selves to work,” she noted. The recognition from Newsweek serves to highlight the efforts of companies like Alight in fostering mentally healthy workplaces.

In addition to its recent accolade, Alight has also been recognized as one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® in 2024 by Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine, further solidifying its reputation as an employer dedicated to enhancing employee wellbeing.

Alight Solutions is a leading provider of cloud-based human capital technology and services, serving many of the world’s largest organizations and over 35 million individuals and their dependents. By administering employee benefits, Alight helps clients build a healthy and financially secure workforce while unifying the benefits ecosystem across health, wealth, wellbeing, absence management, and navigation. Its Alight Worklife® platform empowers employers with personalized benefits management and data-driven insights, ultimately leading to improved employee wellbeing, engagement, and productivity. For further information on Alight's benefits offerings, visit alight.com.