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Acxiom Corp.
Workplace Wellness Award
Work-and-life balance is an important part of health, and a Conway-based company is putting that balance at the forefront for the health of its employees.
The Acxiom Corp., which is headquartered in Conway and has a campus in Little Rock, was named as the inaugural recipient of the Work- place Wellness Award at the 2017 North Metro Healthcare Awards, presented by the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce.
The Workplace Wellness Award is presented to an organization that has created and invest- ed in a comprehensive wellness program for its employees, thereby transforming the culture of health at the company.
“We’re honored to be recognized by Con- way’s chamber of commerce at its inaugural North Metro Healthcare Awards, said Kirsten Mollo, vice president of Acxiom Total Rewards. “Meaningful benefits and wellness programs are a priority for us in encouraging our associates to enjoy a healthy and balanced lifestyle. We share this award with all of our associates and teams who worked together to design and implement wellness programs that meet our people where they are in life.”
Acxiom was nominated for the award by Elise Neef, an associate of the company, for Acxiom’s commitment to its employees’ physical, mental and financial health.
Acxiom has free wellness centers at its campuses in Conway, Little Rock and Downers Grove, Illinois. The company also has on-site fitness classes such as aerobics, yoga, Cross Fit and Insanity. For associates who don’t have ac- cess to an on-site gym, Acxiom will reimburse the employee 50 percent for a gym membership up to $100 a month. Associates can also receive discounted gym memberships at local fitness centers.
Other health initiatives include free fruit and healthy drinks, a free fitness website and smartphone app resources, campus bicycles to ride between buildings, treadmill desks, on-site
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screenings for the community. Jackson said the program gives him an opportunity to connect with church members and other health care professionals.
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Smith said his family has been the biggest blessing in his life. His wife and two children spent long hours at his office and in hospitals so they could spend time with him while allowing him to
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award. On the nomination form, Garrett said he has been impressed with Murry’s compassionate character, as well as the progress Murry has made as a health care professional.
“Since our days at the University of Central Arkansas, Michael has always had a sincere pas- sion to care for people,” Garrett said. “Over the years, I have been able to watch him profession- ally grow from a registered nurse to now the lead clinical care coordinator. ... Michael is very much deserving of this prestigious honor.”
Murry married his college sweetheart, Nikeba
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Prior to his leadership at CHI St. Vincent, Troup was chief operation officer and site ad- ministrator at Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne, Florida. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration from Texas A&M University in College Station and a Master of Science degree in health care admin- istration from Trinity University in San Antonio.
He is a fellow of the American College of
Acxiom employees play soccer on the company’s newly installed soccer field at its Conway cam- pus. Associates play every Wednesday in friendly exhibitions to break a sweat and have a little fun.
biometric screenings, flu shots, and paid incen- tives for health assessments.
Acxiom also has several programs designed to impact its employees’ financial wellness. The company’s Student Loan Genius program helps associates simplify and explore more than 70 repayment options that best suit their situations. Acxiom’s Military Leave Differential Program provides the difference in pay between the company’s military employees’ military pay and their Acxiom pay. This enables associates to take care of their military obligations without worry- ing about the financial impact to them or their families. Acxiom’s Retirewise Financial Planning Program is a workshop that is offered twice per year on topics such as financial awareness and planning for retirement.
The company also offers a number of benefits to help employees with their work/life balance, including enhanced paid parental-leave time. Volunteer Time Off provides associates with paid leaves of absence to volunteer for qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations up to 40 hours per cal- endar year. The program also provides $1-to-$1 gift matching for qualifying organizations. Acxiom also has a Compassion Leave Program, which allows associates to donate up to 16 hours from their paid days off to benefit a fellow associate.
“This year, I look forward to expanding this partnership and coming up with new ways to increase our community participa- tion,” he said. Jackson also has something else to look forward to this year; he plans to marry the love of his life, Jane McFerran, this summer.
care for his patients, he added, and he now has five grandchildren. He said he plans to honor his childhood promise for as long as possible.
“God is the only one who knows how long he wants me to practice, but as long as he gives me the ability to continue, I will fulfill my promise to him,” Smith said.
Davis Murry, and the couple reside in Mayflower. He is an active member of First Baptist Church Main Street in North Little Rock. He also serves his community as first vice regional director of the Southwestern Region of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., a member of the UCA Alumni Association’s Black Alumni Chapter and a youth league football coach.
Among Murry’s many philanthropic activities, he said he is most proud of his work with Broth- ers United, an Arkansas Department of Health initiative that works to reduce infant mortality in the African-American community by providing information about breastfeeding, safe sleep and the prevention of SIDS to expectant fathers.
Healthcare Executives and has a Six Sigma Green Belt. He and his wife of 24 years, Melissa, have four sons.
“Conway Regional has always had a loyal staff,” he said. “If I’ve done anything, it has been to instill a sense of energy and passion in pursuit of their God-ordained calling. We’ve invested a great deal of time and effort in en- gaging our staff on making Conway Regional a great place to receive care and practice med- icine. I view my role as one of servant leader in that regard.”