The Start of a Legacy
Written by Anailis Diaz
Once an afterthought, workplace wellness and employee wellbeing have shot to the top of organizational priority lists.
Studies have shown employee wellness had a hand in reduced levels of burnout, better social wellbeing, higher levels of belonging, and an increased feeling of thriving. To take care of her employees, Royo has launched many programs during her time with MDCPS. She wanted to make a difference. As the director for one of the largest school boards in the United States, Rosa has made her programs fun and unique. Rosa focused on changing the Workers’ Compensation industry.
In the wake of COVID-19, The Great Resignation, Quiet Quitting, and the various other factors contributing to high employee stress levels and disengagement for employees, companies are finding that wellness programs have far-reaching benefits. Meet Rosa Royo, a true superior within the Workers’ Compensation Industry and a leader in setting the standard of what a wellness program should look like. The Director of Workers Compensation for Miami Dade County Public Schools, currently manages a $30 million program and has reduced lost time days from an average of 77,000 to approximately 25,000 lost time days per year. BLOOM MAGAZINE | 19
