Abacus Planning Group Receives Best Practice Honor at the First American Psychological Association National Awards Program

The American Psychological Association (APA) presented Abacus Planning Group a Best Practices Honor for an innovative program or policy that contributes to a psychologically healthy work environment. “It is important to note that there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to creating a psychologically healthy workplace,” says Russ Newman, PhD, JD, executive director for professional practice at APA. “Success is based, in part, on addressing the challenges unique to a particular organization and tailoring programs and policies to the needs of its employees.” Abacus Planning Group, a fee only financial planning and investment counsel firm, received the award for its company sabbatical policy that underscores the firm’s commitment to a balanced work-life culture and provides an avenue to help employees flourish both personally and professionally.

Click here to read the article appearing in American Psychological Association’s “Psychologically Healthy Workplace Awards and Best Practices Honors 2006” highlighting Abacus’ sabbatical policy.

Cheryl Holland (left) accepts The Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award, on behalf of Abacus Planning Group. Joining her are Barbara Griffin (second from right) and Arianna Derrick.