Kokomo (March 11, 2009) – St.Joseph Hospital is the only Kokomo employer named one of the 2009 Best Places to Work in Indiana by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce in the large-sized company category consisting of 250 or more employees.
The awards program was created in 2006 and is a project of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, Biz Voice, Inside Indiana Business, the Indiana Youth Institute, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation and Best Companies Group.
The statewide survey and awards program was designed to identify, recognize and honor the best places of employment in Indiana, benefiting the state’s economy, its workforce and businesses. Only 70 Indiana companies have received the designation of "Best Place to Work in Indiana" by creating a strong workplace culture in which employees feel valued. The award is in its fourth year and this is the third consecutive designation St.Joseph Hospital has received.
The program honors the top companies in the state, as determined through employer reports and comprehensive employee surveys. Winners were selected from two categories: small-to medium-sized companies between 25 and 249 employees, and large-sized companies consisting of 250 or more employees.
To be considered for participation, companies had to fulfill the following eligibility requirements:
- Have at least 25 employees in Indiana
- Be a for-profit or not-for-profit business or government entity
- Be a publicly or privately held business
- Have a facility in the state of Indiana
- Must be in business a minimum of one year
"We are extremely proud to receive this honor for a third year. As a result of our associates' input and thoughts, we have continuously strived to improve our working environment to make it one of the best places to practice healthcare," said Kathy Young, MS, FACHE, president, St.Joseph Hospital. "Our associates care about not only each other, but our patients and their families. Each day they live out our mission and values to make this the best place to work. It is because of them we continue to receive this award."
The final rankings of the top Indiana companies will be announced at the Best Places to Work awards dinner on May 5 at the Indiana Roof Ballroom downtown Indianapolis.
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St.Joseph Hospital is dedicated to spiritually-centered, holistic care, which sustains and improves the health of individuals and communities. St.Joseph Hospital is a member of St.Vincent Health, one of the largest healthcare systems in Indiana, and is a member of Ascension Health, the largest Catholic healthcare system in the country. The ageless mission of St.Joseph Hospital is to minister to the minds, bodies and spirits of those in need, regardless of religion.
