St.Joseph Hospital Named 2009 Best Places to Work in Indiana
Ranked 5th
Kokomo (May 7, 2009) – St.Joseph Hospital has been ranked as the 5th Best Place to Work in Indiana for 2009 by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce in the large-sized company category consisting of 250 or more employees. In addition, St.Joseph is the highest ranking hospital on the list and the only healthcare employer in Kokomo to receive the award.
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.
“We were competing with some pretty amazing companies and it is an honor to achieve the ranking of 5th Best Place to Work in Indiana,” said Kathy Young, MS, FACHE, president, St.Joseph Hospital. “The ranking truly belongs to our associates because they are the ones that make St.Joseph special. They take pride in being the best and they consistently go above and beyond to create an exceptional experience for our patients and each other.”
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.
The actual rankings of the top Indiana companies were announced at the Best
Places to Work awards dinner on May 5 at the Indiana Roof Ballroom downtown Indianapolis. Winners will also be recognized in a special section of the Indiana Chamber’s bimonthly BizVoice® magazine and on Inside Indiana Business with Gerry Dick.
St.Joseph Hospital Named 2009 Best Places to Work in Indiana
Third Consecutive Year
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.
