KALAMAZOO, Mich., Jan. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Bronson Healthcare Group has again been named to FORTUNE magazine's list of the "100 Best Companies to Work For," the nation's most prestigious workplace honor. This is the second year Bronson has received such recognition from FORTUNE.
In September 2004, Bronson was also named, for the second straight year, as one of Working Mother magazine's "100 Best Companies for Working Mothers."
"This is an exceptional honor for us and for Kalamazoo," said Frank J. Sardone, Bronson President and CEO. "Being named an employer of choice nationally has a very positive impact locally. Bronson is attracting more qualified employees to the area each year, as well as retaining, at nearly 4000, what is already Kalamazoo's second largest workforce. We are very committed to making this community a better place to live and work and to sharing our results with others."
Since first achieving these national workplace honors last year, Bronson has been called upon by companies in Michigan and across the country to teach about workforce development and how to become better employers. The office of the Governor has also called upon Bronson to participate in a state forum focusing on opportunities to improve Michigan's economy and quality of life by stimulating great workplaces.
According to Susan Ulshafer, Bronson's Senior Vice President for Human Resources and Organizational Development, "FORTUNE's ranking is the best possible validation of the quality of our workplace, because it benchmarks our performance against that of the best companies in the country. The selection process is also heavily weighted on survey data provided directly by our employees to FORTUNE. This process ensures all applications are verified and that the organizations selected actually 'walk the talk.' Knowing that Bronson's staff is so overwhelmingly positive and proud to work here is not only rewarding to Bronson as an employer, but also to our patients, who benefit daily from the positive impact this has on patient care."
Bronson is ranked number 36 on the FORTUNE list. It is one of just seven healthcare-related organizations on this year's list, and it is one of just five Michigan companies to be named.
A complete list of rankings and accompanying stories will appear in FORTUNE's January 24, 2005, issue, available at newsstands on January 17.
Bronson Healthcare Group is a not-for-profit tertiary healthcare system serving southwest Michigan. The organization's vision is to be a national leader in healthcare quality. Bronson Healthcare Group includes Bronson Methodist Hospital, Bronson Vicksburg Hospital, Bronson Medical Group, Bronson Home Health Care, Bronson Staffing Service, Bronson Lifestyle Improvement & Research Center, Bronson Advanced Radiology Services, IBA Health Plans and the Bronson Health Foundation.
Bronson Healthcare GroupCONTACT: Kaye Bennett of Bronson Healthcare Group, +1-269-341-8747
Web site: http://www.bronsonhealth.com/