Holland Hospital Picked as a National Best & Brightest Workplace

Mon, Dec 12, 2011

HOLLAND – Dec. 12, 2011 - Holland Hospital is being recognized as a national Best and Brightest Companies To Work For.TM

For the first time in its history, the National Association for Business Resources has chosen Best and Brightest award winning organizations at the national level, and Holland Hospital is included in the inaugural group of 87 award recipients.  The Hospital has also been recognized locally as a West Michigan Best and Brightest organization for nine consecutive years.

“Nationally recognized award recipients keep innovative human resource initiatives at the forefront of their company culture and make it a priority to consider their workforce as an essential aspect in their company success. Our Association is proud to recognize and honor these winning companies for this fine achievement,” said Jennifer Kluge, NABR president.

The 2011 winning companies were assessed by an independent research firm which reviewed a number of key measures relative to other nationally recognized winners. They include Communication, Community Initiatives, Compensation and Benefits, Diversity and Multiculturalism, Employee Education and Development, Employee Engagement and Commitment, Recognition and Retention, Recruitment and Selection, Small Business and Work-Life Balance.

“We take great pride in having a superior workforce that delivers nationally acclaimed quality care and service,” said Chuck Kohlruss, Vice President of Human Relations and Operations at Holland Hospital.  “The ability to recruit and retain such a workforce requires a strong and supportive work environment and culture.  We have made that a top priority for the organization.”

With more than 10 years of experience conducting Best and Brightest Company competitions, the National Association for Business Resources (NABR) have identified numerous best HR practices and provided benchmarking for companies that continue to be leaders in employment standards.

Holland Hospital serves the health care needs of the greater Holland area and surrounding communities throughout Ottawa and Allegan counties.  The Hospital has received national recognition as a top-performing hospital, and has been listed for six consecutive years as one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals by Thomson Reuters.

For more information about Holland Hospital, please visit the hospital’s web site: hollandhospital.org

# # # 

Holland Hospital . . . nationally recognized for quality patient care.