SOMC Named Second Among Best Employers in Ohio
SOMC Named Second Among Best Employers in Ohio
Southern Ohio Medical Center has been ranked second among the Best Employers in Ohio for 2009, making an appearance on the list for the fourth consecutive year. Pictured are SOMC Emergency Department staff members (l to r) Jeanne Turpin, Tracy Scott, Jason Ross and Dr. Jason Cheatham.
July 24, 2009 » The Society for Human Resource Management, Ohio State Council and Best Companies Group recently announced that Southern Ohio Medical Center has been ranked second among the Best Employers in Ohio.
“This is quite an honor for our organization and further proves that SOMC houses some of the best employees in the nation,” SOMC CEO Randy Arnett said. “The selection is based largely on the survey of our own employees and their view of our organization and says a lot about us as a quality employer and a great place to work.”
The survey and awards program was designed to identify, recognize and honor the Best Employers in Ohio, benefiting the state’s economy, its workforce and businesses. The distinction is given based on an evaluation of various attributes including hiring processes, celebration in the workplace, caring among team members and communication.
“We are very proud of the family atmosphere here at SOMC, which resonates in our relationships with one another and with our patients,” Vicki Noel, vice president of SOMC Human Resources, said.
“This recognition, along with our Magnet Designation, VPP Star Status and FORTUNE Best Places to Work distinction, not only emanates pride to our community through employees, but also strengthens our recruitment and retention efforts.”
The 2009 Best Employers list is made up of 20 companies split into two categories: 10 small/medium-sized companies (15-249 employees) and 10 large-sized companies (250 and more employees). SOMC has been named among other large companies and is on the list for the fourth consecutive year.
To be considered for participation, companies had to fulfill eligibility requirements which include being a for-profit, not-for-profit business or government entity; being a publicly or privately held business; having a facility in Ohio; having at least 25 employees in Ohio; and being in business for a minimum of one year.
Companies then were required to enter a two-part survey process to determine the Best Employers list.
The first section of the survey evaluated each nominated company’s workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems and demographics; the second measured employee experience and satisfaction. The combined scores determined the top companies and the final ranking, which was managed by the Best Companies Group with assistance from ModernThink LLC.
For more information on the Best Employers in Ohio program, please visit www.bestemployersoh.com.
