Frankfort, KY (April 25, 2008) - For the second year in a row, Frankfort Regional Medical Center was chosen as the best hospital to work for in Kentucky by the Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management (KYSHRM) state council and the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. The hospital was selected as the second-best company overall among large-sized companies (250 employees or greater), up one spot from third last year.
'Being selected as the top hospital to work for is a very prestigious honor for our staff,' said Chip Peal, Chief Executive Officer. 'Just as patients have a choice about where they receive their care, our employees have a choice about where they work. This recognition validates our hospital as an employer of choice.'
National studies have indicated that employee satisfaction directly impacts patient satisfaction. 'At Frankfort Regional, we feel that creating a great place to work equates to providing great patient care for the communities we serve,' said Peal. 'There are many other great places to work, and we feel honored that we were selected as the number one hospital. It's even more special that we were selected for the second year in a row.'
Best Companies Group surveyed all applicants and revealed the list of top 50 winners at a dinner and awards ceremony on April 17 at the Lexington Convention Center. The Best Places to Work in Kentucky initiative brings a local angle similar to the Fortune magazine's list announcing the '100 Best Companies to Work for in America.'
Winners were selected from two categories ' small/medium companies with 25 to 249 employees and large companies with 250 or more employees. The selection process is based on an assessment of the company's employee policies and procedures and the results of an internal employee survey. Best Companies Group manages this process, with the research and list selection conducted by ModernThink LLC. The survey feedback that all participating companies receive will enable them to develop plans and implement steps necessary to create a great workplace and continue to improve the performance of their businesses.
Further details about the Best Places to Work in Kentucky initiative can be found online at www.bestplacestoworkky.com.