SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 22, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the second year, Salt Lake Tribune named CHG Healthcare as one of the Top Workplaces in Utah. The list is based on the results of an employee feedback survey, which measures several aspects of workplace culture, including alignment, execution, and connection.
"We know the success of our business is directly tied to the strength of our culture," says Scott Beck, CEO of CHG Healthcare. "Our people make CHG a great place to work through their commitment to our core values. They are dedicated to making a difference every day — not only to each other and the medical providers we place, but in our communities as well."
CHG's core values and people-centric culture foster a supportive and caring environment where employees feel free to be themselves and are passionate about the work they do.
Here are five reasons employees love working at CHG:
1. Volunteer Time Off
Each employee receives eight hours of paid time off to volunteer in the community. In 2015, CHG employees performed 4,000 hours of service.
2. Free Onsite Health Clinics
Employees and their families receive free healthcare, including primary care services, health coaching, and disease management.
3. Employee Compassion Fund
Funded by employees, for employees, the compassion fund provides tax-free financial grants to help employees facing financial hardships.
4. Awarding-Winning Training Programs
From new employees to company veterans, CHG offers a wide-range of learning and development opportunities to help employees remain competitive in their roles and enhance their personal growth.
5. Employee Appreciation Week
CHG devotes an entire week to thank employees for all they do for the company. The week is full of fun activities, including breakfast served by leaders, massages, carnival games, and raffles.
Check out all the fun CHG employees had during this year's Employee Appreciation Week: ow.ly/E8kv306qz5T.
CHG employs more than 2,300 people in eight offices across the country, including Utah, Florida, North Carolina, Connecticut, Michigan, and Oklahoma. The healthcare staffing company ranked No. 18 on Fortune magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For list.
Learn more about CHG Healthcare's people-centric culture at chgpulse.com.
About CHG Healthcare Services
Founded in 1979, CHG Healthcare is a leader in healthcare staffing and the nation's largest provider of locum tenens services. Through its trusted brands — CompHealth, Weatherby Healthcare, RNnetwork, Foundation Medical Staffing, and Global Medical Staffing — the company provides temporary and permanent placement of physicians, allied health professionals and nurses to healthcare facilities across America. CHG prides itself on having a values-driven culture that focuses on Putting People First. The company is known for its award-winning culture and benefits and has been named one of Fortune magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" each of the past seven years. To learn more about CHG, visit www.chghealthcare.com.
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