WellStar Named Company that Cares

WellStar Health System was recently inducted into the 2013 Center for Companies That Care’s 11th annual Honor Roll. This is the sixth straight year that WellStar has made this list.

The Honor Roll, a national list recognizing employers for outstanding workplace practices and active community involvement, includes privately-held and publicly traded organizations -as well as not-for-profit employers from around the country and represents several industries. Each has outstanding workplace practices and active community involvement.

“WellStar continuously strives to be an employer of choice here in metro-Atlanta,” said David Anderson, WellStar’s executive vice president and chief human resources officer. “Having awards and recognitions from organizations like the Center for Companies That Care demonstrates to all that we value our team members and thus allows us to hire and retain the best available employees.”

"These employers are among the best in the nation," said Marci Koblenz, Center for Companies That Care's co-founder and president. "They are engaged with their employees and communities. They are strengthening individuals and families within and outside of their workplaces with such practices as open communication, career development, volunteerism, and health assessments.  Their leaders are evaluated on how they lead others as well as the business results they achieve. These organizations have consistently proven how values-driven practices can lead to success. They deserve to be emulated."

Honor Roll organizations are selected for their demonstration of all 10 characteristics of a socially responsible employer by seasoned business professionals. Two key components of the selection process are a written application and employee survey results.

Center for Companies That Care is a national, 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization dedicated to ensuring social sustainability by engaging employers in improving the lives of employees, families and communities. For more about Center for Companies That Care, the Honor Roll, or its other activities, visit www.companies-that-care.org or call 312-661-1010.