HOSPITALS RECOGNIZED AS
FAMILY-FRIENDLY EMPLOYER
Top 100 Companies
WEST VOLUSIA, FLORIDA, August 8, 2006
FLORIDA HOSPITAL DeLand and FLORIDA
HOSPITAL Fish Memorial were named among
the 2006 Orlando Sentinel’s Top 100 Companies
for Working Families at the awards ceremony
held at the Rosen Plaza Hotel on Friday, August 4th.
“We are excited to be recognized among the 2006 Orlando Sentinel’s Top 100 Companies for Working Families. This designation symbolizes the belief we hold that our employees are our most valuable resource and that providing an ever-expanding array of benefits is important to attracting and retaining the best people. We understand that employees have a choice of where to work and we strive to provide the benefits and environment that add value to our employees’ work experience,” stated FLORIDA HOSPITAL West Volusia Division President Joe Johnson.
All companies with offices in Central Florida are eligible for this award. Companies submit an entry form that lists programs and policies based on core benefits, family-related benefits, work environment, communication, and training and planning. Responses from companies were calculated using a point-based system that ranked benefits as well as the importance and significance of programs and policies to diverse families.
Both FLORIDA HOSPITAL DeLand and FLORIDA HOSPITAL Fish Memorial offer a wide variety of benefits accompanied with a positive work environment and opportunities for growth and training.
FLORIDA HOSPITAL DeLand’s and FLORIDA HOSPITAL Fish Memorial's benefits plans go beyond a basic health plan and include:
• Employee referral program
• Flexible spending accounts
• Flu shots and vaccines
• Retirement plan with matching contribution
• Reimbursement for a wellness program and regular exercise
• Tuition reimbursement
• Cancer Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Prepaid Legal
In addition, the hospitals offer programs to assist employees during times of need such as financial assistance through the Foundation’s Angel Fund and an Employee assistance program.