Pensacola, FL — Covenant Hospice was recently named one of Florida’s Best Companies To Work For. One-hundred companies were recognized in small, medium and large company categories. Covenant Hospice ranked 27th in the large company category, the only company in Northwest Florida named in this category.
The rankings – the third annual statewide Best Companies list – appear in the August issue of Florida Trend and on FloridaTrend.com. The Best Companies To Work For in Florida program was created by Florida Trend and Best Companies Group and endorsed by the HR Florida State Council.
“We are truly honored and humbledby this designation, as it highlights the passion and commitment of our staff and volunteers, coupled with the emphasis our leaders place on doing worthwhile work and making a difference,” said Dale O. Knee, Covenant Hospice President & CEO. “Whether caring for patients directly or serving in administrative roles to support the caregivers, our employees strive to provide excellence in compassionate care to our patients, their loved ones, and the community.”
To be considered for participation, companies or government entities had to employ at least 15 workers in Florida and be at least a year old. Companies that chose to participate in the Best Companies To Work For in Florida process underwent a two-part survey process. The first part consisted of evaluating each company's workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems and demographics. The second part consisted of an employee survey to measure employee satisfaction.
The combined scores determined the top companies and the final ranking. Best Companies Group managed the overall registration, survey and analysis process and determined the final rankings. Companies were not required to pay a participation fee to go through the online assessment process. For a complete list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in Florida, go to www.FloridaTrend.com/BestCompanies.
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